Hagner received accounts for expenses related to travel for the court martial of Capt. Blackburn and Lieut. Tripplett. Accounts returned to Saunders who should submit them to the Paymaster general of his regiment.
Williams continues to worry about irregularities in mail delivery. He believes they are the fault of the post office in Philadelphia that places letters in the wrong bundles and gives them wrong directions. He is grateful, however, that cash still comes directly.
Refers to property of Lee & Potts, although the contract was made with James McHenry. Requests examination of report, although McHenry relied on verbal communication more than written.
Hagner requested general list of commissioned and non-commissioned officers and privates in order to make a payment on requested accounts submitted by Conrad Brem. Account suspended until information was forwarded to Office.
Mr. Bailey and Mr. Clarke presented at the Office accounts of rations and quarter masters supplies for troops under command of Capt. Bird. Hagner requested an abstract of officers and bills of parcel for each purchase made in Quartermasters office. Hagner wrote to Capt. Bird on the subject as well.
Requested Adams attendance at meeting of Secretaries at the office of the Secretary of the Navy. Messrs. Marshall and Stoddert specifically requested his presence.
Informs Dexter that attempts are being made to obtain and pay for gun locks previously contracted for the "Military Department;" asks that Dexter keep the current purveyor informed of the situation.
Major Craig notes the slow down in operations to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions that stores have not been arriving lately and merchants are complaining of scarcity of cash in circulation.
Details on various trials performed to obtain proper marching technique. Weights of knapsacks, steps/minute, type of arms, etc. are provided. Gives recommendation.
Samuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig of War Department resignations and the general effects of political turnover, the move of the capital to Washington City.
The Postmaster at Springfield tells Williams that letters are now distributed by the post office at Stratford agreeable to the intentions of the Postmaster General. Of course, those routed to Boston must be attributed to their being placed in a wrong bundle or mail at Philadelphia. Should the irregularity continue, Hodgdon will be advised of it.
