Vischer has received a letter from Samuel Lewis covering the pay of the troops at Fort Oswego through February 1798 in the amount of $1082.24. Vischer laments that it is extremely painful to him to have the incidental expenses in his accounts called into question since such expenses are unavoidable.
Prefaces communications with assumption that he, Commander-in-Chief, would receive particular attention from the Sec. of War. Washington is frustrated with the lack of communication regarding all actions of the military and is completely cut off from all decisions that have taken place. He describes himself as "ignorant".
Marshall recommends that Philip Lightfoot, a young gentleman of excellent character, be given a commission as a captain among the 10,000 men being raised for national defense.
Because there is so little intercourse with North Carolina, Hodgdon asks Simmons to take responsiblity for transporting supplies to the recruiting party at Charlotte.
Hodgdon describes the urgency with which the gentlemen who receive salaries along with his own view the necessity of obtaining their pay for the quarter ending June 30, 1798,
Among other concerns, Hodgdon laments that even though the danger from the fever is exagerrated, the public offices will be removed to Trenton although he will stay in Philadelphia.
(First half of letter is illegible)
Advanced money for men in Detroit, prolonged sickness weighs heavy on Hodgdon, J. Hamilton began travels with glass cases for Wilkins and Bates.
Hagner asks the Secretary at War for an advance notice of any decision to evacuate the city due to fever. Hagner informs McHenry that the men with families will need the extra time to obtain lodging.
Certification that $98.35 is due Jonathan Morey, Sergeant in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from 10 March 1798 to 31 July 1798.
