Reports summon of General Gibson to discuss Indian arrangements. Expresses concern about the French crossing borders. Ross recommends General John Gibson as the United States' representative for future work with the Indians and discusses France's ability to win over the Indians in the Northwest territory.
Although the law authorizes specific amounts for the compensation of clerks in the War Department for the year 1797, it is Wolcott's opinion that the Secretary of War may establish the pay of any of the clerks in his department. He maintains that it is incongruous that the Accountant should be allowed a clerk with a higher salary than any established for the Offices of the Register of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Revenue.
Hawkins discusses various matters concerning Efau Tustunnagau's nation, including a survey of boundary lines and Efau Tustunnagau's trip to see the U. S. President
Certification that $190.40 is due Josiah Fox, Navy Constructor of the frigate building at Norfolk in Virginia, being his compensation for January through March 1797.
Certification that $64 is due John Steele [Steel] Coxswain, and the men employed on board the public barge at Mud Island Fort, being his and their pay for March 1797.
Certification that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys, being his compensation as Constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia for January through March 1797.
Regarding sale of 129 pieces of white oak timber for frigate, Cheeseman given instructions to make an account of sale and sign a statement to the War Office so that account can be placed in Treasury.
Dr. Belleville certifies that John Howell has studied physic and surgery with him for four years with zeal and diligence and has conducted himself as a young man of honor and integrity. He has no doubt that Howell will practice with satisfaction to the public and credit to himself.
