Hamilton decries the inefficiency that has caused delays in the payment of the troops resulting in mutinous discontent among two regiments. He confirms his support of established rules but also notes that circumstances sometimes require the violation of said rules. The soldiery should not suffer a deprivation of pay simply because the proper forms are not yet available.
"I pray you to write me no letters to reach Quincy or Boston after the 29th. On next Monday, sen'night, I shall set out for Trenton and reach it at latest by the 15th of October. I also request that you would write to the Attorney General and the American commissioners to meet us all at Trenton at as early a day after the 15th as you shall judge proper. I also desire that all this may be kept as secret as possible, that my journey may meet as little interruption as possible. I shall come alone. Mrs. Adams will follow me soon enough to go with me to Philadelphia."
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.
"I have received your letter dated the 18th instant enclosing the account of Doctor Coffin. As soon as that officer arrives, every facility will be given to the adjustment of them, as you have requested."
Lists reasons for Augustus de Grasse being "left out of the service" after being employed as an engineer, citing gambling with government money and lack of usefulness as an engineer. Advises that the man not be encouraged to expect an appointment to the corps of Artillerists & Engineers. Confirms the apparently long time a letter took to reach Adams as the result of a mis-dating on McHenry's part -- the letter was not as old as Adams supposed. Notifies Adams of two recommendations of a civilian doctor as an ensign for the 6th Regiment.
Major Craig inquires about Samuel Hodgdon's continuation in the post of quartermaster general. Craig also asks for clothing for the troops on the Mississippi.
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.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
