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Advancing the Amount of the Missing Notes

Hodgdon discusses the missing post notes and assures Holt that the Secretary of War has agreed to advance him the amount of the missing notes.

Warrant to Cover Accepted Drafts

Hodgdon requests a warrant to cover seven accepted drafts in the Quartermaster's department.

Nine Pounders to be Sold at Auction

Hodgdon notes that two long nine-pounders are to be sold at auction and inquires as to whether they should be purchased for public use.

No More Guns to Forward

Even though no additional guns are available for the vessels on the Lakes, the original order will be forwarded as promised.

Hodgdon discusses the hogsheads and boxes of clothing packed for delivery to the Army. The clothing for the 1st regiment will go to Pittsburgh and the clothing for the 2nd regiment will go to Knoxville.

No Mistake in the Delivery of Clothing

Hodgdon assures Kelteisen that the shipment of clothing to him is not a mistake. He should await further orders as to their disposition.

Heavy Ordnance for Posts in Your State

Hodgdon discusses the arms and military stores shipped to De Saussure as well as heavy ordnance intended for posts in his state.

No Mistake in the Business of the Clothing

Hodgdon assures De Saussure that there is no mistake in the clothing sent to Capt. Kalteisen despite Kalteisen's assertions to the contrary.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons authorizes Fish to make payment to Capt. Frye.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons informs Frye to expect payment from Nicholas Fish.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons informs Deblois to expect payment from Jonathan Jackson.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons informs Fish that Capt. Frye's receipt was received.

Certification of payments; detachment at New Brunswick, New Jersey

Certification that $72 is due a detachment of recruits stationed at New Brunswick, New Jersey under the command of Ensign William R. Boote, being his and their pay for April 1798.

Certification of payments; Captain Joseph Brock's Levies

Certification that $30.40 is due two privates of Captain Joseph Brock's Company of levies of the 1st Regiment.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons informs Craig to expect payment from Mr. Lewis.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons authorizes Jackson to make payment to James Deblois.

Qualifications of Capt. Samuel Nicholson & Capt. John Foster Williams

Wolcott addresses the qualifications of Samuel Nicholson and John Foster Williams for command during the critical state of the country.

Mr. Quincey's Receipt

In response to Simmons' request, Mr. Quincey's receipt for $100 is enclosed.

Receipt for Captain Blackburn

Letter, encloses three receipts of Captain R. J. Blackburn.

Recommendations of Mr. Reynolds & Mr. Purdie

Enclosed are letters to Evans soliciting his agency in obtaining appointments as surgeons. Mr. Reynods and Mr. Purdie are not known to him but the gentleman who recommended them are regarded with perfect respect.

Light Cannon for the Frigate "Constitution," Etc.

Jackson discusses light cannon for the Frigate Constitution and Naval policy.

List of Stores for Capt. Frye

Houdin is asked to send a list of stores to Capt. [Frederick] Frye at Governors Island.

Price of Copper Hoops

Hodgdon ruminates on the price of copper hoops, the employment of Capt. Fleming elsewhere, and the inevitability of war.

Accounts Exhibited by Mr. Day

Enclosed are the accounts exhibited by Mr. Day, late Commissary of Provisions, for supplies to sundry officers during the existence of the Commissariat.

Mr. Day's Accounts

As ordered by the Secretary of War, Hodgdon encloses copies of the accounts exhibited to him by Mr. Day, late Commissary of Provisions for supplies to sundry officers during the existence of the Commissariat.