Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: Hamilton warns of the ill effects of officers complaining in front of their men about the poor quality of articles furnished by the army. Such talk can only foster discontent among the troops. If there are complaints, they should be made by officers to their commandants who should then inform Hamilton of suggestions for improvements.
Simmons thanks Hodgdon, who remained in Philadelphia despite warnings of a possible outbreak of the fever, for watching over his house and property and keeping him aprised of events in the capital city.
McHenry forwards a letter from General Pinckney, recommending his nephew Thomas Pinckney for a lieutenancy in the 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. McHenry concurs, noting that Thomas Pinckney is a member of a militia company formed out of the students at Princeton College.
McHenry reviews the procedures for requisiitioning articles such as boats and gun carriages and for the erection of barracks and other buildings. These procedures are to be followed unless it is the opinion of the Commanding General that the time required to adhere to them would materially damage the service.
At the request of Mr. Harris the following has been sent to Captain Gibbs at Bristol in hogshead No. 6: infantry private's coats and vests; sergeant's linen overalls; large buttons; and small buttons.
Major Craig discusses private matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions concerns regarding Yellow Fever in Philadelphia and notifies Hodgdon of his application for a military land warrant.
Encloses return of clothing wanted for Capt. Stilles company of artillerists and engineers. States that he will supply the coats and vests, requesting that Hodgdon supply the rest.
