Hamilton discusses the disposition of the Western Army, the alleged excessive issues of provisions, the lack of hostility of the Indians, and the reinforcement from Michilimacinac.
Eager to know the state of arms. The Secretary of State is concerned that Stevens understand the details of his salary and compensation, and that plan will go forward until he receives a formal resignation. Harris is dissatisfied with his allowance and plans to resign. Major Craig wants to know what Stevens will receive, and also threatens to retire. Complaints are made from all quarters. Refers to General Hamilton's estimate, which differs considerably from Hodgdon's. Concern that majors have never received marquees at public expense. Does not agree that the Sergeant Major or the Quartermaster Sergeant should carry arms. Refers to oil rags as a new requisition to clean muskets, and to other camp supplies. Calculates the number of men at mess at any given time. Refers to stationary needs.
Looks forward to requested returns. Not necessary to suspend commissary adjustment. Require certain papers from the Comptroller's office, which have proved difficult to obtain. As soon as he completes a report for General Hamilton, he will work with the Comptroller. Hopes to work with the Secretary of War on Col. Stevens's salary, but Stevens has resigned his position and refuses the compensations.
Not necessary for suspending commissary adjustment since it is not related to returns. Repeated attempts to obtain "certain papers" from Comptroller's Office with not effect. Requested assistance from Craig in obtaining the documents. Col. Stevens resigned and refused compensation.
Col. David Henley requests putty and window glass for new barracks at Tellico and South West Point. Requests order and deposit in the public store, and to be transported by the first wagon. Henley also requests a complete list of armorer's tools.
Certification of payment; $14 for retained rations to Captain Conrad Seyfert, 1st Regiment Philadelphia Militia commanded by Francis Gurney called into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania 1794.
Certification of payment; $188 to for pay to detachment 1st Regiment of Infantry stationed at Camp near Staunton Virginia under the command of Captain Alexander Gibson, including pay of Lieutenant Meriwether Lewis.
Simmons informs McRea to expect pay from John Fitzgerald. Simmons also informs McRea that his recruiting accounts are lacking the proper receipts for settlement.
Simmons informs Henley that his extract of entries was received. Simmons provides to Henley the regulations governing extra allowances payable to officers.
In order to expedite the settlement of claims, Simmons requests that Major General Alexander Hamilton consider directing the Paymaster General, Caleb Swan, to co-locate with the Accountant's Office.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Expresses regret that soldiers in Litchfield are in need of clothing, stating that it harms efforts to encourage recruitment into the army. Explains the deficiencies by arguing that occasions arise that it make it difficult to fulfill certain needs, and states that ships carrying materials have not yet arrived. Also upset at the report that the hats and shoes are of poor quality, which he admits has no good excuse.
Simmons has received a letter from Lt. James Sterrett in Cincinnati enclosing Prior's account and vouchers for expenditures in the Indian Department. Before an examination can take place, Prior must forward the authority under which he acted and the balance due him from the United States.
