Enclosed are receipts for bounty amounting to $18. Also included is Michael La Plache's receipt for $32, being his pay for July 1797 through February 1798.
Hodgdon expresses his hope that the supplies Capt. Weeks will receive from Providence and Springfield renders him as well equipped as his potential enemy.
The following bills have been drawn on Hodgdon: No. 101 in favor of Henry & Boggs for $800; No. 102 in favor of Beckham & Reese for $400; No. 103 in favor of George Stevenson for $200.
Major Craig requests that Samuel Hodgdon provide a statement of all advances made to the families of ship's carpenters so that final settlement can be made in a timely manner.
Henry expressed disbelief that the two men he recruited in Philadelphia would recruits so many men. In hindsight he said he would have paid for their transportation to New York. Now offers to pay Hodgdon.
Encloses report of the Quartermaster of the garrison at West Point regarding the condition of packages of clothing forwarded by Melancton Smith from New York. Also addressed a deficiency of clothing.
Coulter recommends Thomas Rowland as surgeon for the ship "Baltimore." While engaged with Coulter in the practice of medicine, Rowland demonstrated diligence, tenderness, and attention to the sick along with an innate and genuine patriotism.
Recommends a young man from Norwich, Connecticut, James Huntington, as a major in the provisional army, citing his good upbringing, education, character, and experience in the local militia. Also encloses the man's letter of request for Trumbull's recommendation.
Hodgdon notes a mistake in the order of sherry wine in which 12 casks were ordered instead of just two. If additional wine is needed, Wilkins should so advise.
Among other matters, Hodgdon expresses his regret that Mr. Bates will be leaving Craig's post. A replacement clerk will be procured as soon as one can be found.
Certification that $507.06 is due a company of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort McHenry under the command of Captain Staats Morris, being the pay of Lieutenants Philip Sanders and Samuel Dyson and the non-commissioned officers and privates of said company.
