Enclosed is the account against the garrison at West Point as seen by Colonel Stephen Rochefontaine and passed through the hands of Lt. Forman, the present commandant at the Point.
Hodgdon assures McHenry that he will forward as many of the articles that he has on hand to the South Regiment although there are still many that are not available and will have to be sent at a later date.
Enclosed a copy of the act passed by state legislature for the defense of New York State. Requested Hamilton's opinions on the act and noted his response should be sent to the Post Office.
Adams forwards correspondence from the Hudson Independent Rangers, which he had inadvertently not forwarded previously, for McHenry's review and reply.
Hodgdon advises that he has nothing to do with certificates so em[ployees must receive payments through their employer who will make requisitions of the Treasury who will furnish the means to meet engagements,
Among various supply matters, Hodgdon expresses his doubt that any contracts can be made as quickly as may be desired and supplies furnished within the specified period.
Responds to an earlier letter by affirming that he has placed a recommended individual's name on the list of candidates - to be presented to the President - for a position in the Provisional Army.
McHenry has authorized the erection of a small building to be employed by Paymaster Joseph Williams as an office and has told Williams to take Simmons' instructions regarding the handling of his account.
Deveaux has received the invoice of arms. An examination of the packages that have recently arrived shows that every particular agrees with the invoice. His departure from Savannah to St. Marys prevented his writing sooner.
