Langham has drawn on Hodgdon for monies to cover the expenditures of transporting stores to Baltimore. He has received no money from the public since the previous January except what was sent to Baker and Comegys. Still he assured the Secretary of War that he will continue to attend the safekeeping of the stores.
Certification that $94.52 is due Ensign James Richmond of the 2nd US Regiment, being his pay for June through August 1798 and his subsistence for June and July 1798.
Certification that $756.99 is due a detachment of the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, New York being for the pay and forage of the commissioned officers, and the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates, for August 1798.
Certification that $32 is due four soldiers in the Corps of Artillerists of Engineers under the command of Captain Staats Morris, including Privates John McDonald ($8) and William Kiffle ($4), these sums having been refunded by Mr. Guimpie in settlement of his account.
McHenry discusses plans for United States vessel to be built during winter at Detroit and orders for forwarding of clothing to garrisoned troops at Northwestern Posts
Articles of agreement between Wolcott, Tousey and Chipman for manufacture of 1000 stands of arms or muskets complete with bayonets and ramrods, fit for service and to be delivered at Albany New York.
Although the Cliffords have received a draft drawn on Hodgdon by John Wilkins, they do not know where Hodgdon's office is. They want to know what they should do to negotiate this draft since they are greatly in want of money.
Communication difficulties encountered due to yellow fever. Heard rumors that Hodgdon removed his office, Jones requested info on its current location.
Along with the transporation of a six pounder brass cannon and carriage, Hodgdon discusses the necessity of instituting the lawsuit involving Phillps the wagoner as soon as possible.
Certification that $535.27 is due a detachment of troops at Fort McHenry under the command of Captain Staats Morris, being the pay of himself, Lieutenants Philip Landais and Samuel T. Dyson, and the non-commissioned officers and privates, for August 1798.