South Carolina's legislature passes a resolution supporting the placement of troops under Major General Andrew Pickens in order to insure protection on the frontier.
Simmons will soon receive a statement of Wadsworth's contingent account including the sums charged and the expenses incurred relative to the subsistence and transportation of himself and his recruits from New London to Governors Island.
Hodgdon has requested a sample of muskets for the artillery that might be assembled from the materials on hand. Pickering desires the Purveyor to to see whether he can substitute the 800 stand needed for the artillery for the 500 contracted for which would require an addition to the contract.The muskets are satisfactory without gunslings which are not absolutely necessary especially when public money is required for more pressing needs.
Enclosed is Governor Stone's letter with a return of the military stores supplied by the State of Maryland for the expedition against the insurgents. Included is an account showing the prices for the stores in case the United States does not return them in kind. Hodgdon is asked to comment on the letter and the enclosures.
Mentioned Indian wars in Northwestern Territories, but otherwise fortuitous state of the U.S. Acknowledged receipt of G. Washington's address, and that the House will analyze and consider his recommendations.
Thompson has received the journal of his march from Winchester to Pittsburgh but has not yet had time to prepare his accounts but will transmit them soon with his muster roll. He expects to be reimbursed for legitimate expences so Simmons should call on the respectable characters of Winchester to affirm the attention and industry he paid to his duties.
