"I herewith transmit you a copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy of this date requesting that the Marine Guard at Norris Town may be relieved by a competent number of infantry of the Army. You will be pleased to take such order thereon as to you may appear proper."
Politely turns down the United States' offer to make him Inspector General of the Artillery, explaining that he already has too many engagements and obligations. Concludes, however, by stating his intention to make a visit to America, his native country.
David Poe has reported the loss of gunpowder from the magazine in Baltimore to the Directors of the Baltimore Insurance Fire Company. Poe believes the powder was embezzeled. In writing to Odonal, Poe is seeking an answer from the company.
Acknowledges receipt of letter and invitation. Expresses humble gratitude. Declines offer based on commitments, but hopes to visit America and pay his respects to the President. [Known previously as Benjamin Thompson]
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
Upon examination of pay and subsistence rolls submitted for troops around Pittsburgh, Simmons found Craig overpaid officers for subsistence, deductions taken from accounts. Due to recent Act of Congress, amount of rations was reduced and now balance stands against Craig's account.
