John Woodward is to be allowed two dollars per day for his superintendance of the works and laborers at Fort Trumbull and two and a half percent on the actual disbursements under his agency.
Directs issue of arms & cartridge boxes to Basil Wood; a note and return concerning the items, by Wood and his representative John Krips respectively, are appended.
Simmons certifies that Capt. Charles Hyde of the 1st US Regiment, administrator of the estate of Lt. John Breck , deceased, received the sum of $1,252.40, the pay of Lt. Breck from April1, 1794 to April 12, 1796, the day of his death.
Hollingsmith declares that in his storehouse are some military stores--including three hogsheads, some bundles of canteens, and a bundle of knapsacks--which came from Philadelphia. He would be glad to have them moved from his store.
President Adams transmits a return from the War Office of those officers who have been appointed under the act entitled "An Act to augment the Army of the United States and for other purposes," designating such officers who have accepted their appointments and those who have declined accepting, resigned their commissions, died, etc.
General Swan has been indisposed for some months and for the last ten days has been confined to his bed. Enclosed is a note from McDonald & Hollingsworth respecting the military stores but General Swan's present state of health prevents him from attending to the public business.
Accounts for the fortifications at Mud Island Fort and the mounting of gun carriages were examined and sum of $2,449.72 passed to the credit of Mentges' account. Amount differs from sum reported by Mentges, inadmissible charges were reason.
Tells Senator Tracy that he believes it to be unnecessary to discontinue the embargo on the exportation of gun powder and firearms. Suggests, however, that they place a limit on the duration of the embargo.
Williams has received a letter from Nathan Starr advising that the swords, scabbards, and belts fabricated by his father are still in his possession at Middle Town.
Enclosed is a tourniquet which answers the purpose of preventing the flow of blood until the patient is under the care of a surgeon. It can also be used after the operation as it sets light and easy on the limb.
Because of indisposition of Mr Francis, the purveyor, Secretary of War has requested that Quarter Master General make purchases on the account of United States.
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 and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
Ash requests that McHenry allow him to make use of his library in Baltimore and discusses his recent unpleasant experiences in the Baltimore County Court.
Request to pay $10,000 to Jonathan Dayton on account of Elias Dayton's account of contract for supplies to troops of United States in state of New Jersey.
