Gordon explains that the shot can be deposited at Fort Jay on Governors Island. but since it belongs to the United States it should be kept separate from the state ammunition. Gordon talked to the owner of the vessel bound for New Orleans who reported that the cabin will be filled with freight so there is no room for Hodgdon's friend. Still there should be room for him in other vessels bound for that port.
Deputy Quartermaster General Ogden asserts that officers of the line are best qualified to act as assistants to the Quartermaster and would ease the large workload of that department. Nominates subaltern to fulfill position of assistant to Ogden.
Responds to questions about bill drawn to John W. Hooker, who paid Barclay McGhee, for waggoning at the garrisons at Tellico. This contract should furnish Captain Butler with a team. Forwards list of people licensed to trade with the Indian Nations. Explains reason for granting license to John Chisholm. Discusses interactions with people requesting licenses to act as Indian agents.
Refers to claims of James Caruthers and Thomas Callan regarding horses stolen by the Cherokees. Agent Robert White will provide testimony, although he went into the Cherokee Nation without proper authority. Robert White should be prosecuted for hiding horses.
Sheafe's account suspended because Secretary of War was yet to make a decision regarding commission to be allowed for Sheafe's expenses. Decision rendered by Secretary of War, account adjusted, and balance due to Sheafe to be paid by Nathaniel Rogers.
Sec. of War determined Shepherd debited with sums of money after examination of accounts of John Mackey, late Pay Master at the armory of Harper's Ferry. Shepherd was charged on the books of the Office owing the government $2609.20.
Sec. of War's request for statements of expenditure in relation to the Indian Department can only be honored by Simmons after he received the dates for the materials requested. Simmons listed the difficulties related to procuring the documents requested.
Respecting McHenry's request requiring statements of expenditures of the Indian Department, Simmons stipulates that he needs to know the specific period of time being examined. He warns that the information furnished by his office must necessarily be incomplete.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of Individual Officers and Soldiers.
Henley requests payment of $125.39 to John Crozier, postmaster at Knoxville, to be appropriated to the contingent and incidental expenses of government.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
