Parker notes that Mr. [John] Davis has surely informed Hodgdon about the wagons that never stopped at Carlisle but went on. Parker promises to send a complete reutrn of all of his deliveries.
John Kline called on Shaffer before he was apprehended and told him that he had Powers of Attorney, 20 in number, ready for filling up from the States of Vermont and Connecticut and five counties in the State of New of New York and Albany.
Enclosed is a statement of the amount Rand paid for his passage from West Point when ordered to join Capt. Eliot at Fort Wolcott. Since it is Rand's understanding that such expenses have been allowed for officers, he is taking the liberty of requesting payment.
Dimensions of several European frigates - copied from a list in the possession of Thomas Penrose, Philadelphia.Penrose's list provided to the War Office by Robert Morris
Describes proportions for 44 gun Frigates. Discusses the dimensions of rooms for a 44 gun frigate, making them as small as possible without being too small. Chain pumps to work between the decks. Lengths of timbers, beams, and futtocks for the frigates (in list form).
Henry Knox provides to Tench Cox a copy of the dimensions of masts and spars for a 44 gun frigate that was previously sent to the Secretary of the Treasury on 26 June 1794.
Covering note for an inventory (not included) of articles from the Raleigh Frigate, a 32 gun ship, to equip it for 5 months. Either arrived from or heading to France. The inventory also described the accommodations and the hold.
Report on dispatches from the Four Nations. Dispatches from the Four Nations show that things are progressing as Hawkins expected. The Creeks decided in council to do justice to another tribe. Mr. James has either left the Choctaw nation or died, but his three sons will carry on his business. Spain has not lately interfered with the Creek or other nations. The Chickasaw are angry because some Creek invaded their lands in June and killed and wounded their people. Captain Van Renssaler and his troops have arrived, Colonel Butler is expected. The local population seems subdued by the arrival of military forces. Praises Colonel Butler's loyalty. The Cherokee are concerned about people trying to take their land.
Presumably in reference to effects of Jay's Treaty. Refers to declaration of French minister that the vessel in question belonged to France. Filed a suggestion on behalf of United States removing judicial power as not amenable to ordinary process of law. Discusses proof of time property came into French possession.
Rawle outlines what legal proceedings may be taken against Colonel Reed for selling liquor to Captain Bissell's troops at Presque Isle. The action does not seem to be covered by Section 13, Article 23, of the Articles of War. However, Reed is liable on a number of points: violating an act of the Pennsylvania assembly regarding the sale of rum and spirits; he violating an Act of Congress regarding the sale of spirits to soldiers; violating Pennsylvania law by taking arms and ammunition; violating US law by purchasing uniforms. A commanding officer should go to Pittsburgh to make oath before a magistrate as to Reed's actions.
Line run pursuant to the Treaty of Holston runs from the River Clinch. Large number of inhabitants ordered off land pursuant to the running to the line. Ferry across Clinch has been disrupted by Indians, not charging exorbitant rates. An armed force is preventing people from traveling down the Holston River. Senate committee requests any information that McHenry might have on these matters.
Washington has just returned from a ride and could not pass on the enclosed sooner. An expression in the enclosed might have embarrassed the Commissioner. What the Indians deem a good price might be considered inadequate by the Commissioner, which might mar the negotiations. It is enough to ensure that the business is conducted fairly and with candor.
Provides a list of locations and figures. Discusses the contract with Williams, Phelps & Smith. Phelps thought he could supply his tenants. Col. O'Hara proposed that he could supply them cheaper than anybody else. Steele discusses the responsibilities of the Comptroller of the Treasury and the division of responsibilities by geographic location.
Two pages of multi-page document requests documents that will amend a situation. Carrington requests returns from the campaign of 1781. Carrington is certain that the troops in question in South Carolina were smaller than stated, and never visited any posts except Fort Motte, where Colonel Lee was. Officers in that army are considering giving a plain narrative of events to set the record straight, to do so they need the returns of the army relating to the campaign of 1781. Carrington requests that Knox send the returns and other papers needed.
