Certification of payment; $121.70 Joseph Campbell, contractor, for fuel, quarters and straw furnished troops of Captain Denise Forman, Hackensack, New Jersey.
Simmons informs McRee that Lt. Patrick Harris' receipt roll was received. Simmons cautions McRee to insure receipt rolls containing marks by soldiers unable to write their names are properly witnessed.
Simmons informs Freeman that his rolls were forwarded to the Paymaster General. Simmons also discusses Capt. Huger and Lt. Izard's accounts with Freeman.
Refers to a conversation which took place in Philadelphia, with a gentleman now settling in Baltimore. Encourages Oliver to induce gentleman for a contract for supplies.
Responds to letter. Reports that the mission to France is disapproved by the Federalists. Refers to French speedy return to monarchy. Hopes that he will continue to serve the public. Encloses note from Samuel Barrows.
Calls Humphreys' attention to the Navy Yard at Washington, where Navy agents are apparently awaiting Humphreys' input before beginning construction; also discusses the hiring of an individual who is proficient in constructing wharves.
Notifies Hodgdon that the charge for postage is $45.46. Once paid, that sum will be placed to Hodgdon's credit and a settlement reached upon Park's return to Philadelphia.
Stephen Merrill states that he was born in the United States of federal parents who were, from his infancy, for independence. He has never been out of the U.S. or away from the east coast and he fought in the Revolutionary War and was wounded before he was fifteen years old. For thirteen years he has never been denied the right to vote at an election but has discovered that he cannot vote in Pennsylvania because he has not been a resident for two years and has paid no taxes in that state. He asks Hodgdon to help him to be allowed to vote in the coming election for Governor.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline and routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
