Hamilton warns Rice that delays in pay and muster rolls result in soldiers not being paid in a timely manner which causes discontent among them. He orders Rice to inform him of the cause of the delays in sending the necessary vouchers.
Hamilton discusses the disposition of detachments under the commands of Lt. Daniel Newman, Capt. Ferdinand Claiborne, Capt. Meriwether Lewis, Capt. Joseph Brock, and Capt. Richard Sparks.
Contractors are bound only to furnish officers and their companies with articles specified by regulations and only when the articles are in store. Contractors were not obligated to issue like sums of money to officers in lieu of articles.
Simmons received letter from Freeman regarding Mr. Crocker, contractor. Simmons answered Crocker's letter regarding payment of officers for straw due the officers company. Simmons enclosed a copy of the letter sent to Crocker and Regulations issued by Secretary of War.
Settlement of account of John Mackey, Pay Master at Armoury of Harper's Ferry, Virginia. Mackey received credit on the books of the Office, Simmons requested Hodgdon update the entries on his books.
Contract for 10,000 pair of shoes--McHenry with Jonas Wade. Detailed contract that stipulated inspection for quality, specific sizes, delivery dates, and description of shoes.
Enclosed is a return of all the [?] cases of grape shot left in the repository that are fit for service. There were no issues or receipts during the last quarter.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Hamilton will bear in mind Abigail Adams' request regarding the transfer of the 12th Regiment and shall fulfill her wish so long as it is not incompatible with the good of the service.
Directed by the Committee of Ways and Means to furnish information pertaining to money granted by Congress for Indian annuities and how the accounts are rendered, checked, and settled.
This General Order states that all returns should be made to the Deputy Quartermaster General that are related to arms and accoutrements and camp equipage and utensils required by the twelve additional regiments of infantry and battalions of artillery commanded by Majors Tousard and Hoops to take the field.
Certification of payment; $133.06 pay to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Forrest, Infantry, ordered out to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania 1794.
