Reports that the cartouch box he had made has been approved. Wonders if a contract should be drawn for the manufacture of 20,000 to supply the public store. He'll have 6 more boxes ready for patterns. Properly seasoned wood will be supplied by the public store.
Certification of payments; $662.23 to Company of 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Johnston, South Carolina under command of Captain Michael Kalteisen
Certification of payments; $122.76 to Thomas Atkinson for provisions supplied detachment of troops under command of Captain John Henry at Trenton New Jersey, on march from Fort Jay, New York to Easton Pennsylvania, payable to Joseph Milner.
This a circular letter to officers to hold themselves in readiness until specific orders are issued and, since the appointment of officers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia is incomplete, no final arrangements have been made regarding relative rank.
Writes Congressman Brace that a change in the law reducing the number of surgeon's mates to two per regiment has prevented him from appointing a particular doctor.
Hamilton issues his orders to the Regimental Commandants as to the organization of the States into military districts and sub-districts and the concomitant assignment of officers.
Hamilton observes that the necessary directions have been provided for the business of recruiting and notes that McHenry's silence apparently means that his authorization is not required for the distribution of the States into districts and subdistricts.He worries about the accountability for the distribution of clothing and advises that the Paymaster should also act as regimental clothier. Since Spring has come early, linen overalls for the troops will suffice.
