McHenry discusses in detail the principles to be applied relative to promotions of officers. Generally, when there is a vacancy, the next officer in rank will fill it although there are exceptions in extraordinary cases. He emphasizes that it is the duty of all officers of the Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry to be familiar with the tactics of the other two corps.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
Apologizes for inconveniences with public accounts. Had adjusted Glen's accounts with his own, which has produced some difficulty in separating the two. Mr. Simmons will be in town and will try to gather the necessary information while he is there. Will advise on any progress made. The medical and hospital stores have not yet arrived.
Certification of payment; $779.90 to companies of the 1st and 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Jay under command of Captain Nehemiah Freemen, Captain James Stille and Captain James Reed.
Certification of payment; $1674.04 pay to Company of 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers under command of Captain Lemuel Gates, at Castle William, near Boston
Talks of the advantages and disadvantages of having his office in Trenton or Philadelphia, mentioning family as an issue. Agrees with the Treasury Secretary that a date for a meeting between all officers and departments should be fixed.
McHenry discusses a number of matters including extra pay for extra work, a British work that establishes a scale for extra pay, and progress toward establishing a military academy.
Forwards the proceedings of a court martial of Private Joseph Perkins, along with a letter from General Hamilton and two forms, one for a pardon, one a warrant for execution.
