Whatever communications to McHenry from the Comptroller relate to the Simmons' office, the appropriate parts of those letters will be sent on to Simmons.
Hodgdon has directed that when alterations are made at any of the posts, the documents associated with them should accompany the returns. Wilkins points out that when transfers are made from one post to another the associated vouchers cannot be produced immediately for the returns. Wilkins directs Quartermasters as to how to set up their books. General returns from the western posts are enclosed.
Jackson notes that Ebenezer Stevens has taken his return for clothing and discusses clothing supply concerns of the following officers and their posts: Captain Wadsworth at New London, Captain Henry at Fort Adams, Lieutenant Leonard at Fort Jay and later ordered to Portland,
Colonel Stevens states that he will forward necessary clothing to Capt. Stilles' company at Fort Jay. Mentions that he has not yet received the chest of arms.
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline and routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
Willcocks laments the severe want of clothing and shoes for the recruits of the Twelfth Regiment in winter quarters, some of whom have refused duty and a number of men who might have enlisted have refused because of the shortages.
Washington states that while he approves of the establishment of national Military Academy he declines to comment on the proposed plan, a duty that should be carried out by the Secretary of War and Congress.
North inquires about the added expenses and burdens of Assistants in the Office of the Adjutant General and whether or not additional pay and emoluments would be justified.
Maj. Jackson asks Hamilton how the bill will be settled for the repairs of the barracks at Salem since he has been informed that his orders for payments will be not be accepted.
Secretary Wolcott acknowledges William Henry's letter offering to fabricate [manufacture] muskets for the use of the United States but contracts for that purpose have already been made. Since it is probable that some contractors may fail to meet their obligations, an order for 500 muskets will be issued provided they meet specific standards and are delivered promptly.
