Manning and Wychoff are transmitting via their agent, John Barnes, their account against the United States for services rendered in New York. Since Hodgdon is the person most acquainted with the business they have transacted for the public, his certification of their account should render it current.
Pickering stipulates to Kirkpatrick that only methods specified contractually can be employed in determining measures of beef, fallows, and hides. Pickering also discusses military rations and the establishment of tanning yards.
Five hundred stand of arms and equipments for fify horsemen should be packed up and put in perfect readiness. Even though they may not yet be removed, they still should be ready.
Major Craig reiterates his need for the money owed to him from Hodgdon. Craig also mentions the pay of armorers, the account of Colonel Butler, and the investigation of stores at Greensburg.
Bryant informs Hogdon he received a letter from the Secretary of War directing him to determine what quantity of land is necessary to maintain the public business in Springfield. He will write the Secretary in a week once the process is farther along. Bryant also informs Hodgdon about the progress on the fabrication of six-pound howitzer carriages.
Enclosed pay roll for Capt. Crawford's detachment. Enclosed receipts of William Lollar of Toomy's company that were previously omitted. Request for blank muster rolls.
Stagg quotes a letter from Lieutenant Dayton in which he emphasizes how much his men are suffering for want of clothing and blankets. There are several men who have no blankets to cover themselves with. A request was sent on January 5th for ten suits of artillery clothing to be sent to Elizabeth Town.
McLean and Emburgh express their surprise at Hodgdon's response to the ongoing controversy over damaged arms. It forces them to conclude that Hodgdon's only purpose is to give trouble and create delay. Still they had not concluded that Hodgdon would refuse to pay them at least part of what they are due without dictating prescriptions as conditions for payment.
Enclosed documents that contained "dark narratives of the views & intentions of a certain nefarious combination" (mentioned in previous letter, most likely included Wilkinson). Submitted information to Knox for him to make his own conclusions.
With regard to the question of employment and compensation of Clerks in the Public Offices now pending before Congress, Howell makes his claim for a Principal Clerk to be established for his office with a salary proportionate to the responsibilities undertaken by those in a similar position in other offices. He asks Pickering to support him in achieving this goal.
Howell assures Freeman that the money requested will be remitted except for the estimate made for the Militia Service which requires additional explanation.
Howell instructs Captain Blackburn as to the correct method of completing his muster rolls. It is necessary to place the names of those present opposite each other in the column for that purpose.
They have received Hodgdon's letter and forwarded it to the proprietors of the stages for further instructions. However, since the sum in question is only sixty dollars perhaps Hodgdon will not hesitate too long before paying it.
Announced preliminary stages of treaty b/w U.S. and Chippewa Ottawa, Putawatimes, Saukey, and Miami Nations. Copy of agreement and speeches enclosed. Wayne honestly believed the Indian Nations desired lasting peace after brute force was used against the Indians. Requests troops and supplies to adequately maintain boundary. Believed using the militia would be a dangerous substitute for a standing army.
Certification that $323.16 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers under the command of Capt. Joseph Elliott, Fort Wolcot at Rhode Island, being the pay of himself, Lt. James Rand, and the non-commissioned officers and privates for January 1798.
The Treasurer will remit to Gorham a sum to be transmitted to Lieutenant David Hale of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Portland, being for the use of the recruiting service.
