Requests Hamilton to issue orders to military stationed near the recently vacated lands of the Spanish that allow traders to peaceably collect debts owed them.
Mr. Samuel Henley's account as Conductor of Military Stores should be settled upon the principle of compensation that has been previously admitted. Henley cannot proceed to join the Army without his pay.
Enclosed is a list of the names of the persons appointed from Virginia for the cavalry and infantry which includes those who have accepted, those who have declined, and those who have not been heard from. Because the Spring vessels have not yet arrived with the gold thread, Washington's uniform has not been completed. The stars for the epaulets will be sent with the uniform coat.
Cobb certifies that when he visited Fort Triggs the detachment commanded by Lt. Wilkins had not been at the post long enough to have been mustered; therefore he inspected but did not muster them.
Tracy provides a list of recommend officers to fill vacancies in the Provisional Army. Tracy also expresses frustration with the authors of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, along with a concern that John Fries of Fries's Rebellion will be pardoned.
Certification of payment; $1403.56 to detachment of recruits stationed at Charlottesville, Virginia under command of Lieutenant Meriwether Lewis, 1st Regiment of Infantry, for pay.
Addresses the case of a Mr. Cotton, whose payment for services performed as an assistant clerk and as Schoolmaster was in question. After receiving accounts of his services from the president, McHenry authorizes Cotton to receive all benefits due to a clerk.
McHenry instructs Governor Sargent on how to account for expenses related to gifts and supplies to the neighboring Indians. Accordingly, all bills, receipts, and vouchers should be submitted to the Accountant of the War Department.
Examined account of J. Gaither for payments made by him to Georgia yielded information that stated Gaither paid McLean at same time of McLean's resignation. Therefore McLean is charged by Accountant's Office for money owed government.
