The enclosed newspaper contains the President's speech. McHenry finds it nearly what it ought to be and is relieved that it did not enter into the kind of reasoning that might have attracted disapprobation from a part of the federalists. He has no information respecting the letter sent to Coxe except that it seems to represent the author's preconceived theory.
Hamilton informs Kingsbury that it is impossible for him to be permitted a leave of absence for the length of time he has requested. He should hold himself in readiness to enter service on April 1st.
Encloses accounts for supplies for A. Foster, General Robertson, and Wolf's Friend, with questions about General Robertson's authority to authorize expenses. Encloses copy of letter from General Wilkinson
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.
