The death of Mr. Laesch has put affairs at Morris Town in such a state that a delay in the report to Hodgdon will be necessary. Indeed , Ford's necessary absence to attend the Commissioners will prevent for a short time his attendance to the stores Should the quantity of shot be cast in iron molds? Perhaps the heirs of Laesch will produce 100 tons if they are needed.
Cited in Simmons to Fish, 07/31/1799. Letter from Nicholas Fish, Federal Supervisor of the Revenue at New York, to William Simmons, War Department Accountant.
Rivardi reports at great length from Niagara and educates Hamilton on the use of Artillery and Engineers. He is grateful that a Court of Inquiry will investigate the charges brought against him by Captain Bruff and assesses the activities of the British in his region. He is doing much to improve the garrison at Niagara but is not impressed with the supply system in which invoices seldom match the contents of hogsheads.
Because next year's contracts will be signed soon, an anonymous author writes McHenry regarding the present contractor at Elizabethtown. Says that the contractor is not who he says he is, but William Shute - the Major of the Battalion.
Rice is listed as replying to the Circular of 7/13/1799 in which McHenry asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
Butler is listed as replying to the Circular of 7/13/1799 in which McHenry asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
Requests explanation for difference in account. Damaged stores have not been examined and do not appear in the statement, which may account for the discrepancies.
Refers to vouchers for clothing sent to the Purveyor. Pinkney received no instruction. Explains process outlined by the Secretary of State, the regimental paymasters will be responsible for all clothing delivered to the regiments. Pinkney must settle accounts with the Inspector General, who will communicate with the War Department. The Quartermaster General is responsible for transportation of clothing, so his receipt will enable him to adjust his account. Returns vouchers.
