Hodgdon expects that Pennsylvania will pay for the tents and poles used by the health office but made chargeable, according to Middle's receipt, to Pennsylvania.
McHenry writes Willing on behalf of one of the directors of the Baltimore Branch Bank, who would like to continue in the role of director and would like Willing's help in the coming election.
Captain Hill former British officer offering surveys of New York City port and harbor for sale. Hamilton requested MacPherson to find out if the Sec. of War already procured the surveys.
Stevens is at a loss as to what to charge the government for his services as agent and superintendent of all that is done in New York. He has given up his private business so he could attend to public matters and argues that his pay must at least provide a living for him,
Encloses Captain Blanchard's bill relative to gun stocks; also encloses a duplicate receipt from Majors Kinsley and Perkins relative to gun stocks. Also mentions Joseph Williams' letter concerning a defect in muskets.
Hamilton notifies McHenry of the displeasure of General Huntington at not receiving notice of his appointment and he expresses alarm and suspicion regarding the lack of information on nominations.
Outlines account of 45,586 pounds sterling for the purchase of muskets with bayonets and cannons for land and navy efforts. Contracts have been drawn to manufacture muskets and salt peter. Refers to the transfer of supplies from the Treasury.
Certification of payment; $1000.08 due to Company of 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Wolcott under command of Captain William Littlefield.
Received a bale containing fifty pairs of woolen overalls in good condition; Captain Irvine also thanks Hodgdon for the appreciated clothing - including vests and coats - that he has received.
Payment of $27.61 to Mary Fountain, matron to the hospital at Bedloe's Island, New York (today known as Liberty Island - location of the Statue of Liberty).
Petitions to be granted extraordinary expenses in fulfillment of his duties as Inspector of Artillery. Seeks more favorable appointment from the President. Expresses commitment to the nation.
Hodgdon discusses the terms by which the United States has rented one half of the powder magazine of Pennsylvania, including additional terms if more than one half of the magazine is needed.
In light of confusion over the validity of past land sales to individual settlers and rent collecting - settlements that were allegedly made when the Indians were drunk - the Adams administration insists that all land sales in the future be made as public treaties, in the presence of an agent and authorized by the United States. Points to British precedent in defending his claim that Congress must regulate all Indian land sales. Alleges that this new policy will prevent the Indians from being cheated in private sales. On these grounds, the Adams administration denies the Indians' request.
McHenry's submission of a report on proposed changes to the makeup of standard artillery and dragoon regiments, expanding the number of officers and men. The proposed expansions, with comparisons to the existing establishment, are appended.
