Hamilton officially informed that the Act of Congress that authorized the payment of disbanded soldiers and officers a three month allowance was passed. Hamilton ordered arrears be sent to the Deputy Quartermaster Generals
Although Hamilton had not received official word, he heard Congress passed an act that disbanded 12 regiments and granted the officers and soldiers an allowance of three months pay from the time of their discharge. Requested Pinckney obtain the number of men willing to enlist in the "four old regiments of Infantry, or the regiments of Artillery."
Notification that Hamilton will send his baggage forward to Elizabethtown with a servant, and requested that Odgen take appropriate measures to have the bags picked up and moved to camp along with having a horse prepared and waiting for Hamilton at Powles Hook.
Atkinson charged on the books of the Office for expenditures no account was rendered. If any part of the sum was disbursed, Simmons requested suitable vouchers and balance, if any remained.
Brigadier General Wilkinson's claim to double rations should be decided entirely according to existing laws but it is McHenry's private opinion that a reasonable construction of the law would indicate that the General is entitled to double rations. A similar interpretation would embrace Maj. Generals Hamilton and Pinckney.
Regarding the pay and emoluments of 2nd Lt. Thomas Y. Howe of the 11th Regiment of Infantry and appointed by Major General [Alexander] Hamilton as his secretary, he should be paid according to the law. Therefore, his pay will await the opinion of the officer whose duty it is to decide all matters relative to public accounts.
The Secretary at War has announced plans to retire. Therefore, Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon to press his case before the Secretary retires. Craig seeks restitution for services rendered in the ordinance and clothing departments.
Because he has suffered from a sickness for four months, Cranch will not be able to fill the vacancy of Master Armorer. He recommends a man who has been in his employ for ten years and can be depended on for his knowledge of the business and integrity and attention to the public interest.
Has not received the information yet; therefore cannot comply with request of Secretary of War in regard to explaining certain allowances admitted into the account of some of the agents of department.
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.
