Gives Wallington his instructions as Acting Clothier General. These dictate how the clothing is to be receipted for and how it is to be delivered (to paymasters or other senior officers of each regiment) to avoid fraud. A postscript addresses the surplus clothing.
Certification that $321.90 is due Captain William Lewis, being for the six month's pay and subsistence allowed by the Act of Congress of March 3, 1797.
Since the appropriated money is not sufficient to pay all of the officers deranged under the Act of 1796, it would be inappropriate to select which to pay and which not to pay . Therefore, warrants will continue to be granted to those who call until the appropriation is expended.
Spafford's pay expended in pursuit of said soldier due to his desertion. Future muster rolls to contain trade or occupation of ever artificer in the corps, punishment for those tradesmen who do not fulfill their obligations discussed. "Evil" discovered in South Carolina regarding enlistments of Captain Kalteirsen.
Enclosed power of attorney for Simmons who obliged Rochefontaine's request to receive "publick securities" due him. Rochefontaine requested Simmons forward all sums Simmons collects on his behalf.
Discusses the pay due to deranged officers that exceeds the amount appropriated by Congress. Discusses the price of rations allowed to deranged officers
Certification that $6.96 is due Jacob Carver, being his pay as a drummer in the 2nd US Regiment from January 1 to February 11, 1797, the day of his discharge.
Certification that eight dollars is due Private Joseph Dowley of Captain Bradley's Company of the 2nd Sub Legion, and waiter to Lieutenant Lukens, being his pay for January and February 1797.
James Hamilton arrived with two wagon loads of supplies for officers. Payment of Hamilton discussed. Requested that Hodgdon appeal claims of Polhemus if they are denied by the Accountant, and asked for someone in Trenton to settle them. List of supplies requested by Col. Butler enclosed due to the lack of stores in Pittsburgh. Previous report of deaths on Auglaize River found to be false.
Informs McHenry of the safe arrival of a quartermaster officer at one of the frontier forts. Appears to discuss Wilkins' continuing post as Quartermaster General.
Harragan found after being lost on Glazie River. Wilkins stated he would happily continue on at his current post, providing the new military bill admit him to the post.
Advises Kilty that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Lieutenant Joseph Guimpie at Whetstone Point for his pay and the pay of the men under the command of Captain Staats Morris.
