Colonel Hamtramck provides a detailed report of the situation in the Western Country. He reports on the condition of the sundry garrisons, the state of magazines, and other stores, and the disposition of the Indians. He is worried about the overdue bills for rations and supplies that he had purchased on his own credit.
Approves of McHenry's list of officer appointments for the 8th and 9th Regiments, and authorizes McHenry to appoint replacements for any men who refuse appointments as surgeon's mates.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Encloses returns from Col. Stevens. Requests clothing for artillery privates to be delivered immediately. Believes Stevens should purchase small supplies from quartermasters' departments as close to the post as possible to save on transportation costs and to prevent damage en route. Refers to tools.
Certification of payment; $1300 to Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, for his salary, that of John Harris storekeeper, and the clerks employed.
Certification of payment; $159.98 to Lieutenant William Yates, 1st Regiment, Artillerists and Engineers for subsistence and expenses from New York to Windsor Vermont, by order of Major General Alexander Hamilton, to assist Lieutenant Nathaniel Leonard in conducting men to New York.
Certification of payment; $44.27 to Normand Smith of Hartford, Connecticut balance due for manufacturing horsemans accoutrements, received in good order at Philadelphia by John Harris military store keeper.
Reports on Elisha Hall's report on expenses during his service with the Cherokees, and requests proper documentation from Hall. Seeks to distinguish between Hall's private business and public service, and questions proper charges according to the treaty. Suggests claiming other expenses.
Orders to remain at Fort Mifflin Garrison on Mud Island as Quarter Master and superintendent of artificers and workmen. Describes duties upon entering upon office.
