Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
Harper recommends Memereau Walker for a commission in the permanent army. Walker is qualifed to be an infantry officer but would like the artillery for which he is not yet qualifed. Harper himself would like to fill the vacancy left by Colonel Watts on the same terms offered to Dayton.
Is not able to look up and forward the requested papers. Sends plans and original notes, which may be helpful, and will forward papers as they become available. Has spoken with agent Mr. Physick, whom he judges to be an able public servant. Acknowledges Parker's desire to be employed and will communicate as soon as possible.
Thanks Craig for information on McClintock. Asks him in the future to send returns to him immediately rather than to the Secretary of War. The Quartermaster General is in New York, but when he returns, Hodgdon will follow up with the clerk's business. Reports no more sickness in the city.
All articles of clothing except coats and vests will be immediately delivered to Reading. Requests a return for every supply listed. Acknowledges that all of these supplies are necessary for the troops.
Account information discussed, Craig has $3,000 to his debit which included the amount drafted in favor of C. Swan. Notification that Swan will examine all accounts in the future and all communications on accounts should go through him.
Notifies Harris that Robert McCormick has requested to purchase gun-making materials from the military stores, due to a lack of water [power?] at his own production facility. Directs Harris to sell McCormick the supplies he asks for, and deliver the money to the Treasury via a War Department clerk.
