Discussed iron work performed by blacksmith for gun carriages. Hodgdon anticipated guns to arrive shortly. Money advanced to J. Hamilton for transportation to prevent him from drawing on Craig.
William Simmons informs Capt. Preston that his receipt rolls are received. Simmons encourages Preston to take immediate action to settle outstanding balances.
Payment to troops stationed at Fort McHenry under command of Captain Staats Morris. Pay for Morris, Lieutenants Philip Landais, Samuel Dyson, surgeon James Scanlon, and non commissioned officers and privates.
Discusses the domestic situation in the U.S., where he says the opposition has been viciously opposing the government and possibly inciting insurrection or a foreign invasion.
Negotiations of Cherokee Treaty with the territory south of the Ohio recounted. Governor hoped treaty would be ratified soon due to encroaching settlers. Indian council consensus settled that the ridge would be the new boundary between the white people and Indians, and that all white people living inside the boundary would be removed.
Cited in Simmons to Swan, 01/12/1798. William Simmons confirms receipt of accounts, abstracts, and a list of officers' residences. These records were sent by Caleb Swan.
Enclosed is Henry Miller's discharge which is the only voucher in his possession for arrears of pay due him while under Capt. Kalteisen's command. He has reenlisted with McRea and has asked McRea to obtain his pay.
Wilkinson mentions requisitions for the Army, and promises his frank opinion on the insubordination and discipline of the troops in a future letter. Reply from McHenry surmises that Wilkinson should come to Philadelphia to report on these matters, but to avoid doing so until McHenry has collected and weighed the information available. Appears to address the reformation of regulations on these matters.
