Appears to address approval of General MacPherson's plan for the occupation of the rebellious Pennsylvania counties, as well as a pardon for a soldier.
Hamilton discusses the complications involved in the disbursement of money for the procurement of quarters, transportation, and other essentials for the recruits.
Martial law should not currently be exercised at Detroit and, as temporary commander in General Wilkinson's absense, Colonel Hamtramck should take whatever actions are needed to guarantee the peace and welfare of the western army including, if the need arises, the building of houses for [Indian chiefs] the Turtle and the Toad.
Certification of payment; $83 pay to detachment of Infantry stationed at West Point under direction of George Fleming, Ordnance and Military Store Keeper for the Ordnance Department.
"I have considered the arrangement and distribution of the two Regiments of Artillerists and Engineers submitted to me...and approve of the same. You will be pleased to cause the said arrangement and distrubution so far as it relates to your command to be carried into immediate effect..."
For informational purposes, the Secretary at War forwards Sacarissa's message to Chapin. The letter from McHenry to Chapin is dated 5 May 1799 and Sacarissa's speech is dated 26 April 1799. Sacarissa's speech is a request for implements of husbandry; ie. farm tools.
Captain Vance court martial discussed and the supposed threats of personal punishment of Vance by W. Simmons. Civil and military court rules described.
Hamilton affirms that there can only be one rule for promotions in the Army and notes that distributing the older Captains among the four regiments of the old establishment may ameliorate possible anquish on their part.
Wolcott maintains that no loss should accrue to the United States as a consequence of a robbery. But should attempts be made to negotiate the bills, such attempts should be made public through the medium of the newspapers.
Reports that the Secretary of War states that extra allowances of clothing are not permitted because the supply in the store is not enough. Sends the extra clothing from the last contract. A magazine in Boston will be established to supply clothing and tents. The Secretary believes good tents will contribute to good health.
Has received invoices of goods received for the Indian Nations: Piankashaws, Patawatimies, Kaskatias, Kikapoos, Weaa, and Eels. Their annuities have been forwarded.
Plans to leave Philadelphia next week for NYC to examine Faesch's castings. He'll first stop in York to examine John Blagg's store, then to Elizabeth Town to examine shot there. Requests that Faesch go early and assemble all stores and make a report.
