Reports letter from Col. Carrington, with information about blankets sent by Samuel Hodgdon. Reports lack of communication from Major Stagg. Money available for Mr. Galley at Treasury Office. Anxious to fill commissions for 1795, but must wait while the President is in the west.
Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue, writing that Samuel Hodgdon - Supervisor of Military Stores - assured him that up to 6,000 blankets have gone forward. Invoices of all parcels were sent with them.
Enclosed in confidence, an extract of a letter from Gen. Wayne regarding Robert Newman of Kentucky. Newman stated to Col. Hamilton that he was captured by Indians near Niagara, but allowed to return home by Gov. Simcoe by way of Philadelphia. Hodgdon advanced Newman $20.
By order of the President, Newman is to be apprehended and put under guard at Fort Washington. The government hoped to question Newman who they believed was employed by O'Hara. Provided physical description of Newman.
An alleged deserter claims that he was captured by Indians and later released. If he appears in Pittsburgh, he is to be apprehended and sent to Fort Washington and on to Legion headquarters.
Letter to the Governor of Virginia regarding concerns he has about General Samuel Smith, who Governor Lee believes is mistaken regarding various issues surrounding the infantry.
Hodgdon believed yellow fever was returning to Philadelphia. Return of Butler enclosed, request to return remaining balance. Expenditures of Quartermaster's Department increased past Craig's expectations, he requests additional money to cover costs. J. Belli carried packets of vouchers to Treasury, but Craig had not received a confirmation of receipt and requests inquiry into Belli.
Clement Biddle comments that Mr. Jackson has come round and provided an account for the last stores passed to him. Biddle wishes for an exact return from Hodgdon of the articles actually delivered on the general orders, which are provided in the letter. Hodgdon is Commissary of Military Stores.
Letter from Bezaleel Howe to Joseph Howell, accountant at the War Department, regarding receipt, muster, and pay rolls. Addresses payment of troops and desertions. Howe a few months prior fought in the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
Copy of letter from Samuel Hodgdon. Expresses eagerness to assist Major Stagg in any way. Concerned that the business expectations of him are not satisfactory to Stagg and Hodgdon, rather, part of the duties of the Secretary of War. Coxe will attend to the public service at the best of his abilities. Desires to settle accounts with contractors between Fort Washington and Pittsburgh. Reports departure of Captain Barry for Georgia with his delivery of oak, cedar, and pine.
$3,000 has been remitted to Nicholas Fish for the incidental expenses of the Ordnance Department at West Point and for repairs directed and articles purchased by the President.
$3,000 has been transmitted to George Fleming at West Point for the incidental expenses of the Ordnance Department and for repairs and articles purchased by the President of the U.S.
John Stagg, Chief Clerk of the War Department, requests that Samuel Hodgdon transport to New York twenty suits of clothing and blankets, for the use of Captain Alexander Thompson and his company of artillerists and engineers. Hodgdon is the Commissary of Military Stores.
Regarding Samuel Hodgdon's duties as head of Office of Intendant of Military Stores, Wolcott notes that it is requisite that duties be defined relative to the Department of War and Treasury. In this document, Wolcott goes on to define these duties.
