Smith continues to conduct experiments on the proper measure of the pace. He is attached to the English time, 65 & 1/2 yards per minute, based on the approved Prussian system.
Explains that his health and remote residence are the reason why his request for compensation offered by Congress to refugees from Canada is submitted so late.
A list of articles wanted for the Dey and Ministry with the commission for timber on the annuity, i.e., to launch and pave the way for said timber to turn out at Algiers to the advantage of the United States. All the listed articles should be directed to O'Brien at Algiers and he warns that these articles should be particularly attended to or he shall have no friends to aid him. Since the timber cannot be transported on one vessel, the listed articles should be divided between the vessels carrying the timber.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Described the events and conduct that lead to the court martial hearing of Lieut. Leybourne of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers. Hamilton disapproved of Leybourne's sentence of "not guilty" and lodged a complaint that the justice system suppressed the truth. Regardless, Leybourne was acquitted
Secretary of War passed along letter and accounts of Bruff to Simmons. Simmons gave detailed description of the 2nd Article of the Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances to Officers. Simmons accused Bruff of making extravagant charges regarding room allowances and authorized only a reasonable reimbursement.
Ellery alluded to mistake made by Pay Master General on accounts for Quarter Master's Stores. Account examined by General Hamilton. Simmons attempted to ascertain the specific accounts, mentioning Coll. Stevens, Agent for the War Department at New York, and those of Bell, Smith, Gain, and Tenlych.
Letter from Abraham Ellery, Adjutant General of the Army in New York, to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Image not available. Letter citation.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
