Certification that $26.45 is due Private Edward Dowling of Captain Uriah Springer's Company 3rd Sub Legion, being his pay for November 1, 1796 to May 19, 1797, the day he was discharged.
Advises Stevens that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Michael Kalteisen at Fort Johnson, South Carolina for his pay and the pay of the detachment under his command and the forage of Frederick Dalcho, surgeon's mate. Cited in Stevens to Simmons, 06/13/1797.
Account current approved. Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Daniel Stevens, federal supervisor at Charleston. Cited in Kalteisen to Simmons, 07/01/1797.
Request that naval agent Henry Jackson send American made canvas bolts and small anchors to Samuel and Joseph Sterret, naval agents at Baltimore for the USS Constellation. Expresses desire that all sails for frigates be American made. Will order remainder of kentledge and copper for the pintles of braces, and fire engines for USS Constitution. Hemp will be delivered to replace that destroyed by fire last February.
Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper to deliver 25 suits of clothing for Kalteisen's company which therefore must be shipped to Charleston, South Carolina.
This letter informs the recipient that no obstacles to transport are known and that payment will be made for all necessary business. What is being transported and the nature of the business is not stated.
Lists recent bills drawn; apparently at least some were for officers going to take possession of a Spanish fort [probably as a result of the Treaty of Madrid, or Pinckney's Treaty, of Oct. 1795].
Report on man named Hamilton who was trying to persuade settlers in Cincinnati to become settlers of land west of Mississippi and offered land donations as incentive. Harrison described him as a suspicious character and believed him a liar.
Certification that $32 is due Private Christian Goode of Captain Alexander Gibson's Company 4th Regiment, being his pay for November 1795 through June 1796.
Colonel Hamtramck is concerned that his garrison has been seriously weakened by the departure of the 7th Regiment and the Artillery. He is certain that the French and the Spaniards have emissaries among the Indians whose intention is to provoke the Indians against the United States.
The author, which is likely Benjamin Hawkins, discusses his plans for boundary surveys, the rejection of an application of a trader, a letter from Piomingo to General Robertson complaining that the Creeks were stealing horses from the Chickasaws, and the claim of George Colbert against the Cherokees regarding payment for "his negroes."
