Hamilton discusses a number of concerns: the Indian boundary line, martial law at Detroit; money and clothing to the States, and leaving details to the officers most in a position to handle them.
Adams contends that the sordid spirit that led to the insurrection in Pennsylvania ought to have provoked more general indignation than it did. He presents his plan for numbering the regiments and arranging the ranks of the lieutenant colonels and commandants.
"Relying that you will lose no time in assigning your Officers to the different subdistricts--I request that you will transmit me a list showing the name of the principal Officer of each sub-district and the particular sub-district to which he is assigned. You will also...forward a duplicate to the Secretary of War."
Reports the possession of 3028 lbs. of powder in Detroit last January. Asks if this supply is sufficient or if more should be sent from Albany rather than Pittsburgh, where it cannot be spared.
Certification of payments; $47.47 to Abraham Ridgely for medicine administered and attendance on recruits under command of Lieutenant James B. Many, in Dover, Delaware.
McHenry encloses a copy of a letter from Lieutenant Colonel David Strong which should have accompanied papers sent earlier regarding the opposition between the civil and military authorities in Detroit.
Enclosed is the return of military and Quartermaster's stores issued at West Point during the first quarter of 1799, accompanied by Captain Ingersoll's orders.
The master builder of the galley completed in Pittsburgh has been paid agreeable to the contract. It should be impressed on the Secretary of War the propriety of taking advantage of the current season for the galley to pass through the rapids. There are still a number of items that are needed for the galley.
Enclosed invoices for annuities due several Indian Nations. All goods listed have been forwarded. Invoices must be sent along with annuities or the agents will not be able to distribute quantities properly. Waggoner leaves Philadelphia with medicine and hospital stores.
Forwards to Col. Evin Stevens medicine and hospital stores to Niagara. Has written to Rivardi so he is apprised of their arrival. Requests that as soon as Hoduin receives them, he ship them to Schenectady. Fears damage or embezzlement along the route. Has directed Stevens to write with receipt of acknowledgment.
Sends invoices for annuities due to several Indian Nations. The goods have been forwarded. A wagon leaves today with medicines and hospital stores. Requests that invoices be sent on safely with supplies so the agents will know how to disburse items.
Has sent the articles requested in the enclosed invoice. Dealing with complaints of detention, damage, and embezzlement along the route. Requests acknowledgment of receipt. Reports loss of trunk belonging to Mr. Shieffelin while en route. The trunk contained 5 skins for Hodgdon from Dr. Charles Brown. They hope to recover the trunk and seek information. Both Hodgdon and Brown have not heard anything about the pending draft.
Includes invoice for medicines, hospital stores destined for troops at Niagara shipped on schooner Sophia. When the shipment arrives, requests that Stevens reship them to Michael Houdin in Albany. Requests Stevens to pay freight, then charge disbursements to Quartermaster's Department. Sale of the place will be postponed for a few days.
Certification of payments; $8.14 to Hector McNeal for expenses and jail fees for deserters, Jesse McCarty, John Dougherty, John Smith, Joseph Kitty, John Haynes, payable to Hugh Barclay.
