In the event of war with France, John McKee makes his terms of service known to the Secretary at War. McKee stipulates that his salary must be equal to that of an agent to the Cherokee.
Corrects the amount of salary for the previous quarter. Requests a signature before the amount can be credited and paid. Has not heard regarding the clothing supply forwarded by the way of York for the northern posts. Hopes that his health is restored.
By the day's mail Ames has enclosed to the Secretary of War the indentures of four apprentice lads. The fifth will be sent as soon as he obtains his letters of guardianship. He wants to know if any of his accounts are still open in Hodgdon's books since he now must account with Colonel Joseph Williams for the property he receives and make a return for the work done and stock expended.
Hamilton laments his embarassment at assuming that his appointment as Inspector General would result in appropriate compensation. Having sacrificed the income from his law practice, he now wonders how, in the absense of compensation. he is to support his wife and children.
McHenry asks Simmons to furnish him with a statement of the expenditures made under the Act of Congress for fortification of American ports as well as the Act which allowed the President to procure arms and ammunition and issue them to the militia.
McHenry does not object to calling one of the Cavalry officers not in actual service to aide the Deputy Paymaster General in the execution of his functions. Discussed additional requests made by Hamilton along with the expenses related to his requests. Requested the proceedings from the court martials of Hoops and Frye.
Unanticipated travel expenses necessitated spending more that the 2 months pay drawn prior to Washington's departure from Philadelphia. Regulations on uniforms not mandated.
Reports that Sevi Hollingsworth has prepared a box of pattern muskets for delivery to John Kilty in Baltimore. Inquires after the mode of conveyance; hopes that a stage wagon will work if the weather impedes. Wants to assure the safe arrival of the package and promises that payment for the shipping will be taken care of.
