Enclosed are the vouchers respecting Powers' claims. He knows that Hodgdon is best acquainted with his business and for his attention and introduction to friends and members of Congress at New York, Powers promises to give Hodgdon a present of five hundred dollars specie if his business is resolved favorably.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of a credit that has been applied to his account. Craig also forwards to Hodgdon a waggoner's receipts for the shipment of Doctor Balfour's chest.
Wilkins transmits to the Secretary of War a general return of the Quartermaster's stores on hand at the several posts on the frontier based on the most authentic returns from those posts.
late Lieut. of Constellation was arrested on two counts of debt, and made oath to Sterrett that he could retain as much of his pay was necessary to settle debts. Lately released on good behavior by Capt. Tru[ndum].
Hodgdon worries that the corruption of the Court of France will lead to war with the U.S.. The Commissioners have made their report to Congress which should soon be printed.
Among other more mundane business matters, Hodgdon warns that the President will soon make major communications to Congress that seem to indicate that war is imminent.
Simmons informs Lt. Landais that his pay and muster rolls have been received and that payment will be delayed until appropriations are passed by Congress.
Certification that $1254.27 is due the Officers, Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, and Marines of the frigate "United States", commanded by Captain John Barry, being their pay for January through March 1798.
Certification that $372 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Whetstone Point under the command of Captain Staats Morris, being the pay of himself, Lieutenant Samuel Dyson and Philip Landais, and the non-commissioned officers and privates, for March 1798.
