Discusses the possibility of granting the request of Col. Smith of the 12th Regiment. Smith has requested to be transferred to command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, and to transfer a full battalion of officers and men from the "Union Brigade" to that regiment, claiming they are qualified to complete its numbers. McHenry considers the legality of such actions, as they concern the filling of appointments without the approval of the Senate. Also considers the suitability of Smith for the position -- McHenry knows him to be a capable officer from the Revolution, but believes that he is not the best candidate for this position. Reminds Adams that the position of commander to this regiment (as well as that of inspector of artillery) had been offered to Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, and that theoretically this offer is still open. Later, he considers the propriety of these proposed actions as they proceed from "An Act giving eventual authority to the President of the United States to augment the army."
A list of medicines wanted for the troops of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina calculated for the expenditures of one year, in addition to what is on hand. Dalcho is a physician stationed at Fort Johnson in Charleston.
A list of medicines wanted for the troops of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina calculated for the expenditures of one year, in addition to what is on hand.
Mr. Pourcheresse and his family are leaving for Philadelphia in search of employment. Their destitute and distressing situation claims sympathy to the feeling heart. Since he is an honest man attached to the government, Hodgdon is asked to find him employment in a public store.
Hodgdon has admitted that he failed to close the contract for coals for the armory owing to the increase in cost. Williams declares that he has been contacted by a gentleman who will provide the necessary quantity of coal at two shillings eight pence per bushel which is one penny higher than Hodgdon's price but four pence less than the price Williams previously quoted.
Adams encloses a letter from Lt. Col. William S. Smith to which he requires Hamilton's reaction. Smith asks that his brigade, which has been dismissed, be taken to fill up the second regiment of the Artillerists and Engineers which is currently vacant.
Simmons claims that sundry injuries to his property have been sustained while such property was leased to the public. He maintains that he is owed indemnification for the listed damages.
The disbandment of the six additional troops of Cavalry has been announced but the General and other staff were not included in the orders because it was thought that they might still be needed after the troops have quitted the ground.
Submits to the War Department Accountant's Office the balance of the U.S. funds in his possession, now that his term as provisional Purveyor of Public Supplies has ended.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
