In settling the account of John Mackey, lately the paymaster and storekeeper of the armory at Harpers Ferry, he should be given credit for the money he paid over to Abraham Shepherd, who acts as temporary paymaster and storekeeper, and charge the same to Shepherd.
General Hamilton has ordered Freeman to apply to Hodgdon for clothing for a complete company of Artillerists and Engineers who will be enlisted from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The clothing should be forwarded to Mr. William Crafts, agent for the War Department at Charleston. The deficiencies of clothing for Kalteisen's company and the shoes for Frye's company should be sent by the same conveyance.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers .
Claiborne presents his compliments to Hodgdon and thanks him for the loan of newspapers received from the Natchez District which will be returned the following day.
Simmons received letter with the Accounts of Postage and the letters of General Hamilton authorizing payment. Sum will be passed to the credit of Stevens account.
Mr. Orr has stated that he gave the necessary certificates of inspection to the manufacturers of the swords and belts and had them boxed and marked US 1799 but took no further charge of them. They were to be forwarded to John Harris at Philadelphia and have been received by him. Those fabricated by Mr. Starr are to be held until a vessel sailing from Middletown to Philadelphia can be found.
Major Craig forwards abstracts of stores issued and received to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also reports that the Quartermaster General will allow payment for the armorer.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Pinckney comments on Hamilton's orders to stop the recruiting service for the twelve regiments and how it affects specific regiments. Cited peace with France as possibility for reinlisting men in anticipation of "ruptures with other powers". Listed several regiments that would be camping at Harper's Ferry during the summer.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
