Notification by John Murray that Captain Sever of the Herald sloop of war left Halifax Nova Scotia with cannons and shot requested by General Washington and are en route to be delivered to Charleston, SC per the order of Benjamin Stoddert.
In addition to discussing the business of medicine and the continued disappearance of Jacob Death, Hodgdon notes that the troops are assembling to welcome the president.
Inquiry into "rascal" Jacob Death. "Great men" are busy, Presidential visit soon, Hodgdon will mention Craig's claim for compensation. Enclosed claim of W. Turner, J. Loftbary, and H. Miller which were previously suspended from payment due to possibility that money was already given as an advance.
In addition to discussing the advances to shipwrights and the absense of infection in Philadelphia, Hodgdon notes that Generals Washington, Pinckney, and Hamilton are raising a new army.
Andrew Anderson, a soldier at Fort Sargent, is condemned to hang, for desertion, helping two guarded prisoners escape, and losing his arms & accoutrements.
Requests completion of ship construction and supply of military stores according to constitutional law. Outlines costs and ownership. Lists types of boats and annual expenses.
Appears to be a contract involving laborers engaged by Joseph Perkins, Superintendent and Armorer on behalf of the United States, to construct the post about to be established at Harpers Ferry on the Potomac River in Virginia.
Certification of payments; $12 pay due to estate of Thomas Hill, deceased, late a private in the detachment of troops stationed at New Brunswick, New Jersey under command of Ensign William Boote.
Hodgdon arranges for the transportation of fifty men and their provisions to Charleston at a cost of ten dollars for the passage of each man which includes both water and rations.
