Enclosed is a return of all the tools and utensils at the Armory. Mr. Ames thinks it important to inform Hodgdon and the Secretary of War that the pistols and muskets that have been delivered do not conform in every particular to the patterns.
Dayton requests his pay for October in addition to one or two month's pay in advance and his expenses for attending a court martial in Trenton. He is in particular need of his pay at this time.
Encloses papers outlining proceedings with James Jordan over the property of the U.S. at St. Mary. Refers to debts due to the factory and previous correspondence.
McKee informs the Secretary at War that the prompt establishment of Indian trading houses on the Mississippi will prohibit French and Spanish agents from opposing the aims of the U.S. Government in the region.
Washington, as Commander in Chief of the Provisional Army, lists of a number of queries to be answered by the two Major Generals who are immediately subordinate to him,
President John Adams grants McHenry permission to appoint battalion officers before being nominated by the Senate if time requires. McHenry presents to Washington a list of officers and requests information about the best qualified men. Requests information from Pinkney and Hamilton about raising officers, men, and infantry. Proposes separate numbers of men required from each state. Wonders if appointments should happen now or wait for Congress. Questions if troops should be withdrawn from Great Lakes, Ohio, Mississippi River, and the South and reestablish along the coastal seaboard. Discusses purchase of rations and supplies for troops. Inquire from the Secretary of Treasury for monies, with estimates provided.
Major Craig requests a copy of the laws of Congress under President Adams from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also informs Hodgdon of a local town having collected 500 dollars for relief of Philadelphians suffering under the hardship of yellow fever.
Wilkins expects to have permission to proceed to Philadelphia shortly. At that time, he hopes to complete the arrangements respecting the stores. There will be a considerable supply needed for the coming year which, if provided at Philadelphia, will save much expense. Hodgdon deserves the thanks of the public for continuing his exertions in the city during the outbreak of the contagious disease.
