McHenry gives Harris a list of articles to deliver to Lieutenant McKnight on board the Delaware. If he is missing any of the items in the list he should let McHenry know as soon as possible so that they can procured.
McHenry gives Harris a list of articles to deliver to Lieutenant McKnight on board the Delaware. If he is missing any of the items in the list he should let McHenry know as soon as possible so that they can be bought.
Reports purchase of ship Delaware (now Hamburgh Packet). Issues presidential appointment as captain of the ship and requests immediate activity, to be equipped for three months. Requests appointment of staff and lists salary. Requests physical examination to ensure sound health. Seeks information about rendezvous and outlines responsibilities. Outlines process to obtain military stores.
Harris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Lieutenant McKnight for the Marines on board the ship of war "Delaware." If any of these articles are not in the store, it should be stated immediately so they can be procured without delay.
The boxes and caps were delivered by Adam Bishop and found to be repaired so, in accordance with the agreement, payment was made to him. Major Langham will inform Hodgdon if those boxes are part of the returned stores loaned to the State of Virginia. It is still not known who is to succeed Major Langham in the care of the stores so, despite his anxiety, Bedinger will continue to transact the necessary business.
Steele notified Simmons of duplicate memorandum sent to commanding officer of Capt. Charles Stuart explaining the Captain's regimental court martial sentence of pay stoppages. Request to attend to contents of letter addressed to Capt. Thomas Lewis, enclosed.
All parties feel that building batteries at proposed location would not provide enough intimidation to deter enemies. It was suggested that construction of batteries on Governor's, Bedlow's and Oyster Islands continue for the best protection on the City (New York City).
Hodgdon expresses regret that the shot and shells remain at Wilson's furnace since they are needed for immediate use. New contracts for shot and Kentledge are soon to be negotiated.
Certification that $114.74 is due John Habersham, Collector of the Customs for Savannah, Georgia, the amount he discounted from the monies arising from duties on imposts and tonnage and for which he is accountable in pursuit of a warrant to be issued in his favor.
Certification that $13.43 is due Private Abraham Peterson of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from November 1, 1797 to February 10, 1798, the day of his discharge.
Certification that $13.93 is due the estate of Private John Micault, late of Captain Cook's Company of the 4th Regiment, being the balance of his pay from April 1 to August 20, 1794, the day he was killed, payable to Robert Nicholas Paul Micault.
Certification that $11.76 is due Private Thomas Gordon of Captain Jonathan Snowden's Company of levies, being the balance of his pay from June 17 to November 18, 1791, the day he reenlisted.
Humphreys and Captain Thompson are ordered to Baltimore to examine vessels which could carry 16-22 guns. There is a vessel for sale by Mr. Barton and also one from Mr. Lorman. They are to assess these vessels and report on the age, state, and probable value, as well as fitness for purpose. They should provide a list of repairs, alterations, and articles needed to make the ship ready and an estiamte of the time and cost of the repairs, alterations and articles. Finally, they should ask the owner of each vessel for the lowest price accepted.
