Wolcott discusses the appropriations for the Naval Department including sums for the building of frigates and the equipping of gallies. Considering the increase in prices, it might be necessary to produce new estimates of the cost of frigates.
Since Henry Abeel is returning to his own country, Pickering wants him decently equipped with a horse, saddle, and bridle. The horse should be one of the hardiest on hand and well shod. When the horse is selected, the saddle should be fitted exactly to the horse with the proper amount of stuffing.
Having been ordered to trial by the Judge Advocate, Harris requests permission to resign his appointment to the United States Legion. Having received no answers to his request for testimonials from the Atlantic States, he fears that he will have to appear before the Court Martial without evidence of support.
The following items are to be transported to West Point for the use of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers: helmets, helmet feathers, cockades, sergeant's woolen overalls, sergeant's shirts, sword belts, a cane for a senior musician, silk epaulets, books of demi-paper, reams of paper, quills, wafers, and sealing wax. The number required of each item is indicated.
Troops all located at Presque Isle, Le Boeuf, and Fort Franklin therefore mustering them at Pittsburgh must be postponed. Money due troops at Presque Isle requested. Expenses related to construction increased Quartermaster's Department expenses, all hospital stores on hand sent to Fort Washington.
