Comments on the success of General MacPherson's expedition in Pennsylvania to suppress a revolt there. Explosively complains about the lies and vagaries of Democrat politicians.
Reports delivery of musket stocks to Robert McCormick. It is too difficult to know the total number on hand in store. Refers to stocks at Harper's Ferry and Springfield. Hodgdon has no agency nor contract but has done all in his power to procure stocks.
Requests musket supplies for the military store as soon as possible. William Lane, an experience workman, will provide all necessary cannon balls and will deliver to Rhode Island without any additional expense.
Col. Craig informs him that the galley built in Pittsburgh awaits a few items before it can descend the river. Some of the necessary items are in store; others must be purchased.
Quartermaster Stores--hospital stores and medicines--are to pass through Miller's books. Clothing and military stores forwarded to Miller must include invoices, charged to specific officers and posts.
Reports that the galley is completed and Mr. Ownes has been discharged. Will immediately equip the galley in preparation to descend the river in good water. Nothing of import to communicate; General Morgan is not thought to be dead.
Samuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig that materials needed for the galley will be obtained and shipped rapidly. Hodgdon also mentions that paper supplies will be forwarded shortly.
The Secretary at War asks that future requistions made on behalf of equipping the gallies contain more detailed information to assist in accurate procurement.
Harris is asked to receive the muskets and bayonets which have arrived on the ship "Connecticut,'" under the command of Captain Hylander. Harris should obtain an order for them on the Captain from the Secretary of the Treasury and have them deposited in the public store.
Forwards reports of 2 courts martial. First discusses the charges of Andrew Anderson, a soldier: that he deserted, freed prisoners at the fort, and lost his arms and accoutrements. Anderson was convicted of the first and third charges, and sentenced to hang. In the second, a Sergeant Tisdale was charged with desertion, convicted, and sentenced to be shot. McHenry advises Adams on how "well-placed examples have a beneficial effect on the military service."
Vance is clearly frustrated by the lack of instruction he has received regarding the number of officers, etc. which are permitted on the muster rolls. He feels that is he is to perform his duties as described by the act of Congress, he cannot account for the various men who request payment for their duties.
Miller has supposed that clothing was not to come through his department except when it is related to the transportation business. The enclosed invoice contains vests for private artillery men. He wants to know, therefore, if every article of every description that is requested of Mr. Harris by the Secretary of War is to come through the Quartermaster General's books.
