DUPLICATE:
account No. 12 enclosed with vouchers. Troops paid. Supplies so low that it was impossible for officers to supply themselves with provisions.
General Wilkerson has arrived on his way to Philadelphia and Captain John Heth is expected on his journey to the same city with a party including a number of Indian chiefs. Craig is required to equip this party with supplies and horses. Enclosed is a list of lots in the proposed town of Erie and adjoining lots purchased by Alexander Power. Power has offered them to George Balfour who has proposed to Craig and his friends that they join him in the purchase.
Enclosed muster roll. Martin deserted, his pay was used to pay two other soldiers for expenses related to travel to George Town and "the Federal City" in pursuit of Martin and other deserters (listed).
Suggests submitting an extract from Chapin's letter regarding movement to the British side of Niagara to Fenno's paper for inclusion, provided that the information is authentic
A copy of the roster of all U.S. Army officers, divided into categories of general officers, dragoons, artillerists & engineers, 4 regiments of infantry, and unattached surgeons' mates. Followed by a form & regulation sheet concerning rules for the recruiting service -- describing how men may be recruited, specifications for recruits, oath to be sworn, payment, etc.
Addresses complaints from American merchants on the illegal capture of vessels by Great Britain, in violation of the Jay Treaty. McHenry insists that the only solution right now is to have Congress make a loan to the victims of these British actions for reimbursement.
Graves requests that the $247.50 balance due him for his service as an assistant engineer at Norfolk harbor be paid to his supervisor, Edward Carrington.
Blanchard recommends his friend Mr. Newton for employment as an assistant to Mr. Harris in the public stores. He believes Newton is worthy in every respect, being a good Federalist from Connecticut. Blanchard would have continued to employ Newton himself had it not been for the 13-year-old apprentice he took on for a period of eight years.
Rickard acknowledges receipt of the public clothing, arms & accoutrements, and camp equipage contained in the enclosed invoice. They came to hand in good order.
