Governor Irwin reports on the disquietude felt by his citizens in consequence of the recent injuries from the Creek Indians. Neither the punishment of those responsible for the murder of Indians nor the invitation to attend a treaty has allayed their thirst for predatory operations.
Discusses unauthorized militia services, examination of Freeman's "account current," information required to ascertain the enlistment dates of certain soldiers, Captain Dickinson's accounts, and the accounts of Ensign McCall. Notification that that the Secretary of war has issued a warrant for the pay of the troops in Georgia and reminds Freeman that the "utmost dispatch" is required in the pay of the troops to comply with the directions of Congress
Simmons certifies that $189.81 is due Captain Richard Henry Greaton, being the balance of his recruiting expenses, pay, and subsistence through August 1796.
Simmons certifies that $36 is due Private John Ramsey of Captain Richard Greaton's Company in the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay from January through September 1796.
General Scott encloses a letter from six paymasters of the Kentucky mounted Volunteers in which they request compensation for the entire period of their service. Since the business has been expensive and troublesome, Scott recommends that McHenry continue their pay until the business is finished.
Notification to Stevens that he will receive funds that he is to transfer to Constant Freeman for the pay of the regular Army troops in Georgia under the command of Lt. Col. Henry Gaither. Notes that "great dispatch" is required in the pay of the troops in time. Cited in Stevens to Simmons, 11/21/1796.
Cover letter for an estimate from Constant Freeman for the pay and forage of the Army troops in Georgia under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Gaither. Requests that the money be placed in the Treasury
Hodgdon is asked to examine the account of Joseph Cranch and ascertain whether or not it is agreeable to the terms of his contract relative to his charge for cleaning French arms with sand.
Request to Jacob Sheaffe to send some pieces of live oak and plank, whether oak or pine, to Boston and to send some live oak or pine as selected by Josiah Fox, for the frigate to be constructed at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Discusses the means of selection, sorting and valuation of timbers.
