Creek Indians injured by residents of Oconee, Hawkins provided monetary compensation in order to preserve peace, but civil magistrates doubt they can bring the offenders to justice.
Materials list of cannon balls and cost of hands, teams, and carriages for Cecil company. Joseph Elliott noted 23 July, 1801 that the last charge should not be admitted.
Expense of hands, teams, carriages, and 60 shot for improving 48 frigates and 21 forts. Elliott noted that the last charge for 60 shot should be the only admitted for reimbursement.
The committee asks McHenry to attend immediately to getting the fort at Whetstone Point [eventually "Fort McHenry"] into a state of readiness, as it currently offers no defense to the city, and no helpful British warships have been in the port recently, which might deter French raiders. Apparently this latter dependence on the British had been suggested by McHenry in a previous letter.
Certification that $1800 [?] has been drawn in favor of William Stolle [?], dated 03 July1798 at Cincinnati, on account of the pay of the Army for 1798.
Simmons informs Blackburn that the cadets under his charge have overdrawn their rations. Consequently, Simmons suspends their accounts until the designated amount is refunded.
Certification that $16.93 is due Samuel Parmele, late Ensign of the 3rd Regiment, being his pay from June 1 to June 21, 1798, the day the President approved that part of the sentence of the General Court Martial ordering said Ensign Parmele to be cashiered.
Announces preparation of frigate United States to go to sea under Barry's command. Encloses specific instructions. Fears actions of French and requests readiness for any enterprise, expressing confidence in skill and bravery. Establishes mode of communication with the use of flags near the Capes of Delaware.
Kindly urges Washington to accept the commission of Lieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the United States Army, in preparation for possible war against France. Desires to set up an opportunity to converse about the military situation.
Letter, extract of a letter from the Secretary at War that directs the Superintendant of Military Stores, Samuel Hodgdon, to make arms shipment to Rhode Island.
Mrs. Murray is concerned about her brother's books and whether they will reach him before he departs for the Mississippi territory. Apparently his books were not in the box with those of Doctor Barton. She also worries that the small sum from Doctor Barton will not reach her since she owes a large payment to her printer and her subscribers are surprisingly negligent.
