In response to Gilmor's statement in his last letter, McHenry encloses a copy of a letter to Mr. Foncin, superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry's Construction.
Writes of recruiting efforts in Pennsylvania with Captain Barton. Distinguishes between the provisional army and the regular army. Requests appropriate discharge.
McHenry wrote to Major General Hamilton that Col. Stevens should be allowed one thousand dollars per annum for his services. If this compensation should prove inadequate, McHenry would consider an increase to a level that is adequate. The duties that will be required of Stevens are listed.
Francis is authorized to pay all accounts for making, mending, or altering articles to be contracted for or otherwise procured for the service, including all accounts for inspecting articles intended for the use of the public.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Lieut. Col. Taylor and Major Hamilton have recommended John Brown as captain and Austin Lidy and Nathan Noyes as lieutenants, whose names have been forwarded to the President. Lists other nominations.
Miller has received the $100 advanced to Mr. Fisher together with the $500 paid him on Colonel Wilkins' draft. Fisher says that the draft was one that a General gave him to pass to Hodgdon and Captain Vann corroborates the idea.
Rivardi acknowledges receipt of invoice of medicines. Although many boats have passed, he hears nothing yet of these articles. Has transmitted surplus of clothing. Discusses package lost, perhaps on the British side, where Rivardi's men seldom resort. Will pay the draft of the doctor.
Transmittal of abstracts for the disbursement of cash in Quarter Master, Ordnance, Indian, and Hospital Departments and for James O'Hara, contractor, accompanied with vouchers.
Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments and and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
