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• Allowance of Spirits

  Hamilton has ordered Major Adam Hoops and Captain James Stille to Fort Niagara to investigate Captain James Bruff's charges against Rivardi. He states that although most men had enlisted when the "the allowance" of spirits "was but half a gill per day...Those who entered the service whist the act of Congress which allows a gill per day was in force..have some colour to contend that the withholding from them of any part of that allowance would be a breach of contract." He states that he has "for some time considred as important to the United States to have a vessel in the lake." Reports that "the Secretary of War has determined to postpone the appointment of cadets to a future day."

• RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
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  Instructions for Delivery of Stores; Questions Cost

  Seeks to maintain a regular supply for the army in the East. Has forwarded list from the Storekeeper to be deposited with Hunt. Mr. Bass has items in store; he will return in the shallop and provide any assistance. Need to provide quarters for Bass, Harris, clerks, and laborers. Questions cost of repairs as compared to Trenton.
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  Instructions for Shipment of Clothing

  Encloses list of quantity of clothing waiting for delivery. Because the store may be shut up in a day or two, it is necessary to get these shipments out as soon as possible. Instructions for clothing for Trenton.
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  Requests Details about Clothing Requests

  Received the return of clothing. Needs details about each item in the contract before he can approach the Secretary of War.

• Citation Only

  Cited in Simmons to Henry, 09/05/1799.

• No Jackets and Only Eight Coats

  "Since I had the honor of writing to you yesterday a supply of clothing and horseman's tents have come to hand which I am much pleased with. I am sorry however to find that there are no jackets amongst them and only eight coats. An additional supply will be wanting very soon as we are tolerably successful in recruiting."

• Settlement of a Rule of Promotion

  Hamilton complains that the recent appointments in Colonel Bentley's regiment appear to have been made without reference to guiding principles. Hamilton believes hat this practice will lead to considerable dissatisfaction among the officers affected. He recommends that Bentley's appointments be rescinded and that future appointments in all regiments be made according to well-established rules of promotion.

• Extra Compensation for Members of a Court Martial and Judge Advocates

  Hamilton complains of the lack of extra compensation for members of a Court Martial and for Judge Advocates and suggests that the Quartermaster department's regulation allowing five dollars per month to men in such service should be applied everywhere.
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  Request for Investigation of Fee to Be Paid to the Captor of An Army Deserter

  Hugh McAlister asks that Adams bring his case directly to the accountant in the War Office, for investigation. McAlister claims a Congressional bounty of $10 for apprehending and turning in an army deserter, David Gill. William Simmons, the accountant, had refused McAlister's certificate without stating a reason. McAlister claims it is less a matter of money than a matter of justice.
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  Payment & Description of Work for Hat Contractor

  Order for payment of a contractor who trimmed 30 hats for the 13th Regiment, to the amount of $8.19. A balance sheet is attached, which includes a description of the contractor's (John Bolles) work on the hats.

• Estimate of the Expenses in Repairing the Public Buildings at Carlisle

  Estimate of the expenses both as to materials and workmanship in repairing the public puildings at Carlisle, August 24, 1799
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  Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon

  Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to assist in the procurement of clay.
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  Procuring a Further Supply of Water

  He needs another water supply to accommodate the engine in case of fire, it might be necessary to dig another well and sink two large cisterns.Hodgdon's approval and directions are required.
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  Alarm at the Conduct of the Indians

  Craig discusses his returns and notes his awareness of the fever in Philadelphia. Colonel Hamtramck is on his way to Pittsburgh and will stay through the winter. He has been informed by Governor St. Clair that the inhabitants of the northwestern territory are much alarmed by the recent conduct of the Indian tribes. Two men were recently killed on their way from Kentucky, perhaps by Indians although the killers may have been thieves since it was known that they were carrying a considerable sum of money.

• Citation Only

  Cited in Simmons to Orne, 9/02/1799

• Citation Only

  Cited in Simmons to Foncin, 08/28/1799.

• RE Infractions of Military Discipline & Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline and concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay

• Parker's Complaints and Recommendations

  Parker complains about the want of clothes for the soldiers, the lack of subsistence money for officers, rusted arms, and unwieldy cartridge boxes. He believes that the appointment of cadets would enhance the recruiting service.
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  Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War

  Major Craig informs the Secretary of War of two men killed by Indians near Muskingum.
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  Requests Payment for Captain Edward Butler for Amos Birch, Cherokee Boundary

  Requests payment for Captain Edward Butler for Amos Bird to pay commissioners for running the Cherokee line based on the Treaty of Tellico.
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  Requests Payment for Captain Edward Butler for Cherokee Boundary, Treaty of Tellico

  Requests Payment to Captain Edward Butler to pay commissioners as stated in the Treaty of Tellico and to run the Cherokee line.

• Moore Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799

  Moore is listed as replying to the Circular of 7/13/1799 in which McHenry asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.

• Want of Money for Recruiting Purposes

  "I send you an abstract from Colonel Parker's letter of the fifteenth of this month. By this you will see the extremities to which the officers of his regiment are put from the want of money for recruiting purposes. I enclose likewise an extract from Major Rivardi's letter of the twenty fifth of July. It would appear to be proper that the officers of the corps to which Major Rivardi belongs should be furnished with the enumerated articles, but not being acquainted with the arrangements which you may have made, I have declined taking any measure in the case."

• My attention will be confined to my own district...

  "On the subject of Winter Quarters, my attention will of course be confined to my own district. Doubtless, attention is paying by others to the troops which will be stationed within General Pinckney's district."