Explains the disposition of two regiments of Artillerists and Engineers. Of the First Regiment, the battalion commanded by Major Rivardi is assigned to the western Army; another battalion commanded by Major Truman is to garrison the posts in Georgia and South Carolina; another battalion commanded by Major Ford is to garrison the posts in North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland; Etc.
President Adams asks McHenry to extend his gratitude to General McPherson and his officers and troops for their service during the recent expedition [to quell the distrubances in Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
Notes a difference of opinion concerning the "construction of the Constitution" [apparently referencing Constitutional law concerning officer appointments, as the frigate Constitution had already been launched by this time]. Considers the appointment of 2 men as recommended by McHenry, feeling inclined to do so but asking for more information about the early life of one.
Encloses statement of tents for garrisons recently requested by General Hamilton. Suggests checking supply on hand in the public store, taking care not to use tents intended for regimental use. Outlines clothing requested for the troops at Fort Wolcott under the command of Captain Littlefield. Please send without delay.
Has just returned from Elizabeth Town and New York City, where he examined castings made by Faesch. Reports quantity of shots and accounts and how much was taken by the Agent for the Department of War to the public accounts. Has sent the good shot to New York; the rest remains in Elizabeth. Wishes to check accounts for his report to the Treasury.
Certification of payment; by certificate of Colonel Philip Reed late of militia called out the Insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania, payment of $13.17 is due Ensign Robert Moffett, for expenses pursuing deserters.
Simmons authorizes Kilty to make payment to Ensign Robert Moffett, of 33d Regiment of Militia in Maryland, for expenses in pursuing deserters while on the march to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania, 1794.
