Smith says that he will certainly cooperate with Major Tousard who will be arriving for the purpose of recruiting six companies of Artillerists. The necessary facilities for the accomplishment of that purpose will be provided.
Since we live in jealous times a visit from General Hunter and the Duke of Kent is not to be encouraged, but if they do visit, they should be accorded the same ceremonies as would be observed toward similar characters in our own country.
Hamilton has instructed the Deputy Quartermaster General to furnish the disbanded troops the necessary conveyance to their respective homes. The sick will remain in their quarters under the care of a surgeon.
There is now a probability that two regiments of artillerists can be completed, so professors, not exceeding four, can be appointed for the purpose of instructing both artillerists and engineers. Additional information on location for training artillerists. Offers Harper's Ferry as a desirable location.
Abstract from William Simmons of sundries purchased by Jeremiah Wadsworth and delivered to Lt. James Gordon, Quartermaster of 13th Regiment of Infantry
Simmons paid Jeremiah Wadsworth of Hartford, CT for the purchase of sundry articles. Simmons requested Wadsworth update the books of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
Simmons received accounts and vouchers for supplies for troops at Westminster, VT. Furthermore, previous accounts were settled, and Treasurer remit sum to Leverett's supervisor, Nathaniel Bush to be paid to Leverett.
Upon examination of receipts and vouchers submitted by Wadsworth, money was found owed him by the United States. Samuel Meredith, Treasurer to remit sum to Wadsworth. However, account must be suspended due to the necessary articles that must be shipped to the War Dept. Simmons requested Wadsworth's immediate attention to the matter.
Informs Wadsworth of the amount he will be paid, based on examination of his submitted vouchers - noting that amount to be $1.66 less than what Wadsworth applied for. Simmons informs Wadsworth that the account cannot be paid until the remaining articles in his possession are shipped to Philadelphia.
Certification of payment; $170 to Richard Harrison, Esquire, for retaining fee costs and counsel fees upon the cause of Houdin and Van Ingen, and for obtaining Habeas Corpus at Albany for an Indian confined for murder.
Appoints Tracy as an inspector of government installations and property along the various frontiers of the U.S. Gives instructions for this office, including taking observations on relations with the Indians and Indian presents, inspecting forts, etc.
McHenry submits a copy of the letter he has left for his successor as Secretary of War, Samuel Dexter, which contains a statement of the situation of the department and issues requiring immediate attention.
Document signed by James McHenry and Samuel Hodgdon contains a request for John Wilkins, Jr. to deliver $1,950 worth of goods due to the Six Nations of Indians forwarded to Canandaigua to the address of General Israel Chapin, Indian Agent for New York.
