Major Craig forwards to the Secretary at War status reports from Fort Franklin, Fort Leboef, and Presque Isle. Craig also informs the Secretary that water levels remain too low to launch the recently constructed galley.
Along with a discussion of a number of supply and arms matters, Hodgdon expresses his mortification at the conduct of the individual who sought to move the furniture of the public offices to Trenton.
Based on an earlier inquiry from Adams, McHenry recommends General [Charles Carnan] Ridgely of Hampton Cove, Maryland, as one of the most wealthy and influential men of the state.
Transmits letter from Mr. Ridgley of Hampton, near Baltimore, one of the wealthiest men in the state. Refers to a previous encounter without a response.
Bass admits that he is not able to attend to business because he is very unwell and confined to his bed. He had a violent fever the previous evening and sent for a doctor who ordered him bled immediately.
Perkins travel plans to recruit carpenters and brick layers for construction of buildings at the armory at Harper's Ferry; mentions yellow fever in Philadelphia.
Notification to Simmons that per Simmons' directions he has paid Capt. Michael Kalteisen the money for his pay and the pay of Kalteisen's detachment and the forage of Surgeon's Mate Dalcho
The President has ordered that privateers' prizes brought to Massachusetts should be returned to their original masters or to the consul of the country from which they were captured.
