Hamilton ordered Rivardi, now under his command, to visit all posts in Northern and Northwestern quarters to review current situation for possible changes regarding defense and trade.
Refers to letter with rigid rules outlining instructions. Raises potential queries for consideration: articles on board ships, accountablity for stores, tracing accounts through subordinates, layout of record book, etc.
The key to Mr. Smith's store has not been returned. This will cost the US. Requests return of key. Smith is not entitled to the rent already received. He has removed stores for his own accommodation. Many articles injured; some ruined.
Requested draft and balance have been paid. Has received balance due Holt from the accountants, which shall be sent next month. Noticed Holt's ability to act with caution.
Account of saltpetre and powder due the public by Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Miller. More information can be obtained from the purveyor, who was the principal agent in the transaction.
Certification that payment of $122.72 is due Major Thomas H. Cushing, 1st Regiment of Infantry and Inspector for pay, subsistence, and forage for February 1799.
Certification of payments; $97 pay Private John Watkins in Captain Greatons Company, 2d Sub Legion, following time he was taken prisoner by Indians; includes a reasonable allowance for him to return to his home town.
Certification of payments; $64.17 to estate of Captain Donald Grant Mitchell, 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers for pay and subsistence, payable to father, Stephen Mitchell, heir.
Enclosure: Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
