Certification that $122.53 is due Thomas H. Cushing, Major of the 1st Regiment and Inspector, being for his pay, subsistence, and forage for August 1798.
Informs the committee that Major Tousard has submitted his plans and estimates for the defenses of Baltimore centered on Whetstone Point [eventually Fort McHenry]; tells them that the national funds allotted for this purpose are $20,000, while the estimate is for around $30,000. If the plan is approved, McHenry expects the citizens of Baltimore to make up the difference, by either monetary contributions or labor. Feeling that he cannot order the commencement of the fort without the city's willingness to submit to these conditions, he has placed the $20,000 and the power to commence construction at the disposal of the city. He has also ordered the commandant of Fort McHenry [apparently the posting was established before the fort was constructed] to detach construction details to work on the fortifications.
Bayer requests a loan of three or four hundred dollars to make up for the business that has been lost due to his wife's affliction with the prevailing disorder.
Noted arrival of military clothing at Fort Mifflin, but Meminger has yet to examine it. Requested Hodgdon forward the enclosed letter on behalf of Maj. Tousard.
Enclosed are the receipt rolls for Blackburn's company and Lieutenant Claiborne's detachment and the receipts of the infantry for their bounty. He would have sent them sooner but for the press of business at Norfolk.
They have heard that the troops in New York State are complaining that they do not receive their pay. As the firm has successful business in Canada but worry about the safe transmission of money, they propose that they pay cash to the troops and receive government bills in return.
Jay proposed meeting with Hamilton to discuss defense of the port of New York with new corps to be approved by the Council. Jay stated the act of pardoning a man for forgery was a question he wrestled with currently.
Reports health of family, details of journey to France with a high probability of combat. Speaks of harmony between the two nations. Mentions systems of operations and friends of the US.
Articles are being sent to Duncan by way of Boston, except for the woolen overalls and vests which are currently not in store but which will be delivered when they are available.
Due to the ill health of the responsible clerk, no receipt was taken so Henry is asked to provide a receipt after ensuring that the articles match the invoice.
Certification that six dollars is due Aaron Dunham, Supervisor at Trenton New Jersey, being the sum paid to an express for carrying a sum of money to Mrs. Isabel Pike at Rahway.
