Kilty sends the receipts for Lieutenant Dyson. The money for Lieutenant Knight was forwarded to Chester Town care of James Arthur, but Kilty has not heard yet whether it arrived.
Ships Montezuma and Baltimore required 100 muskets and 50 pairs of pistols before they could set sail. Stoddert requested the munitions be given to Capt. Gill.
No abstracts of the issues of provisions at Oswego and Niagara have been received by Hodgdon's office so Major Kirkpatrick is ordered to provide them so that his account can be closed.
Harris is asked to deliver cannon powder and port fires to Samuel Hodgdon for delivery to Cecil Furnace, Maryland for the purpose of proving cannon cast by Samuel Hughes.
Power admits to being much distressed at having no fixed business and a family of five children to support. He asks Hodgdon to find employment for him, preferably in the back country where he is most comfortable. He will report to Philadelphia as soon as Hodgdon summons him there.
Washington assesses the nominations of officers for the various posts in the augmented army and recommends that an officer other than Colonel Smith be appointed Adjutant General. He also inquires about the position of Quartermaster General. He names several individuals who he thinks ought to be considered for appointments.
Encloses a memorandum on the French West India Islands that suggests that it is sensible for the United States to give aid to the rebels if they declare independence from France. Desires that Great Britain make an attempt to prevent France from taking exception to that policy in such an event. Also stresses that the British cabinet be informed that New Orleans must not leave the possession of Spain unless transferred to the United States.
Ames will not submit a return for June because the men's time has been taken up in assisting Mr. Nicholson in proving, repairing, and mending arms that failed in operation but were deemed fit for restoration. Since he has received a fresh supply of new iron, he hopes that in the ensuing month to produce the usual number of arms.
The kentledge that remained at Mount Hope has been sent to Melancton Smith at Elizabeth Town. The 29 pieces rejected by Smith and produced at Faesch's forges at Mount Hope have been replaced and sent forward. Faesch will be happy to have the business on account of the shot at Elizabeth Town determined in a timely manner to avoid the threatened suit.
