Certification that $676.15 is due Captain Donald Grant Mitchell of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his account for the expenses of himself, Little Turtle, a Chief of the Miami Nation, and William Wells, his interpreter, from Detroit to Philadelphia, including the expense of residing in the latter city.
Certification that $37.96 is due Capt. Staats Morris of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his recruiting and contingent accounts up to the present.
Hodgdon is directed to expedite the delivery of a list of articles and stores to the frigate "Constellation'" anchored in the Patapsco River. If the items previously requested for that ship have not been delivered, Hodgdon must see that they are sent with the greatest possible dispatch.
Harris is asked to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon the undermentioned stores and articles for the Frigate "Constellation." They should be transported to that ship with all possible dispatch.
Ames repeats his request for gun stocks asserting that without a new supply, either stocking must soon stop or he will be forced to produce stocks that are not fit for service. He does not know what to do since the stocks that he has on hand are not seasoned and therefore not fit for use. The river is not yet open so if a hundred stocks could be sent to New Haven they would last until Hodgdon could send a supply to Hartford.
Enclosed is Wilkins' estimate of expenditures in the Quartermaster's department for March, April, and May of 1798. Listed also are four bills that he has drawn: bills No. 67 - 70.
Certification that $9.80 is due Pvt. Henry Knable of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Mud Island Fort under the command of Major Lewis Tousard, being his pay from January 1 to March 14, 1798, the day of this discharge.
Certification that $9.80 is due Pvt. Ludwick Holsworth of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Mud Island Fort under the command of Major Lewis Tousard, being his pay from January 1 to March 14, 1798, the day of his discharge.
Certification that $9.80 is due Private Dennis O'Bryan of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Mud Island Fort under the command of Major Lewis Tousard, being his pay from January 1 to March 14, 1798, the day of his discharge.
Letter of notification to the commissioned officers of frigate Constitution. Expects to have warrant officer appointments soon. Naval regulations for good and discipline to be printed. Expects officer commissions; which will establish officer rank.
The Secretary at War responds to questions asked by the President. This letter discusses disclosing to Congress the official correspondence with U.S. ministers in France. McHenry discusses the pros and cons of such an action, as well as those of the suggestion that Adams declare war.
Butler admits that he should have written to the Secretary of War on the subject of the transport of the articles enclosed to Mr. Laffe but he is confident that Hodgdon will direct the wagons of Colonel Henley to bring them.
Certification that $130.07 is due the estate of Surgeon's Mate Charles Rodes, being for his pay and forage from July 1 to October 19, 1796, the day of his death.
