Wayne expresses his pleasure regarding the approval of Congress for adding regiments to his army. He wants to contest British possession of several posts on Lake Erie so that they may be added to the many posts already established in the northwest. He reports on the defects of some of his howitzers and recommends a number of officers for appointments in the Legion.
Secretary of Treasury forwards letter from Mr Miller, inspector of clothing, regarding the necessity of certain precautions for the preservation of hats. Miller is concerned about the lack of storage facilities for the 1500 hats; that they are liable to moth damage. He recommends that they be packed in cases or dry casks.
The Secretary of the Treasury requests arrangement of hats ordered from contractors Danacker and Young. The Secretary of War requests attention for arrangements for the protection of the hats from any damage.
Knox presents to the President a draft of a letter to Governor Blount in which the concerns of the Secretrary of the Treasury are expressed regarding the great expense entailed in maintaining the large number of troops Blount's militia currently has in service.
The Secretary of War requests that arms, accoutrements, and ammunition be sent to Col. Edward Carrington in Richmond for the recruits of Captain William Preston. Carrington will provide transportation from Richmond to Montgomery Courthouse.
The Comptroller of the Treasury and the Accountant of the War Department have directed Swan to make application to sundry officers for their accounts and vouchers for expenditure of monies charged to them for the purpose of recruiting, contingency expenses for marching companies or detachments, and pay due their late company of levies.
Petitioner, Monsieur Louis Garranger, states that he and his brother entered into service of United States in December 1776 conformably to contract made by Silas Deane with Monsieur Du Coudray. The petitioner was experienced in artillery, but could not be accorded any rank for fear of exciting discontent. Congress informed the petitioner that it could not employ him in the army. Knox closes by expressing support for the petitioner and his sacrifices.
Dr. Joseph Strong, Surgeon's Mate, is the bearer of the money for the pay and forage of the troops for the months of August and September 1792 amounting to $31,814.
Arrangement made by the Secretary of War with the Bank of the United States on the 9th of January 1793, for the purpose of providing for the remittance of two months pay for the troops to the westward, which sum is $12,746.
The arrival of the Paymaster should expedite the payment of the troops although sublegionary paymasters should be appointed to aid the process. The President orders that state officials such as governors and judges should, when feasible, be provided military escorts and boats when they travel. Knox assures Wayne that the latter is firmly in command of the Legion and should not feel threatened by Knox's casual reference to "General Wilkinson's district."
Swan provides a statement of the money in his possession including sums related to transactions with the following: the contractor at Fort Washington, Captain Mills, Daniel Britt (refund for amount paid the Scouts of Bourbon County Kentucky), and James O'Hara.
Numerous advances of payment. List includes soldier's name, company, to whom paid, voucher number, and amount. Sent to Caleb Swan, paymaster, followed by numerous individual receipts.
The embarassment regarding General Wilkinson's account still exists. Swan should write him for an explanation of payments that appear to be entirely improper and contrary to the opinion of the Comptroller who says that such matters must be handled through the paymaster by an agent.
