It appears that after Vischer has charged himself with the $200 last received, and paying every man his bounty due, he stands indebted to the United States for $159.85.
Tingey recommends James Burns for an appointment as a Second Lieutenant in the rising navy of the United States. Burns studied physic and surgery and was engaged in that capacity on the ship "Granger," under Tingey's command, during a voyage to Madeira and the East Indies. He applied himself to the practice of seamanship and navigation so assiduously that on a second voyage he was employed as a third officer. His sobriety and vigilant attention to business should qualify him for employment in the maritime profession.
Hodgdon cautions that one of Major Swan's ten boxes is missing and it is essential, prior to settling George Rictchie's account, to know the contents and value of the missing box.
Among sundry references to supply and accounting matters, Hodgdon warns of the inevitability of war and mysteriously observes that President Adams "has embraced her element" and soon hopes to hear that "she has a consort."
Draft by Capt. Heth received and credit to Craig's account stands in Hodgdon's books. Requested Craig inform Hodgdon if President Adams keeps a "common hand" employed. Noted "great wants" and that "War seems inevitable."
Certification that $201.34 is due Lieutenant Horatio R. Dayton of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being for his pay and subsistence from January through March 1798.
Certification that $317.33 is due two detachments, one of Artillerists and Engineers and the other of Infantry, at Fort Niagara under Major John Jacob Ulrich Rivardi, being the pay of Captain James Bruff, Surgeon's Mate John G. Coffin (including forage) and the non-commissioned officers and privates for April 1798.
Certification that $56 is due Lieutenant John Saunders of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his pay for the months of April and May 1798.
Certification that $80 is due Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, temporary paymaster at West Point, being for his pay and forage for January through May 1798.
Harris is directed to deliver to Captain John Barry for the frigate "United States" and to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to the frigates "Constitution" and "Constellation" all military and other stores deposited in the public stores that are needed for the equipment of these ships.
A Captain Hacker, formerly of the Navy, has asked for employment with the military and has some recommendations. However, McHenry is uncertain about Hacker's politics and merits and requests that Hamilton respond as soon as possible.
