Hodgdon observes that the women are perplexed to find that some of the letters from their friends pass through the War Department. That being the case, the letters should be sent under one cover to only one office.
Certification that $6.67 is due Private Alexander Pommerson, late of Captain George Ingersoll's Company of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from May 1 to June 20, 1798, the date of his discharge.
Certification that $7.74 is due Private William Kelly, late of Captain George Ingersoll's Company of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from April 1 to May 29, 1798, the date of his discharge.
Certification that $684.41 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Mud Island Fort under the command of Major Lewis Tousard, being for the pay and forage of the officers, and the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates, for June 1798.
Certification that $684.41 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Mud Island Fort under the command of Maj. Lewis Tousard, being the pay and forage of the officers, and the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates, for June 1798.
Harper expressed frustration that the Treasury Department and the War Department did not operate exclusive of each other. Act written by Committee proposed the creation of the Accountant of the War Department to alleviate work created by War Dept. for the Treasury.
Ross thanks Simmons for his efforts on behalf of Mrs. Butler's claim. She will shortly draw the money and Ross will advise her on who to manage it once it is deposited in the Bank of the United States.
Lewis received $200 from William Simmons to be transmitted to Captain James Stille, 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers at Trenton New Jersey on account of recruiting service.
Hanson Catlett is a gentleman who has been educated in the medical line and seeks a position in the army or navy. Since he is very young he is willing to serve as a surgeon's mate. Lee stresses the importance of continuing the zeal manifested among Virginia youth in joining in the defense of their country.
Hodgdon discusses the claim of Maryland relative to military stores delivered to its militia during the expedition against the western insurgents. Further documentation is needed to support the claim.
