Major Erkuries Beatty has exhibited his vouchers for the expenditure of public monies charged to him in order to obtain his discharge from the service. Said vouchers are enclosed, though not validated, being referred to Howell's office for final settlement.
Craig details the shipment of clothing to recipients and addresses correspondence from Captain Henley and General Wilkinson on irregularities in packing up and shipping clothing from Pittsburg to Fort Washington. The boxes were packed in Philadelphia.
Secretary Knox informs the Quartermaster Genreal that he has received the appropriate payments. Advises him to close accounts for past year. Encloses letter from John Belli.
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of monies wanting in the Commissary of Military Stores Department
There are charges exhibited to Swan against Major Erkuries Beatty related to the raising and marching, and providing one month's pay, of his company in 1791 amounting to $1098.25. Beatty has lodged vouchers in the amount of $895.65 so that leaves him indebted to the US for $202.70 pending the resolution of the remainder of his account.
Requests delivery of complete infantry suits of clothing for sergeants, corporals, and privates, except for shoes for Captain Cornelius Sedam in New Brunswick. Also needs woolen overalls, sergeants' swords, and belts.
Request to deliver to Captain Pratt complete suits for sergeants, corporals, and privates. Also requests sergeants' swords and belts, and to exchange one sword and one drum. Asks that they be properly packed in boxes and transported by water to Trenton, then by land to New Brunswick.
Harris reports that Indians remain peaceable. Mentions Mr. Colesworthy. Harris says he is very busy and does not have time to write him. Letter from Mr Bissell to this family enclosed. Mentions Shaylor.
From Isaac Craig at Pittsburg, enclosed is Michael Stevens receipt for payment of carriage of General St. Clair; baggage and store to Pittsburg. Mentions General Wayne. If this cannot be done, plan to let clerks call on General St. Clair for reimbursement of the money. His account has been paid. In order to enable Colonel Nevill to purchase some necessary articles for family, Craig has taken the liberty of drawing $100 and hopes it will not be inconvenient to pay that sum. Refers to the troops at Legion Ville. Has not had a moment to spare from daylight every morning to 8 o'clock at night. Craig thinks he has enemies somewhere, God knowing his place is not much to be envied, his duty, responsibility and pay all considered.
Proctor expresses dissatisfaction with a horse. Mentions limp and that horse had been foundered or otherwise injured. Mentions Governor Mifflin and the Falls of Schuylkill.
Humphreys believes that the United States should have a Navy. He believes that the US Navy would need to consider carefully what sort of ships would comprise it, given the nature of the coast and harbors. Frigates would be the first object, at least 150 feet keel, built of red cedar and live oak, with decks of Carolina pine. The frigates should carry 32 or 24 pound guns, because 12 or 18 pound guns would not answer; US ships need to be capable of combat if there is a war with European powers, especially Great Britain. Although some people might ask whether two small ships are better and more cost-effective than one large one, Humphreys is of the opinion that a large one is best.
From New London Connecticut. Makes reference to Richmond. Comments that about being all destitute of money. Hopes to have some money. Notes that he made out to deliver to Captain Holt. Asks to send forward the muster.
At request of Quarter Master General, bearer brings iron, and nails. At Secretary of War's request, forwards remains of the hundred complete suits of clothing, to make up for deficiencies.
