General Wilkinson writes for a supply of stationery. After comparing the returns in his possession, Hodgdon should provide information regarding what articles should be purchased and in what quantities. Niagara and Oswego have ordered their supply.
McHenry orders the recipient to provide his services as interpeter to the Choctaw nation to the Commanding Officer of the detachment sent to take possession of the post at Walnut Hills lately occupied by the forces of his Catholic Majesty.
It appears that Governor Gayoso is willing to demolish the Spanish posts on American land but he thinks he must continue his force in that quarter until the claims to land of Spanish subjects are reconciled. On the latter point, the Governor should be assured that no person shall be disturbed in his possession of property until they have had the opportunity to apply to Congress.
James McHenry writes General James Wilkinson on sending an officer to investigate an affair concerning the possible demolition of U.S. forts in Indian country and the claims of Spanish subjects to land in the region. Instructions outlined. Asks Wilkinson to report on situation, and to recommend the reinforcements and posture he sees necessary.
Frontispiece to an enclosed letter written to General Wilkinson; rationale being that the enclosed orders would affect Capt. Guion, who appears to have been posted to Fort Washington, but that the general might not receive them in time for them to be of use. Thus Guion is furnished with a copy of the letter to Wilkinson. Enclosed letter is Doc 1797060900201.
In this letter McKee requests 300 dollars in post notes from the Secretary at War. McKee justifies the funds as being necessary for "purchasing horses and paying my expenses here and on my action." To secure the reply, McKee suggests the answer be entrusted to the care of Messrs. Gardner & Mitchell of Savannah. Gardner and Mitchell will then forward the reply to Panton, Leslie and Company. This letter is marked as having been received and communicated to the President on 22 July 1797.
Notifies Henley that Ensign William Smith is carrying money due to General Sevier and his brigade for service in 1793 that was just authorized by Congress. Discusses Henley's estimate of military services in 1793; requests an abstract of payments made by Henley; discusses the pay of Mr. Smith, and informs Henley that Captain Sparks' recruiting accounts are under examination.
Harris is asked to deliver to Mr. Dowers, the sailmaker, two and a quarter gross, or nine pieces scarlet binding for binding the awnings of the frigate "United States."
Harris is asked to deliver to Mr. Dowers, the sailmaker, two and a quarter gross, or nine pieces scarlet, quality bindings for binding the awnings of the frigate "United States."
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon, for transportation to Boston, all of the copper furnished by the purveyor for the frigate "Constitution."
