Discusses General Anthony Wayne's search of a foreign national; recommends searching Powers's boat and papers because there is reason to believe that he has been engaged in practices "highly injurious" to the United States.
McHenry argues for the absolute necessity of dragoons on the Indian frontier, contending that regulars are superior to militia in this regard. McHenry calls the military establishment "deficient" and reports that the time of service for 806 soldiers will expire after 1797. These "facts," McHenry argues, mean that the bill from May 1796 on dragoon companies must be revised or repealed. McHenry also reports that 500 American families are currently settled on Cherokee lands.
Greaton never received his pay for January and assumes that the letter with his account was not delivered. He resubmits his January accounts with his February accounts.
Letter that arrived at Pittsburgh for E. Turner will be forwarded to his destination, Fort Washington. Indians goods for Chickasaws addressed to Quartermaster at Fort Washington. Attributed poor health of garrison at Presque Isle to poor accommodations. Enclosed plan for building brick barracks.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll for Thompson's detachment that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Requests a receipt roll for money previously paid to Thompson for the pay of his troops.
Requests the opinion of the Attorney General on executive powers to prevent the arrangement of dragoons into infantry, according to a bill passed in May 1796 in Congress. McHenry concludes by stating that dragoons should not be disbanded due to the state of things on the Indian frontier.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Acknowledges receipt of pay roll for Kalteisen's detachment at Fort Johnson, South Carolina. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Daniel Stephens, federal revenue supervisor at Charleston.
Advises Stephens 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 for the pay of Kalteisen and his detachment.
Informs the Comptroller of the Treasury that the state of North Carolina has settled with Nathaniel Alexander for his pay and subsistence at the Military Hospital of the Southern Department. The United States does not owe him.
