Notification that J. McKee has received partial payment for transporting horses and an Indian to Pittsburgh. McHenry ordered McKee be paid remaining amount upon arrival in Pittsburgh and furnish him with provisions to transport the horses by boat.
Malcolm McGhee received $300 to defray expenses of himself, George Colbert, a chief of the Chickasaws, his wife and two other Indians from Philadelphia to Knoxville, to be settled with David Henley, agent for War Department.
An act of Congress which details a medical system for the U.S. armed forces, including hierarchy of rank, regulations for supply, discipline, and hospital organization, salaries, etc.
Col. Joseph Williams requests rolled iron for public works in Springfield. Hodgdon requests the iron to be stored at public store in Philadelphia until transportation can be provided to Springfield. Col. Stevens has received his muskets and flints from Mr. Watson, although his requested order of arms, worms, and priming wires are insufficient in number. The muskets are not in proper order.
Has examined accounts and vouchers of Mr. Glen to present information to Accountant for adjustment. Refers to other charges under Mr. Glen's responsibility. Suggests issuing a warrant in his favor to obtain vouchers for a full adjustment of his disbursement.
Colonel Buel is recommended as being better acquainted with the water than most people so he should be consulted on the projected dam to be established from Virginia to the island on the Potomac.
Hunter's wife Rachel is to receive a portion his pay for the month of February and proceed immediately to Harpers Ferry. That sum should be enough to defray her expenses and Hodgdon is asked to instruct her as to the most economical and expeditious mode of travel.
