North expresses the need for a regulation respecting the number and quantity of the articles allowed a regiment. Without such a regulation, there will be no uniformity in the demands of officers.
President addressed the Heads of Departments regarding the need for a printer in the service of the government. Provided examples across Europe. Cited examples in which the president would require the use of mass printing. President requested opinions of all Heads of Departments on how to proceed.
Adams wrote the heads of the departments about the need for a gazette similar to those in France and Britain, provided justification for the use of the gazette. Such a gazette in the U.S. would print proclamations, articles of war, articles of the navy, appointments in the army and navy and other branches of public service. To publish said gazette he requested the appointment of a President's printer and sought the opinions of the cabinet Secretaries on this matter.
It appears that no report has been made by the Deputy Paymaster of the 12th Regiment respecting the clothing on hand. Therefore, the Paymaster is guilty of great neglect and ought to be made responsible.
Certification of payment; $334.55 to William Leverett, contractor for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores for recruits at Bennington Vermont under command of Major Buell and Captain William Woodward.
Certification of payment; $2829.16 to John Wilkins for purchases for armory at Harpers Ferry Virginia, and the armory at Springfield,Massachusetts, payable to James Miller, agent.
Settlement of the account of John and Amos Woodward paid Woodwards $384.65 for articles furnished to the garrison at Fort Trumbull upon order of Lieut. William Steele. Abstract of order annexed.
Simmons certified the pay of Rebecca Tobias for her work as matron to the hospital at Kempsville, Virginia. Money is payable to Frederick Claiborne, Lieutenant, and attorney to Barney Keath, husband to Rebecca Tobias.
Thomas Billington received a warrant issued by the Secretary of War for $1,350. Money was for the purchase of 1,000 Pvts shirts which were delivered to John Harris, military store keeper. Simmons requested Hodgdon enter the information in the books of the superintendent.
Writes that he has examined the bill "An Act for the Regulation of Public Arsenals and Magazines," approving of the bill and concluding that it will likely be passed.
Poorly kept records at trading posts in Georgia and Tennessee cannot show that trade with Indian caused a loss in capital for the U.S. The House therefore recommends that additional capital be extended to the trading posts in order to further trade until records can provide conclusive evidence of loss or gain.
Williams has received the proposals for the delivery of sea coals at Hartford for the use of the armory at Springfield. Hodgdon is asked to close the contract at one third of a dollar per bushel of coals. The swords, scabbards, and belts fabricated by Mr. Starr are in his possession at Middletown. The returns and vouchers for the first quarter of 1800 should have arrived at Hodgdon's office.
