This is Shute's response to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799 in which he asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
This is Moore's response to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799 in which he asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
Wolcott refers to the difficulty of providing appropriate accommodations for sick seamen and marines in Newport. Colonel Frazier has recommended erecting a proper building at one end of Goat Island for that purpose. Since this facility would be used by the military, McHenry is asked to take responsiblity for having the building erected.
The Secretary of War has requested Gibson to remain at Fort Mifflin on Mud Island as Quartermaster and Superintendent of workmen. Returns should be regulated to the General Superintendent of Military Stores. Will provide instructions about how to keep books, accounts, and returns, and encloses sketches of several entries. Will provide any other instructions or assistance.
Reports that sea coast carriages are not made for the type of guns they need to carry. Lists prices for garrison carriages. Recommends common carriages as their workmen are more familiar with them. Lists items for delivery.
Reports that it is most likely that not much clothing remains in store nor is expected soon. Suitable stores cannot be procured at New Castle. Reports danger of contagious ague and fever in the city. Perhaps clothing could be inspected at Mr. Billington's house, who is capable and has the space for such an activity. He will be amply compensated.
Certification of payment; $485.54 to a Company, 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Jay New York under command of Captain Nehemiah Freeman, for pay and subsistence.
Simmons informs Smith that soldiers disabled during the War for Independence were not authorized by Congress to received land for service. Simmons makes reference to the Act of Congress dated 16 September 1796.
Forwards to Foncin a letter sent to the Baltimore Naval Committee confirming the continued construction of Fort McHenry on the plan Foncin had submitted.
