Capt. Thompson just received the arrears due the troops through the last day of August 1798. Transmitted are the muster and payrolls for the month of October.
Directs the sum of two hundred dollars to Miller for expenses for the detachment under his command to Pittsburgh. Notes that he will also receive supplies in Carlisle.
Mr. Perkins is at a loss as to whether to proceed to his post or wait to procure the men expected to be picked up in Philadelphia. He does not want wait too much longer as winter weather approaches.
Along with discussing the means of settling Smith's account, Hodgdon expresses his dismay at the shameful treatment to which he has been subjected by the proprietors of the Amboy conveyances who have apprently not delivered the muskets to New York.
Certification of payments; $15 for Ensign George W. Stall, of 1st Regiment for expenses attending court of inquiry on conduct of Captain Edward Miller at Trenton, New Jersey as witness.
Certification of payments; $637 pay to detachment of 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Governors Island, New York under command of Captain Frederick Frye
Certification of payments; $441 for detachment of recruits at Camp near Schuylkill, under command of Captain Edward Miller; pay for Ensign Joel Cook, Ensign George Stall, non commissioned officers and privates.
Transmits a copy of correspondence between him and Washington, where Washington suggests that communication between the Secretary of War, State, and Treasury occur.
