Hamilton discusses the request of Mr. Wharton for a position in the military establishment but doubts that there is anything available with regard to employment as a Clerk or secretary to a general officer.
Hodgdon assures Jones that he will make the best arrangements relative to suppying clothing for the recruits, given the constraints of the current shortage.
Certification that $240 is due Captain Richard H. Greaton of the 2nd US Regiment, being the amount relinquished out of his monthly pay from 1 December 1797 to 31 July 1798, the day the relinquishment expired.
Certification that $747.49 is due a detachment of the 1st Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, being for the pay and forage of the commissioned officers and the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates for July 1798, including the pay of two discharged men and retained bounty due six recruits.
Extract:
Secretary of War noted he received plans for defense construction on Governor's Island and would submit the plans of Mr Mangin and Mr. Fleming & Hills to the Military Committee of New York for approval.
Browne acknowledges receipt of two sticks of port-fire and fifteen four-pound flannel cartridges to prime cannon at the Eagle Furnace agreeable to an order of the War Office.
Among other matters, Hamilton expresses dismay at General Knox's negative response to his subordination to Hamilton in the Provisional Army and voices his gratitude at Washington's continued support during the ongoing controversy.
Letter, discusses contract for manufacture of muskets. Directs issue of 3,000 musket stocks to Robert McCormick, arms contractor. Asks that the two best of the finished muskets, being made on the Charleville French model, be kept as patterns, with one to be returned to McCormick, one to be kept in the military stores.
Sargent asks for numerous supplies, including large quantities of wine, coffee, and brandy, which he must have before winter and without which he will absolutely suffer. He has asked for permission to visit the Atlantic states the following summer if the Mississippi territory is at peace and he has organized its government well.
Writing in his usual code, Sargent requests two quarter casks of good wine to be sent by way of Orleans and two more quarters of red or white should be added, he does not care which.
Wilson is so unwell that he is unable to attend to business and asks Hodgdon if he can retire from Philadelphia. The prevailing sickness is spreading rapidly and his state of mind relative to staying is such that it is prudent for him to leave. He asked for a leave of absence the previous year and, though Hodgdon anticipated no danger and intended to stay, he allowed those who were afraid to depart.
Discusses payment of money by Gurling and Kempton to Irvine. Mentions that yellow fever will prevent traveling to Philadelphia and that his son requires money from the War Department, believed that his son could have a full company in no time if he was afforded clothing and money.
Due to obligations to his family and his present pursuits, Clarkson declines any appointment in the Provisional Army and expresses doubt that there will even be a need for serious military operations in the United States.
