Amidst a discussion of several matters, Craig declares that he would have expected Hodgdon to inform him who had taken charge of the War Department. He had hoped that his friend Henry would have had an invitation. Colonel Strong and part of the 2nd Regiment have arrived at the encampment on the Allegheny River where he will stay until joined by troops coming from Staunton and Winchester. They will then descend the Ohio until they reach the mouth of the Kentucky River.
Whelen was so fatiqued and unwell the previous evening that he did not examine the papers and therefore cannot give a determination. Since he is engaged in sending away the different offices in addition to his duties as Purveyor, he requests that Hodgdon or Mr. Petit find some other person to attend the arbitration.
Paymaster Swan alerts Hamilton that the comparative state of Swan's debits and credits on the books of the accountant is alarming. He has the appropriate vouchers but is concerned that accidents by fire, water, or vermin has damaged them, this is a source of continual anxiety to his mind.
After examining the document relative to the compensation of the British surgeons attending the garrison at Niagara, Dexter finds that the pay of an assistant or surgeon's mate should be adequate for the services rendered.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Hamilton explains that Rivardi's continuance at his post at Niagara is a matter that must be decided by the commander of the western army and therefore is out of Hamilton's hands. Gave approval of Rivardi's "care in the affair with the Indians."
Freeman discusses how to handle returns involving soldiers found unfit for service and how to find suitable housing for him and his family in the new city of Washington.
Acknowledges receipt of Simmons' recent letter concerning the amount he will be paid, and informs him that the final shipment of goods has been sent off, enclosing a bill of lading to prove it.
Hodgdon, in response to an inquiry from Hamilton, says that it appears that the regiments have received their full dues of clothing for the current year. If that is not the case, no time will be lost in forwarding any portion due. Mentioned the move of offices from Philadelphia to the City of Washington.
Discusses William Burton, who has served in the War Office as a clerk for several years. Because of familial concerns, Burton cannot move with the War Office from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Burton wishes instead to be employed as a clerk at the Bank of the United States, for which position McHenry recommends him.
