Kilty found the person in question, not at Price's, but at another shipyard and he was informed of Hodgdon's claim. He did not immediately consent to provide security for the payment of the money but promised to discuss the business the next day. He continued to withhold security until his letter is answered by Hodgdon.
Tench Francis, as Purveyor of Public Supplies, should be debited in Simmons' books for $2,850 which has been paid by him to Israel Chapin whose accounts have been rendered to Simmons for settlement.
Captain Ingersoll acknowledges Hamilton's superitendance of the post and troops at West Point and his intention to forward all furure communications, including reports and returns, to Hamilton.
Report of Captain Edward Butler's accounts with accountant's report. Assumes that Butler drew money from the paymaster, the tent master, and the quartermaster to discharge duties from Commander-in-Chief. Assumes expenditures of accounting office with each department. Believes both accounts should have been settled with army officers who made the advances. Requests further consideration.
Certification of payments; $125.60 to Major Thomas Cushing, 1st Regiment of Infantry and Inspector for pay, subsistence, and forage for month of January 1799.
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing muster and pay rolls. Mentions Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York.
Refers to appointment by General Washington to lead US army and the unusual and urgent circumstances. Outlines certain garrisons and forts. Discusses activity along the Western frontier. Requests immediate response to instructions. Announces General Hamilton's responsibility overseeing all troops. Mentions issue of raising troops and detachment of officers and non-commissioned officers. Encloses copies of letters.
Lists eleven questions the Secretary of War must answer relative to the business at Harpers Ferry, including what buildings should be erected, the number of mechanics needed, the location of the sites of the buildings, the route for transporting the iron, burning bricks, etc.
In an enclosure [not included], Pinckney sends the assignments of most of the officers from North Carolina being given positions in the provisional army, having been selected by the governor from the list prepared by the War Department. Also includes several officers from Tennessee, who are in the same regiment as these North Carolinians, so that relative rank within the regiment might be fixed.
Responding to Hodgdon's concern that the muskets would not arrive in time, Kilty applied one of the muskets already on hand to the purpose for which the others had been directed so no inconvenience should arise.
Enclose an account of expenditures and trouble with shipping of goods from Philadelphia. Request payment to John Barnes. Have sent goods to destinations except for box of stationary.
Writes from Detroit that he has received the clothing requested, including vests and woolen overalls. Adds that he hopes the troops will receive such supplies in a more timely manner in the future.
Major Craig forwards a return of clothing, quartermaster, hospital, and ordinance stores to the Secretary at War. Craig also mentions that he will be traveling to Philadelphia.
