Directs issue of a box of cartridges to General William McPherson; McPherson's order for the same is also included [his order also has its own document, of the same date].
Craig has directed surveyor John Beaver to give Hodgdon the military land warrant in the name of Joseph Johnston. Beaver is on his way to Philadelphia to attend the drawing of the lottery.
Hamilton believes that the QM general does not necessarily have to receive the approbation of the principal officer under whom he serves to move stores from once place to another but must do so when moving stores from a magazine.
Certification of payment; $88.20 to Major William Henderson, 10th Regiment of Infantry for expenses superintending the recruiting service, 2d District of Pennsylvania, and for stationary, letters and postage.
Certification of payment; $41.80 to Sergeant Christopher Tobias, deceased, 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, to be paid to Lieutenant Ferdinand Claiborne, 1st Regiment of Infantry, to Barney Heath, administrator of estate
Simmons received accounts for muster and inspection by Capt. Samuel Gates and Company. Simmons noted that the company was not mustered for several months, and requested evidence as to the number of months they were mustered.
Notification that account for supplies to the troops of Rhode Island previously suspended was settled with account differences. A balance in Boss' favor will be paid to Boss by John Dexter, supervisor.
Treasurer of United States to remit sum to Dexter which was to be used to pay John Boss, late contractor. Sum is a balance for rations, quarter master and hospital supplies, and expenses furnished the troops in Rhode Island.
Discussed trade with Indians and receipt of licenses by traders. Traders should be restricted to certain towns, as decided by the most senior and influential chief. It should be forbidden that the traders accompany the Indians to their hunting grounds. Secretary of War endorsed this proposal.
Rice observes that a number of soldiers in his regiment are subject to fits and are rendered unfit for service. Since the surgeon deems them incurable and they would gladly procure replacements, Rice recommends that they be discharged.
Pinckney goes into great detail respecting Hamilton's recommendations for the position of Field Officers in the order of battle along with the type of gait marching soldiers should be taught for the best formation. Men are sick at Harper's Ferry and Pinckney has requested doctors along with casks to transport water from wells he ordered to be dug on the Hill.
