McHenry discusses the process by which the surveyors will run the lines on the lands northwest of the Ohio River according to the treaty negotiated by General Wayne in August 1795.
Lt. Bissell is ordered to take command of all the recruits at Middletown--except a sergeant, two musicians, and Miller's waiter--and proceed by water carriage to West Point on the Hudson River in New York. Upon arrival, Bissell is to report to the War Office where the contractor will furnish the necessary supply of provisions and transportation.
Ames reports that he needs a thousand gunstocks but they should be inspected prior to being shipped. He already has a number of stocks that are knotty and so shakey that they are spoiled for use. Part of the iron sent from Philadelphia was unfit for use so at the rate it is being used, there will soon be a need for more. The iron purchased from Mr. Rockwell at $8 per hundred is all good.
According to instructions, Wolcott has written to the Surveyor General to determine the proper location for Indian relocation under the treaty with General Wayne of 3 August 1795. The Surveyor General will instruct General Wilkinson when and where to escort the Indians.
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Requests that Butler send in his "accounts of a long standing"
Notification that his "account current" has been examined and that the balance due to him will be paid to him by Samuel Lewis, clerk in the War Office. Notifies Craig that the pay for the troops will be forwarded shortly.
Certification that $421.21 is due David Jones, late Chaplain in the service of the United States, being six months pay and subsistence allowed him by the Act of Congress of March 3, 1797.
Certification that that $820.34 is due Isaac Craig, being the balance of his accounts for payments to the troops on the upper part of the Ohio, and his compensation as paymaster, during 1796.
Articles of equipment for a troop of light dragoons should be forwarded to Major Craig at Pittsburgh with instructions for forwarding them to Fort Washington at the earliest opportunity.
Discusses use of sloop Detroit to transport troops. Encloses copy of Act of Congress continuing Quarter Master General. Discusses future contracts for provisions. Is directed to turn attention to repair of store houses along lakes.
Requests purchase of horses in Kentucky. Horses should be ready to assemble at Fort Washington on short notice. Outlines route for supplies sent to the Lakes. Orders route for troops to Tennessee. Suggests break in chain of posts, including the removal of stores from Greenville. Requests company.
