Has received letters from the War Office and Colonel Gamble and is ready to take up accounts immediately. Stands ready to receive cattle for part of debt owed him.
Approves Mr. Thompson as interpreter to Mr. Maclin. Hopes talk will have good effect and that Little Turkey will restore stolen horses. Hopes that all property will be returned in good condition.
Praises division of Indians as wise in order to keep "bad people in order, and prevent their stealing of Horses." Praises improvement of Indians in growing cotton and corn, spinning and weaving. Desires to live in friendship and unite, white and Indian, to care for all wives and families. Observes the departure of Mr. Dinsmore, praised for his able rapport with the Indians and his fair reports of their situation. Requests future talks.
Having heard that Colonel Craig is looking for a clerk to come to Pittsbugh, King declares that he is interested in the position. Though he wishes to leave Philadelphia with his family , he is concerned about the expense in moving so great a distance. Therefore, in addition to requesting a recommendation, he asks Hodgdon about possible assistance.
Strong provides a detailed assessment of the state of military affairs from his post at Detroit and the limitedd amount of supplies, espcially of a medical nature .
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers and concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Supplies of ammunition and hospital stores low and no response to multiple communications to Secretary of War on the subject. Strong noted discontent held by Indians who he believed were planning an attack on the United States and Great Britain.
Among other matters. Hamilton wants the following sent to each commandant: 704 copies of official oaths, 300 copies of weekly returns of recruits, and thirteen copies of the Articles of War. Colonel Stevens is still worried about his compensation. Only natives should be enlisted for the cavalry and this rule should also be adopted for the artillery.
McHenry's advice that rank from revolutionary war should determine promotion, Adams believed merit was the only qualifying factor. Enclosed letters soliciting for recommendations.
Relays correspondence with Charles Lee, the Attorney General, on the question of a legislative act authorizing the President to fill vacancies in office while the Senate is not in session. Provides a list of recommendations for officer vacancies.
Copy of contract made between Jeremiah Buck of Bridgetown New Jersey and Jonathan Rhea of Trenton New Jersey, on behalf of Secretary of War for supplying the troops of the United States with rations for a recruiting rendezvous serving the counties of Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Cape May New Jersey.
Kalteisen laments the want of clothing at Fort Johnson and stresses the need for linen clothing to replace the woolens which are so uncomfortable for the soldiers in warm weather.
