Evans recommends the following gentlemen for the designated appointments in the Navy: Obijah Tufts - Surgeoncy: Thomas Reynolds - Surgeoncy; Franklin Wharton - Lieutenant of Marines.
Certification that $31.60 is due Sergeant William Booth, late of Captain Samuel Andrews' Company of the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay from April 1 through September 8, 1794, the day he was discharged.
Plans to depart for New York, where he will inspect the harbor. Refers to the time when the British held New York with apprehension from the French fleet.
Plans to examine New York harbor "this Wednesday". Requested advice on the harbor, and a pilot boat from E. Stevens with proper apparatus to ascertain the depth of the harbor.
Lt. Hyde explains in detail his accounts and notes that when he left Detroit on furlough, he deposited his baggage, regimental books, and vouchers for the pay, forage, and subsistence of the 1st Sub Legion with Colonel David Strong, Commandant of that post, from which they will be transmitted to Simmons' office for a final adjustment.
Rudolph Kelker sends 280 cannon balls weighing 12 pounds each, part of the shot remaining at Cornwall furnace since the Revolution. Carriages are $22. Subsequent receipts signed by John Smith, Samuel Hodgdon, and William Bass.
Should an emergency arise, Hamilton expresses his willingness to serve in an army under Washington's leadership so long as the service he renders is proportional to the sacrifice he would make.
Frye encloses vouchers for money to be credited to his account. Neither he, Lt. Wilson, nor Doctor Osborn received their subsistence for January despite the submission of the statement. Frye has paid the nurse $8 per month because there are so many sick that he cannot hire anyone for less.
Hodgdon laments that the ship "Delaware" is ready to receive her ballast but there is not a pig [kentledge] on hand to provide it. He hopes that the vessel from Elizabeth Town will deliver it soon.
