McHenry informs naval agent Jackson that that he has been informed by Consul General from the Republic of France Mr. La Combe, that an anchor purchased for frigate construction is claimed to be the property of France. To avoid any further dispute, McHenry requests that Jackson have the anchor delivered to the person it was purchased from.
According to the treaty, the Chickasaws want to know when the Spanish will evacuate the post and the post will be destroyed to prevent further occupation by US troops. A lawsuit against South Carolina regarding a tract of land confiscated by the state under pretext that the Indians who owned it had joined the British army during the Revolution. A claim against Cherokees holding three slaves belonging to a white settler.
Acknowledges receipt of "account current" for monies received from the Treasury. Recommends sending in "account for commissions." Cited in Stevens to Simmons, 01/06/1797.
McHenry's speech to the assembled chiefs, on behalf of the president. Tribes represented: Wiandots [Wyandots], Delawares, Shawanees [Shawnees], Ottawas, Chippewas, Putawatimies, Miamis, Eel River, Weeas, Kickapoos, Piankeshaws, and Kaskaskias. States that the president has considered the Indians' requests that some land sold in the treaty be remitted to them, as well as a formal marking of the boundary between Indian and white lands, and has concluded that any treaty ratified by Congress cannot now be changed. Asks that the Indians be understanding of this, and grants them presents & testimonials of his affection. Addresses the specific cases of a couple of white men living among the Indians; urges that no land be sold to them, as if word got out then whites would come pouring across the borders.
Measures have been taken to continue peaceful relationship with Indians. Land purchase orchestrated at Coleraine failed to result in land obtained from Creek Nation, however trading posts and military forts will be established under new treaty. Treaty b/w U.S. and Great Britain and U.S. and Spain were amicably reached and U.S. gained land on its western frontier. Arrangement with Dey of Algiers successful. Discussed importance of agriculture and manufacturing. Also address idea of standing army, regardless of peaceful state of affairs.
Simmons certifies that $424.71 is due Captain Staats Morris and the men under his command on their way to Baltimore, being his and their pay through November 1796.
By order of James Scheafe, Naval Agent, Quincy has delivered sundry timber to James Hackett, Constructor of the frigate building for service in the Mediterranean. Quincy has entered account information only in his books and asks Hodgdon to direct the form for keeping the accounts.The Naval Agent expects a vessel from Boston to receive the timber for the frigate building at that place.
Notification to Chester that he will receive money that he is to transfer to Captain Edward Miller at Middletown for the pay of Miller, Lt. Daniel Bissell, and the men under Miller's command. Cited in Chester to Simmons, 12/18/1796.
Notification to Kilty that he will receive money that he is to transfer to Lieutenant Joseph Guimpie at Whetstone Point for the pay of the men under Guimpie's command. Cited in Kilty to Simmons, 12/13/1796.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. His pay roll was examined and the money for the pay will be forwarded by John Kilty, federal supervisor at Baltimore
Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls for Frye's detachment. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York
