Encloses notes to the amount of 60 dollars on account of the contingent expenses of marching the troops under Ensign Boote's command, agreeable to the request of the Secretary of War.
The President has appointed Edward Wright to the position of Factor of the Indian Store at Fort Wilkinson on the Oconee River. Wright is replacing Edward Price, deceased, whose death was sudden and unexpected. Since it is probable that the affairs of the factory are in a deranged state, Wright is to proceed to Fort Wilkinson without delay.
McHenry directs Harris to write up a statement of what is to be paidin goods formto the various Indian tribes as part of their annuity. McHenry also informs Harris to clearly separate the packages of each individual tribe and draw up invoices to be sent both to the Secretary of War as well as to the Indian tribes.
McHenry directs Hamilton to begin preparations for a military expedition against insurgents defying the laws of the United States in western Pennsylvania. He prefers the use of volunteer companies and regulars to militia whose members need to tend to their farms.
Having been recommended for employment by James Ash, Cumming takes the liberty of asking a great favor of "Hodgkison" to employ him in the same station once held by John Lee.
The account of Francis Mentges, agent for erecting fortications on Mud Island in the Delaware River, has been closed on the books of the Treasury with a balance of $4,494.11 due him. Simmons should credit Mentges with that amount on the books of his office.
Hamilton explains the responsibility of the President to appoint the requisite number of lieutenants as well as the quartermaster and the paymaster. He also addresses whether soldiers would be more likely to enlist for a "casual duration" than for a known term of five years.
Requests immediate removal of his company to Reading, PA. Requests should be made to contractor for baggage needs. Lieutenant Wollstencraft will accompany them. Will provide money for transportation.
