Amidst a discussion of sundry accounting matters, Langham apologizes if Mr. Byers had any cause for complaint but it was no fault of Langham's.The blame is on the United States since the money is due from them. Langham believes that Byers is a perfect honest man and has fairly stated what is due him. He will send him the balance of what is due him which may be forwarded if he chooses. Langham points out how slowly accounts are processed by the Accountant's Office.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
General Washington admits to having been "stricken dumb" by McHenry's recent letter. He fears that political events in the United States are moving quickly toward a crisis but only God knows what will be the final result.
Writes that Lawrence Huron has settled the amount of his acceptance on the draft. In a postscript, he notes that he has received an order from Mr. Francis to purchase powder and has suggestions for transporting it and cannon shot.
Swan lists for Hamilton the sums he will transmit with Captain Williamson to the 14th, 15th, and 16th Regiments for their pay through 30 September 1799.
Lt. Col. Graves informs Hamilton that the Contractor for New Hampshire asserts that he has already met his obligation and refuses to aid Graves in transporting the baggage and militry stores of the recruits of the 16th Regiment to winter quarters. Graves and the other officers have therefore had to assume the responsiblity for this task themselves.
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.
McHenry assures Hamilton that it pains him greatly that, for whatever reason, the troops are not being paid promptly and that he will take the necessary steps to correct the situation.
Certified McGown's role in the storming of Fort Cumberland and the seizure of some British troops. Supporting his claim for compensation for loss of capital due to his involvement with the American Rebellion.
Major Craig discusses winter billeting of troops and clothing shipments with Samuel Hodgdon. Mentions the recent marriage of Captain Lyman to Susana Reese, sister of Thomas Reese.
Happily informs him of his sister Lucy's safe arrival from Philadelphia to New York. The business with the powder continues, prices are in flux. Writes that he has commenced loading the ship for Algiers.
