Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay & routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
The Secretary of War requests information about an order to complete three-pounder ordnance. Captain Elliot's detachment is ready to load the ammunition. Suggests means of getting ammunition to them.
Certification of payments; $698.25 to detachment of the 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Jay under command of Captain Walter L. Cochran.
Certification of payments;$50.74 to Daniel Stevens, Supervisor of Revenue for the District of Charleston, South Carolina, commissions for receiving and paying monies from War Department.
Has directed 2 parcels of clothing for New York and Connecticut regiments. Mentions potential April recruits. Discusses juggling positions of Captain Shoemaker, who has gone to the insurrection, and Captain Valentine. Requests assistance with recruiting service.
McHenry has directed Lieutenant Leonard to sail to New York to receive Hamilton's orders and arrange for supplies, rations, and transportation for his men.
Ames provides an assessment of arms production at the Springfield Armory. Though he has manufactured as many as seventeen muskets per month, it appears that during the current month he will produce thirteen due probably to the inexperience of the workmen. It also appears that he can make muskets at a lower cost than that of private contractors provided there are no unnecessary expenses.
Mentions that he had contacted the Treasury Secretary about receiving credit for a quantity of powder that he purchased, but has not yet heard back from the Treasury. Also notes that he has taken command of a regiment of artillery.
In order to keep track of current military affairs, McHenry asks Hamilton to forward to him letters from General Wilkinson and any others that may be important.
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's recent letter. Adams confirms all officer appointments recommended by General Pinckney, and asks that all notifications of officer vacancies and of candidates for replacements be forwarded first to him. Sends several personal recommendations of officers, and asks that all commissions be sent out without loss of time, especially as the New England officers grow impatient for them.
Certification of payments; 1st Regiment of Infantry stationed at West Point under direction of George Fleming, ordnance military storekeeper for the service of the Ordnance Department.
Certification of payments; $84.73 to detachment 1st Regiment of Infantry stationed at West Point under direction of George Fleming, ordnance military storekeeper for the service of the Ordnance Department, for pay.
Discussion of garrison commanders, particularly Fort Michilimackinac. Refers to command of the President. Is grateful for the presidential nominations and commissions of artillerists and engineers.
