Pinckney proposes putting the Captain in the rear of the center of his company which will place him in the best situation to attend to his whole company. Detailed argument.
Inquires about a bill from Doctor Sappington claiming attendance on the sick, and notes that there is no certificate. Also asks about Doctor Hamilton's bill for services. Requests more information on services.
Simmons enclosed forms to guide Annin in the proper method for stating account information for the armoury at Harper's Ferry, VA. List of forms enclosed.
Voucher of compensation for services as Quartermaster Superintendent of Artificers and Workmen, (agreeable to appointment of Secretary of War), at Fort Mifflin, endorsed twice by McHenry and Simmons.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Pinckney observes that since he has removed the troops near Harpers Ferry to the camp on the high ground their illness has considerably decreased. In the 8th and 9th Regiments there have been 14 deaths, yet reports say that more than that number have been lost daily.
Encloses copy of a letter from Col. Rice relative to the issue of clothing for his troops. States that if the troops are not to be disbanded by the end of the year, they will be in a "very naked and distressed situation, unless clothing be issued."
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
