Alleges that southerners exhibit less patriotism and zeal; hints at partisan divisions. Mentions that General McPherson, head of five companies of infantry, is present. Discusses artillery and rifle companies.
Walker has learned that his brother-in-law, Captain Thomas Robinson, is a candidate for appointment as a commander of one of the vessels to be fitted out for service. Walker is unable to judge Robinson's nautical abilities but can attest to his character as a gentleman of honor and strict integrity. He believes him imminently qualifed for command.
Certification that $20 is due Private John Oxley of Captain Greaton's Company and waiter to Captain Donald G. Mitchell, being his pay for January through May 1798.
Certification that $12.46 is due Private John McFadden of Captain Jacob Slough's late Company of Levies, being the balance of his pay from April 25 to November 14, 1791, the day he reenlisted.
Certification that $330.64 is due Lt. Joseph Guimpie, late of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his account of pay and subsistence from June 1, 1797 to June 11, 1798, the day he resigned, for payments made to Captain Staats Morris, Commander at Whetstone Point, Baltimore.
Certification that $26.80 is due Private William Hylands of Captain Edward D. Turner's Company 2nd Regiment, being his pay from December 1, 1797 to June 22, 1798, the date of his reenlistment.
Certification that $157.88 is due the detachment in the service of the Ordnance Department under the orders of George Fleming, military storekeeper at West Point, being their pay for February through April 1798.
Coleman has tried to procure teams to haul the twelve-pound shot to the city but the farmers are so busy at this season of the year that they will not haul them until after the harvest unless paid an extravagant amount. The shot is currently at Cornwall Furnace the manager of which has been given directions to exert every diligence to procure teams.
