Certification of payments; $13.32 to Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for the subsistence of himself and his waiter, William Webb.
Letter, describes yellow fever outbreak; discusses yellow fever in 1793; encloses post notes; mentions United Staes Bank; discusses government relocation due to fever; alludes to Quasi War with France; discusses foreign affairs.
Enclosed Official Document that stipulates the loan of cannons from ship Foudroyant, currently in Halifax Nova Scotia. Loan proposed by British Envoy Mr. Liston, and given by Prince Edward and Minister Plenepotentiary.
McHenry notified Frye that Major Hoops was directed to assume command of troops in New York and superintend the maintenance and repairs to the fortifications. All reports would go through Maj. Hoops.
Burrall finds that the monies are not in the local bank but he has discovered that they are in the New York bank. He has had a touch of the fever and cholera so he finds himself unfit for business after trying to get out.
Amidst a discussion of returns and accounts, Bryant notes that there has been a deficiency of musket cartridges due to damage and the fact that some were taken by the militia during the time of the insurrection. He is grateful to Hodgdon for recommending to the Secretary of War that he be continued in his post.
Hodgdon informs Park that it is not customary to pay bills until they are presented and examined. Payment will be paid as soon as the necessary forms are completed.
Certification that it appears from the Certificate of Captain John Heath of the 3rd Regiment of Infantry that sundry articles of clothing were due Allen Townsend, late a private in his Company, at the time of his discharge which at the contract price amounts to $33.36.
Acknowledges receipt of bills drawn by Guion, importunes Guion to report the purpose and disbursement of these, and to always include such accounts in the future.
