Peter Hagner encloses statement of Captain Preston's account as it stands in the books. There are objectionable vouchers that Preston should be obliged to settle.
Washington stated his ignorance in the process of officer selection and allocation of commissions. He impressed upon Hamilton the need to acquire "good men". Washington shared Hamilton's negative opinion of McHenry.
Power asks Hodgdon to make his case to Colonel Pickering respecting his need for employment since he has a large young family to support. He is much distressed at his current lack of business. He will be away from home for a while trying to sell some land but awaits Hodgdon's advice.
Mentions Meminger sent an escort consisting of a sergeant, corporal and eighteen men with the marshall; a request for two nine pound guns is also made. Crew sent to Burlington and Sergt. Jewell ordered to land "on the island", Merminger awaiting orders from Hodgdon on this subject.
Refers to the incident where Peter Schuyler inappropriately attended a negotiation with Indians at Fort Stanwix, bringing his own interpreter. His presence frustrated the proceedings and caused concerns of authority, particularly with Mr. Campbell.
Wolcott recommends Fishbourne Wharton as a clerk or secretary to a general officer. Wharton comes from a respectable Quaker family. He lists Wharton's qualifications as amiable, intelligent, and well qualified. Wharton has a sensitive constitution and would prefer office work to field work.
Bill of Exchange, dated 09 August 1798 at Cincinatti, stating that $500 should be paid to Benjamin Stiles which is the sum Swan has received from him in cash and the same should be charged to Swan's account.
Houdin is asked to examine two accounts and, if necessary, to reimburse the public the amount he owes. If errors are detected, they should be identified so that the acccounts can be adjusted.
Hodgdon refutes the argument of those who claim that the public stores should be moved due to the risk of infection. The stores exist to support the Army and every effort should be made to see that they are available for that purpose.
Confirmation that Elias Langham has received arms and cartouche boxes to replace those loaned by the State of Maryland to the United States and lost during the expedition against the insurgents in the Fall of 1794.
Hodgdon instructs Elias to provide the State of Maryland with one thousand muskets and cartouche boxes to replace those lost during the expedition against the insurgents in the Fall of 1794.
Certification that $80.76 is due Lieutenant Horatio Dayton of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being for his pay and subsistence for June and July 1798.
