Mentges extols the spirit of the Jersey Blues who cannot wait to put themselves under the command of the President but they need canteens, knapsacks, and axes before they can march.
Although Miles had understood from Major Holt that Miles' son would receive the same pay as himself, $26.65, he is astonished to discover that his son is only receiving $16. Holt declares that he does not remember any such arrangement.
[Partly illegible] Following the departure of the Secretary of the Treasury, Coxe has received the letter asking him to forward the supplies intended for the militia army.
Hodgdon is informed that he has been appointed Superintendent of Military Stores. His duties in relation to the Departments of War and Treasury are defined and he is provided with the forms he will need to carry out those duties.
Letter regarding the progress of the works off the coast of North Carolina. After two months' work, the job at the fort of Cape Fear "is not very much advanced." There are about 200 logs on the spot. The workmen have been in little activity. Mentions other various details about North Carolina coastal projects.
Received a request to forward supplies for the militia army to the Secretary of War, but the Secretary of Treasury had already departed. Is anxious to fulfill assigned duties. Requests attention to the needs of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Letter from the Governor of Maryland, enclosing a copy of a letter from Brigadier General Samuel Smith at Frederick Town to explain a variety of difficulties delaying his march to the ultimate place of rendezvous. Requests that the General Government remove as far as possible the alleged difficulties. Mentions the "marked Inadequacy" of Maryland's militia law.
Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue, requesting a warrant for $100 in favor of Joel Gibbs. Gibbs has a contract for 768 hats for the artillerists.
Hamilton is notifying Hodgdon that the militia at Fort Cumberland and Carlyle are lacking sufficient items such as knapsacks, shoes, blankets, and musket balls. He is requesting that enough of these items be sent to them, and ensure that there are enough spare supplies of musket balls and field piece rounds for the entire army. He requests that these items be sent immediately and a return made upon all the items sent.
Transfer of constitutional power during time of Insurrection while Hamilton meets troops in Western Pennsylvania. Directs Wolcott to act for him in urgent causes but to delay actions in his absence, including attention to penalties and forfeitures. Instructs Wolcott as to office supplies and forms. References a loan from the Bank of New York with power from the President to act accordingly.
It does not appear that the pattern clothing for the War Office is available for viewing at this time which is a concern since the time for closing contracts is approaching.
Lyman has received Howell's letter with the pay of Lyman and his men enclosed but there is none for Ensign Ford whose name is on the muster roll taken at Trenton and who is in great want of money.
Enclosed is an account against the United States by Capt. Cornelius Sedam at Governors Island with a certificate for Doctor [?] who is with Dr. Treat at Portsmouth.
Refers to several applications to his office to see the 1795 patterns for general clothing; they only have the shoe pattern, which was immediately forwarded to New York. Requests information as to when the patterns will be ready, hopefully before the exhibition.
Letter from the Indian agent to the Creek Nation in Georgia, regarding Governor George Mathew's proclamation against General Elijah Clarke, who illegally ordered a massacre of Indians on the frontier.
