John Hambersham, Collector of Customs in Savannah, has been paid $13,000 for the pay and forage of the troops in Georgia up to 31 March 1797. The further sum of $385 has been paid to Capt. Nicoll for medical assistance from 15 October 1792 to 31 December 1795.
Status of magazine at old fort no longer appropriate for storage of powder. Advised the storage at Fort Fayette and notified McHenry he will attempt to sell the old magazine and its building materials.
Act gives president the power to order the construction and defense of ports and harbors at the expense of individual states. Land for fortifications to be ceded to the federal government.
Notifies Miller that his recruiting account has been examined and that on settlement of his accounts he owes money to the U.S. Cited in Miller to Simmons, 07/01/1797.
Lists the accounts for which money sent to Bruff is to be applied, including pay of Bruff's detachment, the forage of his detachment, and the recruiting service with explanation of the sums. Discusses Bruff's account. Cited in Bruff to Simmons, 07/26/1797. Cited in Simmons to Bruff, 07/28/1797.
Letter to Lt. Col. Butler concerning several companies of the 3rd Regiment. Tells him that Wilkinson has seen intimations of Indians stirring for hostilities in the Northwest, and is looking for reinforcement from Butler's command -- thus he has had boats prepared in Tennessee for the transport of the reinforcements. Asks Butler to send the troops only if he can do without them.
Forwards Wilkinson a copy of a letter to Lt. Col. Butler concerning several companies of the 3rd Regiment. The letter to Butler tells him that Wilkinson has seen intimations of Indians stirring for hostilities in the Northwest, and is looking for reinforcement from Butler's command -- thus he has had boats prepared in Tennessee for the transport of the reinforcements. Asks Butler to send the troops only if he can do without them.
McHenry comments on the mission of Capt. Isaac Guion to the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region, specifically to the Walnut Hills and Natchez. Commends Guion as a fine officer and expresses hope that he will not be hindered in his mission, as "the Spanish have no reason to fear."
Hillis intended to send along the accounts of W. Rickard via Lieut. Davidson, but urgent business has prevented it thus far. Intended to mail accounts by next post. Notes on the accounts and their regularity. The accounts will be sent via Col. Henley's waggons.
Reports experience with W. Adams. Writes about international affairs and diplomatic causes. Gives opinion on President and Vice President. Reports exchange with Col. Pickering.
Letter covering a bank bill for Captain Lyman's for which he is to provide receipts to Lieutenant Shoemaker and for which he is to account with the Army paymaster.
