Forwards Quartermaster Department cost estimates for March-May for the posts dependent on Fort Washington and Detroit. Also informs McHenry of his giving Hodgdon power of attorney to settle Quartermaster Department accounts with the Treasury, and of recent bills drawn on McHenry. The estimates begin on the main letter, and continue in the enclosure.
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt of Captain Michael Kalteisen that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Requests vouchers needed to close a transaction
The Indians have only just arrived. The Commissioners plan to meet them in the morning. Hawkins notes some of the concerns of the commissioners and asks for instructions.
Colonel McKee reports to the Secretary at War regarding activities on the frontier. This report includes mention of the following: the French evacuation of Chickasaw Bluffs, local Indian sentiments, the activities of Baron de Carondelet, and notice of an American spy in the service of the Spaniards.
Indian nations alarmed at the sale of land in Georgia and feared settlers will steal their land. Hawkins sought to quiet the matter through assurances of good intentions on part of United States. Matter seen as embarrassment to Indian Department. Hawkins advised suspension of trade licenses until matter is resolved.
Report on the progress of the survey of boundary lines. Reports gathering of Indians to meet the commissioners, difficulties with the Army officer commanding in the area, and that "lawless persons" were planning to attack the Indians accompanying the commissioners on the survey.
Acknowledges receipt of receipts of Captain Samuel Nicholson and William Smith that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Advises Jackson that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to John Bryant at Springfield for his pay.
Certification that $120 is due John Bryant, Deputy Commissioner of Military Stores at Springfield Massachusetts, being his compensation for January through March 1797.
Certification that $75 is due Christopher Sandiford, a private in Captain Cribb's late company of levies, being his pay for 1793 and 1794, part of the period he was in captivity with the savages, and which was short calculated in his account report.
