Reports that the armory buildings used for filing and finishing has burned. Joseph Williams has suggested building more wells to prevent future fires. Suggests the same for the public building at Harpers Ferry.
Pay roll of eight employed in the Quarter Masters Department to descend the river from Cincinnati to the Natchez with public boats and discharged at Natchez 2 March 1799.
In what appears to be a personal letter, Jones discusses his life and prospects. He is grateful that he married a most worthy country girl from the County of Brunswick. He has rented his storehouse to a worthy Quaker who keeps a store of goods worth 2000 pounds (currency).
Regrets that iron purchased by Thomas Annelly has proved faulty. The iron requested is not at hand, but something will be managed. Acknowledges assistance of Mr. Brindley. Refers to human weakness and the discontent of Mackey's superintendent--hopes that strife and subordination will subside. Col. Bull is in town requesting drafts due. Wishes to know if men are discharged so he can stop their advances.
Hamilton orders Rivardi to examine and assess the present disposition of the posts in the northwestern quarters with an emphasis on considerations of defense, settlement, and trade.
Capt. Thomas Lewis has written that in settling his account with Simmons' office, sundry charges have not been admitted to which Lewis feels entitled. He therefore has made an appeal to the Treasury. Simmons is requested to furnish a statement of the several sums disallowed with the appropriate vouchers and the reasons that they were disallowed.
Hamilton ordered Rivardi, now under his command, to visit all posts in Northern and Northwestern quarters to review current situation for possible changes regarding defense and trade.
Refers to letter with rigid rules outlining instructions. Raises potential queries for consideration: articles on board ships, accountablity for stores, tracing accounts through subordinates, layout of record book, etc.
The key to Mr. Smith's store has not been returned. This will cost the US. Requests return of key. Smith is not entitled to the rent already received. He has removed stores for his own accommodation. Many articles injured; some ruined.
