The Treasurer will remit to William Polk, Supervisor of North Carolina, $500 to be transmitted to Treadwell for the purpose of mounting the artillery at Edenton.
The Treasurer will remit to Polk, Supervisor at Charlotte, the sum of $500 to be transmitted to Samuel Treadwell at Edenton for the purpose of mounting the Artillery.
The Treasurer has directed Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor of Massachusetts, to transmit to Capt. Lyman the sum of $66 for the pay of himself and his recruits for June 1794.
Mr. Cudworth is a cadet in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and is entitled to the clothing of a sergeant. The appropriate clothing should be delivered to him except a sergeant's hat and coat.
Craig informs Hodgdon that he has had to draw on Hodgdon's account in order to pay for needed forage. Craig also requests 500 bushel bags from Hodgdon.
Packet of vouchers returned safely after being stolen from the mail carrier. Craig to forward them to the comptroller's office immediately. Mail addressed to Knox received by Craig, he will forward to Head Quarters.
Seeks to know whether cartridge boxes bought from Mr. Tinsley should be part of the original requisition. Requests a drawing of the horwitz so Mr. Byars can make 10 more, as well as drawings of different cannons.
The Commissioner of the Revenue states that in light of the Whiskey Rebellion, there is now little probability that the military may obtain a timely supply for 1795 of whiskey lawfully distilled in western Pennsylvania. There is also a possibility that the same cause may prevent a supply of whiskey from Kentucky and western Virginia. Urges that it is a matter of importance that eventual arrangements be made to ensure that the Western Army will receive the necessary quantities.
Enclosed are Howell's Circular Letters of the 1st and 20th of March 1793 and January 23rd 1794 to which attention must be paid to avoid embarrassments on the settlement of accounts.
Hodgdon is directed to send to Tench Coxe, the Commissioner of the Revenue, the patterns for casting the iron wheels for the 32 and 24 pounder cannon carriages.
Secretary Knox asks Captain James Sever of the U.S. Navy to immediately depart for Portsmouth, New Hampshire for the purpose of superintending the construction of the frigate that will ultimately be the USS Congress. Also states that it is advisable that Captain Thomas Truxton go to Baltimore.
Knox tells Talbot to depart for New York to oversee the construction of the frigate there. He should work with John Blagge, the naval agent in New York. Talbot's instructions have been forwarded to Blagge so they may be given to Talbot on his arrival.
Assured Craig that the residents of the western counties were protected by the law from the insurgents, who recently staged an uprising. Noted governments attempts to pacify the insurgents.
Secretary Knox asks Captain Richard Dale of the U.S. Navy to depart for Norfolk immediately in order to commence the building of the frigates. John Morgan has been appointed constructor of the frigate, but he may be delayed. Captain Dale is therefore asked to work with agent William Pennock to find a builder.
Henry Knox informs John Morgan of his provisional appointment as naval constructor for 44 gun frigate, Norfolk Virginia; this on condition that Morgan can be spared duties procuring timber for ship construction. Morgan instructed not to leave present duties until he receives orders from Secretary of Treasury.
Mr Morris agrees that Pennock should take possession of lot and stores for compensation. Discusses hiring of Mr Morgan, who is presently in Georgia procuring live oak and cedar. Knox is not sure whether Morgan available for service as frigate constructor at Norfolk. Meantime, asks that Pennock attempt to find master builder or constructor. Captain Dale will repair to Norfolk as superintendent.
"I have received your favor of Captain Truxton who will be the Superintendent and will repair to Baltimore in order to conduct matters with you in order to arrange everything for the commencement of the frigates with the greatest activity."
Henry Knox dispatches Captain James Seaver to Portsmouth New Hampshire to superintend frigate construction in concert with Naval Agent. Notes that public interest best served by Captain Thomas Truxton serving at Baltimore.
