McHenry encloses letters from several officers and speeches from Indian head-men as well as his response to the speech made in Philadelphia to assist Hamilton in deciding whether the garrison of Detroit, weakened by draughts, should be reinforced.
Hamilton provides a detailed interpretation of those parts of the the Articles of War that relate to those officers who have the authority to convene Courts Martial. He concludes that none but a general officer or his representative has this authority.
Cartouche boxes similar in quality to those made in London can be found in Philadelphia. Lists prices with additional features such as different types of belts. While expensive, they create a stunning appearance for a soldier.
Certification of payments; $52.60 to Major Thomas Cushing, 1st Regiment of Infantry for expenditures on journey from Tennessee to Philadelphia on orders from Brigadier General Wilkinson
Morris assures Hamilton that he welcomes his superintendance and asks only that he be given sufficient notice if he is to be transferred to another garrison so that he can make appropriate arrangements for the housing of his familty and the disposition of his effects.
Morris assures Hamilton that he welcomes his superintendance and asks only that he be given sufficient notice if he is to be transferred to another garrison so that he can make appropriate arrangements for the housing of his familty and the disposition of his effects.
Livermore provides his opinion as to how New Hampshire should be divided into recruiting districts with each county comprising a district and a town within each county as the district headquarters.
Among numerous other matters, Senator Sedgwick gives his opinion of how Massachusetts should be divided into recruiting districts. He is highly critical of Adams' insistance on communicating directly with a Senate committee on the nomination of William Vans Murray to be Minister Plenipotentiary to France.
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Captain Gates, dated Castle William, February 13th, 1799, in which he complains of the want of clothing and blankets.
Writes of garrisons in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia. Mentions activity of General Pinckney. Requests careful attention to Indian lands on Cumberland River.
Certification to John Chisholm authorizing delivery of rifle by order of Secretary of War for $35.00. Stephen Hollis and Samuel Riley certify they saw David Henley deliver rifle to Bloody Fellow.
This is a formal statement by Lieut. John Knight of the 2nd Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers regarding the angry confrontation between William Simmons, Accountant for the War Department, and Captain Samuel Vance.
