Departure of wagons loaded with annuities for Wyandot, Shawnee, and Delaware Indians. Mentioned instructions from Secretary of War or Gen. Wilkins[son?] on delivery of goods and routes of transportation. Requests Craig include the enclosed invoice with the shipment of Indian goods.
Certification that $406.76 is due John Cooke, late a captain in the service of the US, being the balance due him for pay, subsistence, and contingent expenses from March 10, 1792 to Oct. 31, 1796 and also for his recruiting account for 1792 and 1793.
Certification that $321 is due John Cooke, late a captain in the service of the US, being six months pay and subsistence allowed by the Act of Congress of March 3, 1797.
Certification that $221.29 is due Lieutenant George T. Ross and Captain Joseph Elliot and the men under his command at Spring Garden, New Jersey, being his and their pay for April 1797.
Certification that $28 is due Patrick Hynes of Captain Michael Kalteisen's Company, and waiter to Major Constant Freeman, being his pay for October 1796 through April 1797.
Discloses intelligence regarding plans of Indians, with British involvement, to attack from Canada. Assistance from Spain against British offered. Evacuation of posts delayed.
Intelligence that British troops planned to march on Illinois, Spanish garrison must defend province and must postpone evacuation. Offered housing for U.S. troops.
Ames wants the stocks forwarded as soon as possible since many on hand are so unfit for use that the stockers might not have enough to complete the month's work. Ames has written to General Lincoln regarding Mr. Manning's inquiry about the muskets.
Williams forwarded receipt rolls and vouchers two or three times without payment or answer. Lately received partial payment from Messr. Potts and Gibbs. Requested further information on accounts and process of settlement.
Greaton submits his accounts for pay and subsistence. There is no contract in Boston, and he wants to know how to receive rations for his servant. He wants to submit a power of attorney so his children will be provided for while he is away on assignment. He asks for two months advance pay.
Abstract of money advanced William Rickard for the pay of the militia of Washington, Hamilton, and Mero Distrcts for 1794 and twelve companies connected with Sevier's Expedition of 1793..
The box of public clothing has been received of Captain John Newhall and the contents correspond to the enclosed invoice. The duplicate receipt for the sum paid by the contractors is enclosed. The bill of lading mentioned it being paid in Philadelphia but Newhall insisted on keeping it at Fort Johnston since he is not going to Philadelphia soon.
Certification that $92.64 is due Captain James Taylor of the Cavalry, being the balance of his account of contingent expenses from Philadelphia to Cincinnati with an Indian, and returning, between May 30, 1796 and February 23, 1797.
