Refers to Indian land negotiations over lumber and river access. Discussion of subject rights and protections. Mentions treaty with Chickasaws. Refers to Indians surrendering rights to land.
The contract between the United States and the proprietors of the Hope Furnace in Rhode Island states that an allowance will be made for boring the cannon from the solid. If the ninety four cannon already produced have been bored from the solid and the extra expense is justified, McHenry should notify Wolcott.
Certification that $708 is due Captain Michael Kalteisen and the men under his command at Fort Johnston South Carolina, being his and their pay through December 1796.
Estimate includes the cost of land within 15 or 20 miles of large city; wharf; mould; stores; blacksmith shop; sheds; annual supply of live oak and red cedar. Estimate of land to provide timber supply. Purchase of an island is suggested on the St. Mary's River at coastal Georgia.
Appoints 3 men as commissioners, and records the boundaries with each Indian nation as stipulated in respective treaties with them. Advises them to make sure they try their hardest to reconcile the Indians to the outcome of the boundary survey. Addresses the informing of Georgia and the Indian nations of the period the boundary will be run, the permanent marking of the border and the employment of people to assist in that activity, military escort, salaries, etc.
Nourse wishes to give the Secretary of the Treasury information realtive to Mr. Pollard prior to any arrangement which might lead to Pollard's introduction to the Treasury Department. Hodgdon is asked to acquire from his late clerk any communications of that gentleman which should be sent in a letter directly to Hodgdon.
Enclosed are the pay and muster rolls of the recruits at the rendezvous for January 1797. There is also a receipt roll for December 1796 amounting to $122.46.
Enclosed receipt rolls and vouchers. Williams furnished his men and himself with rations, bounty, and contingent expenses due to lack of contractor to supply necessary goods. Williams seeking repayment through the Secretary of War and Col Rochefontaine.
Letter, encloses dimensions of sternpost; informs re received trunails; discusses materials for Frigate; discusses shipbuilding material; describes construction progress.
The following articles are due to Captain Kalteisen at Charleston, South Carolina when he is ready to depart to New York: a sergeant's coat, vest, woolen or linen overalls (depending on the climate) and shirts. Thirty pairs of woolen socks are also due and should be applied for directly by the Captain for the remainder of his company.
