Among other matters McHenry discusses the steps needed to begin the recruiting service. He notes Mr. Francis will report on the exact periods at which calculations can be made regarding certain quantities of clothing.
Concerned for safety of boat transporting stores. Supply of clothing aloted to Capt. Miller's company incomplete due quantity in store and then orders to march light.
Certification of payments; $83.19 to Estate of Richard Stacey, died in captivity amongst Indians, under command of Captain R.S. Howe, 4th Sub Legion, to be paid to Stacey's father William.
Certification of payments; $1300 to Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendant of Military Stores, salary for himself and clerks employed in his office, the military storekeeper and assistant military storekeeper.
In this mostly illegible letter, the following can be read; Cherokee Indians; William Blount, Governor of the Southwestern Territory; Treaty of Holston; steal a horse; laws of the United States; property stolen; Indian tribes; frontier; value of the property; deduction for stolen horses; Intercourse Law; compensation; application to Congress; General Daniel Smith; Power of Attorney;
Craig soon expects to transmit a return for the period through 1798 but those of the Commissary Department he is particularly anxious to settle. So far he has not been able to obtain the vouchers for issues at Marietta. The provisions at that post are charged to Joseph Buel who was recommended by the commander, Colonel Sproat.
Describes works project at Governor's Island, New York, fortified as part of an extensive coastal defense system. Includes articles needed to be purchased.
Acknowledges receipt of letters. Includes receipt for horses for Indians as well as invoices for clothing and other public stores sent by Herbert. Hopes they prove to be a reasonable supply.
Stephen Hillis forwards abstract of payments made by the agent of the Department of War in the State of Tennessee on account of the recruiting service and an abstract on account of the hospital department.
Certification of payments; $20.80 to estate of Private John Dew, deceased, Company of Artillerists and Engineers under command of Captain Griffith McCree [McRee].
Elijah Robinson, who resides a few miles from Windsor, has been requested to muster and inspect Lt. Leonard's recruits at that place. The necessary rolls and instructions should be forwarded to him.
Articles of agreement between Wolcott and William Rhodes and William Tyler of Providence Rhode Island to manufacture 2000 stands of arms complete with bayonet and ramrods fit for service and to be delivered at Providence Rhode Island.
