Bass admits that he is not able to attend to business because he is very unwell and confined to his bed. He had a violent fever the previous evening and sent for a doctor who ordered him bled immediately.
Wolcott forwards a copy of a contract with James O'Hara who is responsible for issuing the supplies at the various posts. All the commanders at these posts should be given a copy of this agreement to ensure that their troops are sufficiently supplied.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Frederick Sprig, assistant storekeeper at West Point for his salary and the pay of the Ordnance Detachment
Acknowledges receipt of pay roll for the Ordnance Detachment at West Point and Sprig's account for pay. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York.
Acknowledges receipt of an account of William Graves, assistant engineer,and a receipt that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Certification that $32 is due a Detachment of the 1st Regiment stationed at West Point New York for the service of the Ordnance Department, being their pay for February and March 1797.
Hodgdon is directed to receive from the storekeeper the goods selected for the annual supply to the Cherokee Nation and the medicine and hospital stores for the troops in that quarter. They should be transported by land to Knoxville, Tennessee and addressed to David Henley, agent of the War Department.
Iserloan has received a letter from someone who identifies himself only as a "brother." The letter warns Iserloan that Hubard is doing all he can to make him appear black and will send him to hell if he can. A comparison of other writings in his possession leads Iserloan to conclude that the letter was sent by Jonathan Schaffer. He asks Simmons to peruse the letter and provide whatever advice he deems appro[priate].
In order to do the repairs and alterations to the works and barracks a horse will be needed in addition to a number of building materials. Five tons of powder with ball and lead may be necessary to meet events as well as other ordnance and materials needed to work on sundry vessels.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll of payments to Captain Gibson's recruits and a receipt for money paid to Colonel Henley that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Notes deductions for deserters.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Frederick Frye at Governor's Island for the pay of Frye, Surgeon's Mate Samuel Osborne, and the troops of Frye's detachment.
Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls for Captain Frye's detachment. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York.
