Directs issue of clothing to troops in Georgia, listed as recipients are cavalry, the 1st Regiment of Artillery, and the 4th Regiment of Infantry. The usual change in clothing allowance for troops in the South is noted (3 pairs of linen overalls and one of wool, rather than the standard 2 of each).
Henley acknowledges receipt from Samuel Meredith by way of Thomas Brown, Collector of Revenue and Agent for John Overton, Supervisor for the District of Tennessee, a sum to be used for the incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department in that place.
Samuel Lyman has informed Williams that Hodgdon will receive and transmit the money for Williams' department in the future. Enclosed is a Power of Attorney appointing Hodgon as his agent. Williams will soon forward his account for the work done in the factory during the past year.
Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
Rice explains to Hamilton his reasons for ranking Capt. Draper third instead of seventh on his list of officers. He is deemed more worthy than those below him on the list.
Reports on the case of Mr. Pintard, a U.S. consul to Madeira, who apparently continued trade with parts of Morocco after being informed that it would be viewed as an act of war by the Emperor of Morocco. His actions dishonored himself both as a government official and a citizen. Finds him greatly reprehensible, and advises that his present consulship be revoked and no new consulship be offered to him.
Directs sending of numerous military stores to New York, in parcels marked for transport to Boston, Mass.; Newport, RI; and Portland, Mass [now Maine]. The items are clothing, equipment and swords.
Condy argues that Clerks of the District Court are not qualified to enforce the rules of naturalization of aliens so a special office should be established for that purpose.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Certification of payment; $97.86 to Frederick Barthold, reward, jail fees, lodging in apprehending L. Miller, a deserter from Captain Cochrans Company, and Nicholas Pollerd, deserter from Captain Henrys Company.
