Enclosed is Henry Miller's discharge which is the only voucher in his possession for arrears of pay due him while under Capt. Kalteisen's command. He has reenlisted with McRea and has asked McRea to obtain his pay.
Wilkinson mentions requisitions for the Army, and promises his frank opinion on the insubordination and discipline of the troops in a future letter. Reply from McHenry surmises that Wilkinson should come to Philadelphia to report on these matters, but to avoid doing so until McHenry has collected and weighed the information available. Appears to address the reformation of regulations on these matters.
Certification that $1017.30 is due Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, being expenditures made by him in the Military Store Department from October through December 1797.
Certification that $558.64 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Governors Island under the command of Captain Frederick Frye, being the pay of himself, Lt. William Wilson (including his pay from April 1), Surgeon's mate Samuel Osborne (including forage), and the non-commissioned officers and privates, for December 1797.
Certification that $16.57 is due Henry Phillips, late of Capt. Kalteisen's Detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay as Corporal from May 1 - 7, 1797 and as Private from May 8 to September 1, 1797.
Certification that $92.33 is due George Balfour, Surgeon's Mate in the 3rd Regiment, being for his pay, subsistence, and forage for November and December 1797.
Certification that $1175 is due Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, being the salary of himself and three clerks and of John Harris, keeper of Ordnance and Military Stores, and an assistant to Mr. Harris, from October through December 1797.
Mentions Marine and Sailor muster rolls. Until such time as permanent regulations for government of the Marines and Seamen are contemplated by the President of United States, house the Marines and Seamen monthly while in port. Discusses method of muster. Colonel Mentges will muster the Marines; someone with experience muster the seamen. Mentions contract to supply rations conformably to Act of Naval Armament.
