Secretary Knox forwards a letter from Major General Anthony Wayne complaining of the inferior quality of hats and shoes. President Washington wants the contractors to be held accountable. Knox says he is at a loss as to how to do this, since the articles passed inspection. The shoe inspector was dismissed. Asks for ideas on how to carry out President's wish.
Refers to communication with Tench Francis about a letter from the governor of Pennsylvania. Has not yet received request from Secretary of the Treasury for cartridge boxes and muskets.
Hodgdon is directed to have 48 iron trucks in readiness to ship on board Captain Art's vessel to Charleston South Carolina: eight 18-pounders and four 24-pounders.
Enclosed is a return of all the ordnance within South Carolina from Governor [William] Moultrie. Hodgdon is directed to ship to Charleston powder and ball so as to complete 100 rounds of ammunition for their 24, 18, and 12 pounders.
Tents and infantry clothing should be sent to Captain John Heth at Winchester in Virginia for his recruits who are marching to the frontier. Captain [Nicholas] Hannah at Alexandria is ordered to send his troops to Winchester to march under Heth and they will also need tents.
Freeman recounted the contents of letter delivered in the care of Mr. Leagrove, transmitted by Mr. Dorsey from the militia at Fort Fidius.
More accounts to be transmitted.
Based on the documents in his possession, Howell concludes that Captain Moses White was only entitled to a captain's pay and therefore is not entitled to the pay of an Aide-de-Camp as he claims.
The Treasurer will remit to Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, funds for the pay of Captain Lyman and his recruits for the first three months of 1794.
