Letter by Mr. Wagner received and laid before the Council of Administration. Troops paid, receipt rolls to be transmitted after money arrives from New York.
Wrote Capt. Home and King's Vice Consul in Newport, RI for answers regarding accusations, expects answer shortly. Discussed insult and ill feelings toward government.
Simmons certifies that ten dollars is due Christian Longanecker for apprehending Ebbin Woodrough, a deserter from Captain William Lewis's Company at Hagerstown Maryland, payable to Mathias Miller, assignee to Longanecker.
Simmons certifies that $10 is due George Bedford for apprehending Richard Roctor, a deserter from a Company of Artillerists and Engineers commanded by Captain James Gamble at Mud Island Pennsylvania.
Hodgdon is informed of the lack of stationery at Pittsburgh due to the general supply sent to Fort Washington. It is important to note that the small boxes contain only fifty sheets.
Lt. Posey explains that he does not yet have it in his power to make out his payrolls until he receives the blanks from Simmons' office. When they come to hand, he will proceed as Simmons directs.
War Office forwards Joshua Humphreys' advice to naval constructor George Claghorn regarding timber dimensions and type of wood for frigate constructed at Boston.
