Questions power of his office, particularly as concerned with a recent incident involving a warrant for General Wayne. Includes correspondence about the matter, many referring to Indian payments.
Certification that $18.81 is due Private Robert Bowle, late of Captain Vandwearinger's Company of Levies, being the balance due him per Abstract D No. 199.
Certification that $28.13 is due the estate of Sgt. Stephen Rea, late of Capt William Teal's Company of Levies, being the balance of his pay from April 1 to November 4, 1791, the day he was killed.
Certification that $838.37 is due Francis DaCosta, being his salary and expenses in traveling to and from Cecil Furnace for the purpose of inspecting cannon for the United States.
Mattox acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
Randall received money sent to him for mounting cannons and carriages received by equipment never came to hand. Randall prepared to refund money to Mr. Harwood, Commissioner of Loans.
Refers to proposal of selling provisions to the troops and to a list of supplies from Mr. Francis. Proposes idea of how to work with deer skins and other furs.
Hawkins reports on meetings with the towns on the river. The Indian nation is not interested in selling land to Georgia. Hawkins relates the state of the Indian economy and agriculture, and passes on other local news. He concludes with a reminder about the news of the murder of Townsend.
Frye encloses recruiting account and vouchers for Governors Island. He has insufficient money to pay full bounty to some of the men. He will send other recruiting accounts when he has the necessary vouchers and documentation.
