Humphreys examined the draft for the frigate at Baltimore and found it to be adequate at present, for the only purpose of the draft was to illustrate the placement of the beams and thus the pumps.
Draught is not complete but should be suitable to show where to place the pumps on frigate. When Josiah Fox returns, will submit more suitable draught.
McHenry advises Edward Price to expect an invoice from Samuel Hodgdon to ship goods to the trading house at Coleraine. McHenry provides guidance regarding requests by US military officers in garrison in Georgia and frontier inhabitants to purchase some of the goods in store, noting that it would be wrong to divert from the Indians goods expressly purchased for their use. If however, there are surplus goods, sell them for cash only, no credit. Goods should be sent to Benjamin Hawkins. McHenry also discusses the U.S. Government policy of encouraging cattle raising, agriculture and trade among the Indians [civilization].
It is a mystery to Houdin that the order from the War Office respecting the powder for the Six Nations of Indians in 1794 remains unsatisfied but he assures Hodgdon that it was not his fault. He wants Hodgdon to represent him to the Secretary of War in seeking an addition to his salary since he is having a hard time supporting himself in the character of a gentleman.
John Winans, incarcerated at New Prison, beseeches Simmons to review his case in the fervent hope that he may be deemed worthy of being granted his liberty.
Sends muster and pay rolls. Mentions that he has received no pay for the garrison since May. Discusses preference for bank notes over bills. Mentions a detachment suffering from want of clothing. Discusses reports from Canada regarding the arrival of a French fleet at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River. Cited in Simmons to Bruff 11/30/1796
Notification to Fish that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Lt. Nehemiah Freeman at West Point for the pay and forage of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Acknowledges receipt of a pay roll for the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York.
Sargent pays his respects to Hodgdon's family. He has only just arrived in Cincinnati. He mentions a book or other publication by a McKerrie who has traveled very far north.
Entitled "Speech from Captain Jos. Brant to Captain Claus Agent of Indian Affairs for and behalf of the Five nations inhabiting the Grand River, 22 October 1796." Discusses grievances relating to Indian land along the Grand River; apparently after the Revolution the Indians were promised legal protection of their lands there by the British government, which was not given. Accuses the British of inconsistency and indecisiveness, and refers to many past negotiations on the subject. Reaffirms the Five Nations' attachment to Great Britain, reminding the Indian agent of those Indians' support during the American Revolution, and pleads again for settlement of the issue.
The Commandant has directed Hale to forward an estimate of clothing needed for the winter consumption of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Hale emphasizes the plight of the men who need clothing and urges that it be sent without delay. The number of woolen overalls on hand is hardly sufficient to furnish each man with one pair. Also there is a deficiency of muscians clothing. The approach of cold weather increases the urgency of forwarding these supplies
Lovell accounts for expenses incurred while at New Port, he is upset Simmons denied claims for reimbursement related to his duties, pursuing deserters, etc.
Simmons discusses Fleming's "account current," contingent account, and vouchers; advises Fleming that Fleming is not authorized to settle large sums with officers for their accounts for pursuit of deserters, only advances for pursuit of deserters
