"...In August last I made out a return of clothing that would be due to my company on the first of the present month. The men...all are destitute of shirts, overalls, and shoes...We claim arrearages of pay from the 30th of June."
Encloses a return of clothing wanted for the companies at Fort Jay, requesting that they be forwarded without delay, except for the coats which Stevens will furnish.
Discusses the payment of bounties to citizens or soldiers apprehending deserters. Reports that it has been the practice of the War Department Accountant's Office to pay money to soldiers searching for deserters whether successful or not, and to also pay any soldier, group of soldiers, or citizen who brings in a deserter who has been advertised for. Explains that his rejection of Hugh McAlister's certificate for payment through this system was on the grounds of no proof being available that the individual he captured and returned was a deserter, or that any reward had been advertised for him.
Replies to Hamilton's letter, as per President's instructions. Refers to plan to detail four regiments. Weighs out reduction of fortifications and the redistribution of troops with a reserve force. Outlines duties of army commandant. Seeks information about posts and forces in the Western Country. Works for the least expense. Refers to troops in the South.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Certification of payment; $64.91 to Captain Francis H. Huger, 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, balance on settlement of account for recruiting and contingent expenses, including pay.
