Despite some doubts about his character, Hamilton recommends that James Wilkinson be promoted to Major General, [a post declined by Henry Knox who refused to serve under Hamilton].
All regiment arms requested must go through Stevens. Asks for English muskets in his keeping. Refers to the Articles of War from the Secretary of War. Reports number of store requests have been ordered. No order exists for determining quantity of stationary for each regiment. Reiterates general marching rule about wagons to carry baggage, supplies, provisions. Supplies for troops in the East shall be supplied through the magazine at Springfield.
Announces purchase of land for laboratory and other buildings, although it will take time before the actual use. Suggests mode for imminent construction. Realizes need for professional construction workers. Funds prevent hiring a suitable person to superintend materials and construction. Require someone who will prevent any sense of embezzlement and has architectural skills.
Responds to observations about agents procuring supplies. Seeks to instruct Jonathon Williams on his appointment. The Quartermaster General will go to Pittsburgh to make necessary arrangements. Mentions business of Major Toussard.
The Superintendent of the Armory has a pressing need for musket stocks. Williams is worried that the workers will stand idle for want of these articles if they are not forwarded immediately. In their rough state many of the musket stocks on hand have the appearance of soundness but when worked down are found to be shakey and unfit for muskets.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiersand and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting and concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
