Admits treatment of Pinckney was insulting, but further negotiations with France were possible without harming the Nations image due to the European nation's long history of humiliating policy.
Trade policy with England should be used as outline for treaty with France.
War Office forwards draught of inboard work of Algerine frigate; rooms are fully laid off. Give master joiner necessary information relative to stations. Draught of officer's berths forthcoming. Mr Francis has sent vessel laden with rigging and stores to Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Having made a request for a statement of all materials and stores purchased on account of the frigate building at Boston, Secretary of War McHenry reprimands naval agent Henry Jackson for non compliance. He notes that when public servants neglect to carry out their orders, every part of the business suffers. Closes by stating he wishes to enforce a speedy compliance to every clause of instructions given.
The Quartermaster General has appointed Hodgdon his agent in Philadelphia. Enclosed is a list of the articles wanted for the sloop "Detroit" that should be forwarded to Detroit as soon as possible.
Document, discusses whether or not the United States should send another minister to France, after the ill treatment Mr. Pinckney received from the Directorate.
A letter from the chiefs and warriors of the Cherokees to the President of the United States (written down by three interpreters). Four Nations seek protection from Z. Cox and his followers from settling on the land given to the Indians.
General return of stores enclosed. Mentioned the labor that was invested in its production and asked that Hodgdon forward it to the Secretary of War. Hamilton and Martin arrived with Indian goods and cavalry equipment which will be forwarded to Fort Washington.
The sum of $646.36 has been paid to Capt. Michael Kalteisen for the pay of himself and the troops under his command. Enclosed is the receipt of John Habersham for the sum of $3,952 for the pay of the troops in Georgia.
Cavalry equipment and Indian goods to be transported to Fort Washington by Van Rensselaer. Informed McHenry that Wilkinson ordered blankets to be sent forward to Detroit and discharged artificiers employed at Presque Isle and Le Boeuf.
Vowed to find Polhemus and get Craig's money. Mentioned package addressed to Col. Sargent contained a delicate thermometer and hoped it would reach Craig safely.
Advises Jackson that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain William Eaton of the 4th U. S. Regiment at Springfield for his pay and the pay of his waiter.
