Hamilton sends his draft of a bill providing for a provisional army. Such a bill should explain a fundamental arrangement so that subsequent bills need only specify the number to be raised, the duration of service, and the mode of raising.
Cargo safe despite damage to transport boat. Mentioned desire for Sergeant's goods to be transported to him swiftly and safely due to his bad luck with transport in the past. Mentioned use of force to attain certain goals. Quartermaster's Department stores to be forwarded shortly.
Requests a report of Bacon's accounts because he must resolve $72 dollars in his account. Is sending more clothing for Capt. Kead at Easton, asking Hunt to forward the shipment to him.
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipts for bounty paid. Encloses blank muster, pay, and receipt rolls.
Copies of instructions given to Walton, Steele, Moore and speech given by President to Cherokees regarding sale of land. Requested return of journal kept by Commissioners.
"I transmit to you the treaty between the United States and the Cherokee Indians, signed near Tellico, on the second day of October 1798 for your consideration. I have directed the Secretary of War to lay before you the journal of the commissioners and a copy of their instructions."
Talbot complains to Hamilton about his placement in the relative rank of Captains of the Navy. He is particulaly displeased with the placement of Capt. Truxton above him .He argues that when an officer of the Navy is out of command his pay ceases but not his rank which should remain the same when his service recommences.
Articles listed include overalls and shirts for infantry and artillery privates and sergeants. Items are articles wanted to complete contract and order for additional regiment of artillery.
Capt. Ingersoll seeks McHenry's approval of a General Court Martial in which Ingersoll seeks to discharge from the Army men who he believes are totally unfit for service as soldiers.
Hodgdon discusses at length his own compensation. He argues that what the government has allowed for his salary will not be sufficient to maintain his family not to mention the fact that his commercial business suffers due to the time consumed by his public service.
Reports shipment of clothing to Gates with additional shipment of coats to Captain Stoddart. Asks Gates to provide appropriate conveyance to Stoddart as soon as possible. Assumes that both commands stand in need of supplies, and will send as soon as possible. Has already paid freight. Requests acknowledgment of receipt.
Promises to send clothing at the first moment possible to the address of Melancton Smith according to the second invoice received. Will provide information about shipment so Ingersol will know when to expect it. Requests news of receipt of shipment and that it agrees with the invoice.
Reports that there are 15,000 cartouch boxes at various posts. 35,000 are needed to supply 50,000 men. Many returned may not be suitable. Suggests awarding a contract for 40,000 to create a full supply.
Certification of payments; $1392.33 to detachment of Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Governor's Island, New York under command of Captain Frederick Frye, for pay, subsistence, and forage.
Informs Wadsworth of arrangements to inspect an order of new swords, scabbards, and belts. Asks Wadsworth to act as middleman in communicating this to the contractors.
