Based on Information from Major Abner Hammond who is currently visiting the Creek towns, relations with the Indians are more favorable than they have appeared. Nevertheless, Governor Jackson confirms that he will be prepared for possible hostilities so as to avoid devastation on the frontier.
Reports death of Mr. Faesch. Recounts number of shell and shot remaining on contract with Faesch. Wishes to make a full report of what is available in Elizabeth Town and New York. Lists prices for iron casts. Does not know if kentledge is wanting.
Lewis is sending Stocktons account in order that Stockton may sign a receipt for the amount in his account and then forward it to the Secretary of War.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers. Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline
Along with his returns for the second quarter of 1799 Fleming notes that he delivered the apparatus for the brass french four-pounder to Captain McClallen on General Hamilton's order in the belief that the general would not have given such an order without authorization from the Secretary of War.
"Mr. Thomas Y. Howe in answer to my inquiry whether a second lieutenancy in the 11th Regiment, in addition to his appointment as secretary to the Inspector General [Hamilton] would suit his ideas, says 'As the measure has been proposed by General Hamilton, [I] will accept with pleasure.'"
States that the army and navy are equally necessary for the safety and prosperity of the U.S., and that "we must own the risks" as other nations do. Discusses the application of Hamilton's plan of military supply, which was feared to require the approval of Congress, but apparently does not.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
Adams notes that he has weighed the case of Joseph Perkins, a recently court-martialled private, and signed a warrant for his execution. In the manner of the discussion of Sgt. Richard Hunt's court martial, Adams signifies his willingness to have the department heads [Cabinet] review this case as well.
Approves Stevens's salary request. Expresses support for Stevens and his work at the assigned post. Reports the building of bell tents and wonders if Stevens knows anything about their construction.
Certification of payment; $164 pay to a company, 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Jay, New York under command of Captain James Read
Simmons responds to Stille's objections regarding the settlement of his subsistence account. Simmons informs Stille to expect payment from Nicholas Fish.
