Three new hands have been added to the workshop. One of them is James Spratt who is an able hand when sober but has earlier been discharged for intemperance. Since he promised to do better he has been brought back with an increase in wages which appears to have had a good effect on him.
Captain Talbot replies to Secretary Knox's letter of instructions and informs him of his choice of clerk of the yard for New York, Daniel Tingley. Talbot was in the city for the purpose of superintending the construction of the frigate. Also requests that Knox enclose the amount of all the timber which has hiterto been received in the yard. Finally, he encloses the return of the number and quality of the laborers employed.
Pinckney says that he forwarded letters to Mr. Anderson and Doctor Pollard [?] and encloses a letter from the latter but has not received an answer from Anderson.
Enclosed invoice for clothing delivered to Pittsburgh. There now is a "super abundant quantity" of clothing on hand. Advised rigid adherence to rules in granting requested items to troops. Only absolutely necessary items deemed appropriate. Outlined rules for employment of various offices.
Kirkpatrick is to fulfill the duties of Commissary, instructions will be sent soon. Governor Lee's orders are to be paid. Colonel Sproat's account has been sent to Craig to verify the services performed. The invoice of Indian goods will be sent to the Treasury.
Carrington explains in considerable detail his views regarding the methods of paying the officers and men who participated in the conflict against the insurgency in western Pennsylvania.
Matthews encloses to Howell Major John Reman's receipt for five hundred dollars, received by him for mounting the artillery ofnthe fortifications at Savannah.
Hoffman is charged with the $1500 that he received in June 1793 for the use of the contingent expenses of the War Department. He must immediately transmit the accounts and vouchers that relate to these expenditures.
Enclosed are the Circular Letters to Recruiting Officers of March 20, 1793 and Jan. 23, 1794, to which strictest attention must be paid to prevent embarassments on the settling of accounts.
Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue pertaining to the construction of frigates for the naval armament. Goes into great detail about procuring supplies, provisions, materials, labor, and contracts.
Hunts discusses the disposition of ten continental horses. One of the horses was taken by one of General Miller's wagoners while the remaining nine were put up for public sale. He has received 800 stand of arms with more coming in daily from the men who were furloughed or sick. The confused manner in which the militia men return their arms prevents him from making a return as yet.
The workmen are not at all pleased with their accommodations. Orr recommends that the public building formerly used as a laboratory and currently holding rubbish should be refitted to house the workmen. He renews his request for a house for his family.
