Letter, discusses medicine and medical supplies. Sent an assortment of medicine to Major Cass detachment at Winchester Virginia. The apothecary will not like methods of making returns. Will need more medicine before winter. House is partly finished and wishes to see Hodgdon at Harpers Ferry.
Robert Gill confirms that he has received from John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, the following items for use by the Navy Department: pig lead, salt petre, brimstone, and casks.
In Simmons absence, Hagner procured a warrant for the balance due John Winchester. Enclosed a post note for the Bank of Columbia, the only form of remittance available.
Discusses the appointment of Mr. Foncin as one of the instructors at the artillery & engineer cadet school, but prefers to wait in case an American can be found to fill the highest post. Asks that Dexter ask the Secretary of the Treasury about the matter of appointing instructors as well, since it involves paying a salary. Believes that one Indian commissioner should suffice, and appoints "Vance" to that office; asks whether Dexter thinks it proper to investigate young mathematicians for the cadet school.
Simmons forwarded information regarding the account of Mr. Houdin, military store keeper at Albany. Agreeable to request of Hodgdon, money due was place in hands of Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States. Accounts of North Carolina received, but suspended due to a missing copy of an agreement between a contractor and Griffith McRea, agent for United States.
Daniel Wheaton exhibited at the Office accounts for rations and monies expended for Quartermaster and hospital supplies. Since no contract for the aforementioned allowances exists on record, Simmons requested McRea send a copy of the written agreement or further information on the account that would allow Simmons to settle the debts.
No further advances to be made without settlement of existing accounts. To settle the accounts, vouchers required. Subject of letter from Glen to be dealt with by Simmons upon his return.
Letter from Peter Hagner, War Department clerk, to David Henley, agent for the War Department in Knoxville, Tennessee, regarding 100 dollars placed in his hands by Major Lewis, and denied by John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, alleging that the monies he had already received were sufficient enough.
The account of Mr. Houdin, military storekeeper at Albany, for his pay during the second quarter of 1800 has been received. That sum has been given to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States. The accounts of the contractor for North Carolina have also been received but are suspended until a copy of his agreement with Griffith McRae, agent for this department, has been transmitted to Hagner.
Enclosed is the statement of Jacob Dukert's account of materials received from Tench Francis, the late purveyor, for the purpose of manufacturing Charleville Muskets for the United States. The balance of materials remaining in Dukert's hands includes barrels, ramrods, and bayonets. He will deliver the muskets as soon as he receives his instructions.
Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, requests that John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, deliver to Mr. Lane and Salter, on order, 700 pounds of cannon powder for the purpose of proving cannon manufactured at their furnace, under contract with the United States.
Letter with bundle received, required Simmons immediate attention. Hagner to place papers in front of Simmons upon his return. Results to be communicated.
In absence of Simmons, P. Hagner replied to Davis. Letter from Davis was unanswered due to removal of office from Philadelphia to City of Washington. Subject regarding pay, was answered: Pay and issues related to pay must be pursued with Pay Master or Paymaster General of each specific regiment.
Hagner is pleased to hear of the health of Philadelphia and its inhabitants. Whatever may be his partiality for other places he still has a prediliction for his native city. The North Carolina contractors have arrived but have not been examined.
Six hundred dollars in post notes on account of the Armory have been received. Williams has received an invoice of articles from Oxford and has been busily engaged in examining, airing, and unpacking them. He knows nothing of the charges to be exhibited against him.
