Directs the sum of two hundred dollars to Miller for expenses for the detachment under his command to Pittsburgh. Notes that he will also receive supplies in Carlisle.
Mr. Perkins is at a loss as to whether to proceed to his post or wait to procure the men expected to be picked up in Philadelphia. He does not want wait too much longer as winter weather approaches.
Along with discussing the means of settling Smith's account, Hodgdon expresses his dismay at the shameful treatment to which he has been subjected by the proprietors of the Amboy conveyances who have apprently not delivered the muskets to New York.
Certification of payments; $15 for Ensign George W. Stall, of 1st Regiment for expenses attending court of inquiry on conduct of Captain Edward Miller at Trenton, New Jersey as witness.
Certification of payments; $637 pay to detachment of 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Governors Island, New York under command of Captain Frederick Frye
Certification of payments; $441 for detachment of recruits at Camp near Schuylkill, under command of Captain Edward Miller; pay for Ensign Joel Cook, Ensign George Stall, non commissioned officers and privates.
Transmits a copy of correspondence between him and Washington, where Washington suggests that communication between the Secretary of War, State, and Treasury occur.
General Washington requires certain information to be communicated to him by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretry of State. This information could be forwarded through McHenry but, however it is done, it should be communicated immediately to the General. The estimate of the monies wanted for the military service has been explained in several previous letters.
Washington will soon be furnished with a book containing a list of all the candidates and an abridgement of their qualifications with the original letters of recommendation. Included is a list of candidates for army appointments from General Hamilton and letters from other officers with similar lists.
