Senator Dayton corresponds with McHenry on the wintering of troops stationed in New Jersey, requesting that a new contract for the supplying of rations be immediately drawn up for Dayton's brother, the mayor of Elizabethtown. Dayton adds that the present contractor may be upset with the annulment of the old contract, but that the public would be glad to learn of the savings that will be produced through the new one.
Hamilton discusses the employment of Mr. Williams and the incompetency of Mr. Francis. He expresses concerns about the inadequate nature of the supply system, which fails to deliver goods in a timely fashion. He requests weekly returns of supplies from Hodgdon and expresses his regret that Carrington was not appointed Quartermaster General.
Vance asks why his official pay period starts after the date he considers his appointment. He explains the discrepancy between the muster rolls and actual enlistment.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
Certification of payment; $1056.93 to Edmund Winchester, Contractor, for rations and quartermaster stores furnished at Castle William Island, in Boston.
An explanation of measures taken for constructing defenses at Baltimore and Boston. Includes an estimate of the expense for the construction of a fort [Fort McHenry] to be erected at Whetstone Point near Baltimore.
Confirmation that two brass field pieces six pounders will be transported on the ship "South Carolina" now lying in Charleston harbor. They are to be delivered to Samuel Hodgdon at Philadelphia who will pay the customary freignt.
