Swan informs McHenry that he has drawn a duplicate set of bills of exchange, number 282, at Cincinnati on 5 September 1798 in favor of John Willson for $600 for pay of army.
Hodgdon is surpised at Henry's comment on the condition of the clothing which was packed carefully and sent on board the Sloop "Patience," whose captain guaranteed safe delivery.
Among other matters, Hodgdon discusses the shortage of tents, the availability of field pieces, and the need to construct a shed to shelter the pieces.
Hodgdon advises McHenry of the advisability of producing cavalry equipment in Philadelphia. This equipment can be made as cheaply there as elsewhere and will provide employment for mechanics during the winter.
Certification that $647.96 is due a detachment of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Governors Island under the command of Captain Frederick Frye, being the pay of himself, Lieutenants John McClallen and William Willson, Surgeon's Mate Samuel Osborne (including forage), and the non-commissioned officers and privates, for August 1798.
Certification that $143 is due a detachment of recruits at New Brunswick under the command of Ensign William R. Boote, being his and their pay for August 1798.
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipts for bounties paid, and has examined his muster and pay rolls.
McHenry authorizes Weeks to purchase a building to house his Company, as the current public building is too small. The suggested repairs on the fortification should go forward.
Reports that dispatches for inhabitants of Kentucky to be transmitted by Andrew Hare. Duplicates are forwarded by the Honorable Mr. Brown of Congress. They are waiting with great anticipation for the arrival of Brant and the chiefs of the Seven Nations to commence the general treaty.
Articles of agreement between Wolcott and Steven Jenks and Hosea Humphrey for manufacture of 1500 arms or muskets, with bayonets and ramrods complete at Pawtucket Rhode Island.
Articles of agreement between Wolcott and Thomas Bicknell to manufacture 2000 stands of arms or muskets with bayonets and ramrods complete and fit for service. Manufactured after Charleville model. Delivered at Providence Rhode Island.
Articles of agreement between Oliver Wolcott and Elisha Brown of Rhode Island for manufacture of 1000 stands of arms or muskets, complete with bayonets and ramrods and fit for service. To be made after the Charleville model and delivered at Providence Rhode Island.
