Boyd assures Hamilton that he could arrange for the production of gun carraiges for the vessels under construction at a cheaper rate than is currently being paid.
MacPherson describes the recent movements of his troops in suppressing the current insurrection in Pennsylvania, as they attempt to arrest individuals charged with treason. Discusses disposition of different detachments, arrests made, intelligence about the movements of the insurgents; supposes on the opinions of the people in the region, believing that the spirit of revolt was "high and general" before the arrival of federal troops. Believes the situation has stabilized enough that the militia can be sent home, but that the regular troops should garrison the region for the near future. Asks for instructions regarding the dispersion of the regulars into garrisons. A postscript concerns additional persons to be arrested and mail for the troops.
Acknowledges receipt of letter from James Miller, Deputy Quartermaster General. Reports payment of bill. Encloses check on the draft of the local branch bank in New York.
Certification of payments; $3171.81 pay, forage, subsistence, hospital department and bounties for soldiers stationed at West Point under command of Captain George Ingersoll.
Certification of payments; $19.28 pay to Corporal John [?], Detachment Corps of Artillerists and Engineers under command of Major John Jacob Ulrich Rivardi.
In addition to alerting Hodgdon to a certificate in the amount of $2728.98 that will be presented by Mr. Cranch, Fleming discusses in detail the construction of shells for mortars and howitzers.
Hamilton informs McHenry that he is travelling to Philadelphia in order to settle some important matters in a personal conference which should promote the future good of the service.
