The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to provide a return of the iron nine-pounders at the various posts, magazines, and fortifications of the United States. He should include an account of the several lengths.
As directed by Major Hodgdon, the following items are forwarded to Captain Gibson at Staunton: swords with belts, a drum and fife, a horseman's tent, common tents, camp kettles, axes, and gun powder. All are in good order except the only swords available were the light horseman's type which are forwarded instead of the heavier sergeant's swords that were requested. If they are not suitable, Major Greaton will exhchange them and pay Gibson the difference to be credited to the United States.
The following items were forwarded to Captain Gibson at Staunton: swords with belts, a drum and fife, a horseman's tent, common tents, camp kettles, axes, and gun powder. All are in good order except the only swords available were the light horseman's type. Langham is soon to travel to Kentucky but warns that the money on hand has mostly been spent. He will need to draw a bill in order to provide a sufficiency of money while he is absent.
Discusses Ingersoll's account of pay and subsistence; discusses the accountant's objections to Ingersoll's subsistence account and terms for its settlement
Notification that he will receive money from Nicholas Fish, supervisor at New York, for the repair and rebuilding of barracks and store houses at West Point.
Hagner certifies that $483.98 is due Captain Michael Kalteisen and the men under his command and Ensign Robert Torrans, being their pay for May and June 1796.
Hagner certifies that ten dollars is due James West, being a reward for apprehending and lodging in the Philadelphia jail Charles McIness, a deserter from Captain Thomas Hughes' Company.
Hagner certifies that $16 is due Dr. Benjamin Barton, being the amount of his account for inoculating Eneas Hasting, a Wyandot Indian and for medicine and advice during May 1796.
Enclosed is the Secretary's order for clothing which will take all the artillerists' coats in store. The contractor should be able to meet Kalteisen's needs prior to the sailing for Charleston.
Addressed to Captain Daniel Britt, payment to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of United States from War Department. Balance of monies regarding pay, subsistence and forage of Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at West Point. Warrant sealed and signed by James McHenry, countersigned by William Simmons and registered at War Office by Samuel Lewis
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll for payment of Kalteisen's detachment that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Acknowledges receipt of pay and muster rolls.
Acknowledges receipt of Saunders' account for pay and subsistence. A certificate verifying that Saunders received no rations is required before payment can be made.
