Forwards correspondence from two Massachusetts senators concerning the wishes of a company of Northampton (Massachusetts) artillery [apparently militia; a letter from Adams to McHenry of July 29th notes that they desire the loan of cannon from the Springfield Armory].
Stevenson 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.
The death of Mr. Laesch has put affairs at Morris Town in such a state that a delay in the report to Hodgdon will be necessary. Indeed , Ford's necessary absence to attend the Commissioners will prevent for a short time his attendance to the stores Should the quantity of shot be cast in iron molds? Perhaps the heirs of Laesch will produce 100 tons if they are needed.
