War Secretary encloses list of invalid pensioners belonging to the State of Virginia, with the monthly allowances to each, to the Commissioner of Loans in Virginia.
Hamilton advises McHenry on the arrangement of his suggestions for the reorganization of the military into one bill but he is advised to proceed with care.
Reports number of French muskets in store that need cleaning and repair. These muskets could then be used instead of contracting for new muskets. Seeks permission for workmen to clean and repair. Recommends building a store suitable to supply the requested seasoned muskets.
Reports that John Wright had no authority to sign Quartermaster certificates. Thomas Hill's signature is good, but the certificate can be paid only by the Quarter Master General or his assistant at the post where the service was performed. Returns Seth B. Wigginton's letter.
The bearer James Wilson has been appointed a cadet in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers so Simmons should report the value of a uniform suit of clothing allowed by law for persons of his station.
Refers to the disappointment of untimely clothing supply and requests information about establishing a possible 2-year supply. Could such a supply be delivered to the corps however remote their situation? The current arrangement delivers clothing too late and causes great difficulty. The suggested mode would incur no greater cost.
Certification of payments; $36.86 to Private Benjamin Nunn in detachment of infantry stationed at Fort Oswego, New York under command of Lieutenant Nanning Vischer, for pay.
Mangin was hired to supervise construction of the batteries in New York and later to fortify Governors Island. He describes his qualifications as an engineer and he is now seeking military rank and higher pay.
