Based on his experience with Peter Larkins whom he recently discharged, Capt. Miller has resolved never to enlist foreigners without the strongest recommendation.
Harrison replies to McHenry's request for information on suspicious persons at Fort Washington, mentioning the actions of several men. Also informs him that the Spanish are planning on building a large fort down the Mississippi.
Certification that $210 is due John Nicholson for inspecting and proving swords, muskets, bayonets and pistol barrels and the parts of small arms and pistols and examining arms to be repaired and inspecting them when repaired to be used in Philadelphia or sent to the armorers at New London, and Springfield Massachusetts from May 10 to August 10, 1797.
Certification that $363.57 is due Capt. Alexander Gibson of the 4th Regiment and the recruits under his command at Staunton Virginia, being his and their pay for May through July 1797.
The keeper of military stores at Springfield, Massachusetts should be directed to deliver one six-pounder with carriage and implements to John Mix of Farmington, Connecticut, taking Mix's receipt for same.
Ton of powder will be sent forward to Fort Washington. Requests clarification for request of "strapt shot". Noted need for sugar. Enclosed packets containing vouchers for issue of provisions. Most paperwork has been transmitted, lists items and documents not yet transmitted. Mentioned A. Ellicot, commissioner for running boundary line between U.S. and Spanish Territory.
