Washington states that while he approves of the establishment of national Military Academy he declines to comment on the proposed plan, a duty that should be carried out by the Secretary of War and Congress.
North inquires about the added expenses and burdens of Assistants in the Office of the Adjutant General and whether or not additional pay and emoluments would be justified.
Maj. Jackson asks Hamilton how the bill will be settled for the repairs of the barracks at Salem since he has been informed that his orders for payments will be not be accepted.
Secretary Wolcott acknowledges William Henry's letter offering to fabricate [manufacture] muskets for the use of the United States but contracts for that purpose have already been made. Since it is probable that some contractors may fail to meet their obligations, an order for 500 muskets will be issued provided they meet specific standards and are delivered promptly.
Order to provide supplies to Wolf Friend and his party not authorized therefore compensation for supplied denied but settled after discussion with Wilkinson. Hereafter all requests by unauthorized persons to supply Indians will be denied. Specific instructions on how to deal with Indian interactions detailed.
John Woodward should be furnished with the forms necessary for maintaining his account. The Secretary of War wants it to be understood that whenever monies are advanced to an agent not previously instructed in the maintenace of his account, the necessary instructions, forms, and vouchers should be provided to him. Includes a copy of a letter from McHenry to Woodward.
Dr. Charles Brown, Surgeon of the First Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, should be instructed as to what vouchers or evidence is necessary for his claim to be acted upon.
Martha Ridgway, widow and sole administrator of all the singular goods of Aquila Ridgway, appoints Ebenezer Hilyard, bricklayer in Philadelphia, power of attorney.
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.
Represents case of officers over unhappy troops due to clothing. Requests clothing be sent to their relief. Captain Rickards's recruits need clothing, and Captain Taylor complains of clothing for recruits in Kentucky.
