Reports that all is going well with Indian talks. Promises to send a flag for their next feast. Apologizes for trouble of horse given by Colonel Butler, then taken away. Looks forward to seeing him at the next delivery of Indian supplies.
Reports a pleasant meeting with Double Head, Sechochee, and Colonel Butler. Expresses regret for not attending the last dance, but had too much business. The Indian goods have arrived and will keep their women and children warm. Asks them to stop their bad young men from stealing horses.
Refers to horses stolen prior to the previous treaty. Believes that the U.S. should pay for those horses one last time. Promises to write to the Secretary of State to make those arrangements. Requests that on the delivery of any stolen horse, a receipt be made, regulated by white agents, and that he be sent a full account. Requests information about William Brown of mixed race.
Bray transmits a statement of the public stores that have passed through his hands since October 20th 1797. Included are the vouchers for the articles furnished Captain Stockton's Company for which he has not received vouchers but which will be sent as soon as he receives them from headquarters at Elizabeth Town.
Encloses return of clothing for Capt. Elliott's company, stating that he will deal with the coats and vests and requesting that Hodgdon complete the rest. The clothing is needed immediately.
Aside from mourning the loss of his eldest son, Rice discusses a number of matters including his search for a site for winter quarters, his recruiting returns, the payment of the officers' bounty to the men they recruit, the importance of uniformity of discipline throughout the army, and several recommendations for lieutenancies.
A senior officer and veteran of the Revolutionary War resigns from service, citing the appointment of junior officers to command the militia as one of several reasons. Colonel Hall reflects on his memories of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
"I have lately received pressing applications from various quarters... for a supply of horsemen's tents. I can only renew the urgent requests which I have so frequently made to you...
Simmons informs Sheafe that the records necessary to settle his account were left in Philadelphia. As a result, settlement will be delayed until the Accountant's Office returns to Philadelphia.
Fever in Philadelphia causes the Accountant's Office to relocate to Trenton. This move occurs over August 24-7, 1799.
Simmons informs Stevens to expect payment from Nicholas Fish.
Encloses a list of promotions and appointments for the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry and requests - if approved by the President - to have the authority to announce to the respective candidates their appointments.
McHenry submits a list of proposed promotions and appointments in the Twelfth regiment of Infantry, for Adams' approval. Two lists follow, compiled separately and contingent on whether a certain officer has resigned; the lists account for 5 first lieutenants, 6-7 second lieutenants, 1 surgeon, and two surgeon's mates.
Major Craig makes Samuel Hodgdon aware of popular apprehension regarding Indian hostilities. Craig hopes the distribution of the Indian annuity will serve to pacify the Indians.
