Because there is so little intercourse with North Carolina, Hodgdon asks Simmons to take responsiblity for transporting supplies to the recruiting party at Charlotte.
Hodgdon describes the urgency with which the gentlemen who receive salaries along with his own view the necessity of obtaining their pay for the quarter ending June 30, 1798,
Among other concerns, Hodgdon laments that even though the danger from the fever is exagerrated, the public offices will be removed to Trenton although he will stay in Philadelphia.
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Advanced money for men in Detroit, prolonged sickness weighs heavy on Hodgdon, J. Hamilton began travels with glass cases for Wilkins and Bates.
Hagner asks the Secretary at War for an advance notice of any decision to evacuate the city due to fever. Hagner informs McHenry that the men with families will need the extra time to obtain lodging.
Certification that $98.35 is due Jonathan Morey, Sergeant in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from 10 March 1798 to 31 July 1798.
Peter Hagner encloses statement of Captain Preston's account as it stands in the books. There are objectionable vouchers that Preston should be obliged to settle.
Washington stated his ignorance in the process of officer selection and allocation of commissions. He impressed upon Hamilton the need to acquire "good men". Washington shared Hamilton's negative opinion of McHenry.
Power asks Hodgdon to make his case to Colonel Pickering respecting his need for employment since he has a large young family to support. He is much distressed at his current lack of business. He will be away from home for a while trying to sell some land but awaits Hodgdon's advice.
Mentions Meminger sent an escort consisting of a sergeant, corporal and eighteen men with the marshall; a request for two nine pound guns is also made. Crew sent to Burlington and Sergt. Jewell ordered to land "on the island", Merminger awaiting orders from Hodgdon on this subject.
Refers to the incident where Peter Schuyler inappropriately attended a negotiation with Indians at Fort Stanwix, bringing his own interpreter. His presence frustrated the proceedings and caused concerns of authority, particularly with Mr. Campbell.
Wolcott recommends Fishbourne Wharton as a clerk or secretary to a general officer. Wharton comes from a respectable Quaker family. He lists Wharton's qualifications as amiable, intelligent, and well qualified. Wharton has a sensitive constitution and would prefer office work to field work.
