Written from Rhinebeck New York, Lt. Cooper of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery asks Simmons to authorize the Supervisor of New York to provide two month's pay which he believes is due him.
Morris sends the muster and pay rolls of his command for October 1798. He explains the situation of the pay roll as one soldier is being discharged but another has enlisted to take place.
Mentions a public dinner that was given to General Pinckney and attended by 60-70 gentlemen, at which Pinckney toasted the state of New Jersey. Also discusses accounts and the War Department's move to Philadelphia.
In addition to wanting a great deal of information on the stores with the Army, Hodgdon notes that the sickness that has been ravaging Philadelphia seems nearly done.
In addition to discussing sundry supply matters, Hodgdon mentions the return of the public business from Trenton to Philadelphia because the sickness in the latter city seems to have abated.
