Kalteisen requests a supply of clothing, especially sergeant's clothing and private's overalls. The reason he needs overalls is his loan of same to Capain Huger who received none in his shipment of clothing.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Directs issue of arms, accoutrements & equipment; informs Harris that the officer of the company receiving these supplies will submit some other muskets, etc. to be put back into military stores.
William Adams is a gun stock maker who has arrived from Ireland and has been employed for six months as a carpenter. Since he appears to be a very industrious and deserving young man. Williams recommends that he be employed by the public in his normal line of work.
Reiterates the "absolute necessity" of tents for his soldiers in Portland, Maine. Upset to find out that the vessel of supplies leaving from Philadelphia went to another port instead.
Requests copies of all passed military bills to Major Generals. Refers to military recruitment. Requests field officer. Comments on procedures for court martial and questions the proper use of officers. Requests nomination of regional paymaster and quartermaster without delay.
Claiborne is alarmed that his men have not received their suits. His men are recruits who do not have the advantage attending old soldiers who have several years clothing on hand.
