Abstract of the articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens agent for the war department in New York in the month March 1799. Transmitted and signed by William Simmons accountant.
Two documents, regarding the same regiment and dated the same day. The first directs issue of arms & accoutrements, tents, musical instruments, and equipment for use by the 10th Regiment. The second directs issue of clothing to the same.
Jones expresses his gratitude that Hodgdon has taken him under his protection and given him valuable instruction without which he would be a plowman. Jones's wife ["my rib"] extends her respects to Hodgdon and his wife ["your other half"]. He laments that he is now flat on his back with the rheumatism.
Bruff complains that the articles forwarded to his company are less than those listed on the invoice and he goes into much detail on the articles he still needs. The tailor who makes the cloth is reported to be punctual and honest but he says there a deficiency of trimmings. He observes that soldiers are sent unseasonal clothing and remarks on other errors in distribution.
Perkins declares himself well satisfied with the terms proposed by Bayerd & Pettit by which they will employ his son who has Perkins' full consent to bind himself to them. He hopes that his son will conduct himself in a manner to merit their esteem. He will receive a reasonble supply of cash from John Baker and Perkins hopes Hodgdon will act as his guardian.
Refers to store of barrels of powder on hand at the Whetstone Point Garrison near Baltimore with a miscalculation on the certificate. Contractor David Zoe could not ascertain the exact quantity, fearing that a large quantity had been embezzled by the keeper of the magazine. There should be sufficient quantity for present use. Hodgdon added a postscript that no powder has since been forwarded to Fort McHenry.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
Taylor requests Hamilton's opinion regarding whether recruiting officers may enlist those over the age of 17 without the consent of their parents, masters, or guardians.
