Draft by Capt. Heth received and credit to Craig's account stands in Hodgdon's books. Requested Craig inform Hodgdon if President Adams keeps a "common hand" employed. Noted "great wants" and that "War seems inevitable."
Certification that $201.34 is due Lieutenant Horatio R. Dayton of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being for his pay and subsistence from January through March 1798.
Certification that $317.33 is due two detachments, one of Artillerists and Engineers and the other of Infantry, at Fort Niagara under Major John Jacob Ulrich Rivardi, being the pay of Captain James Bruff, Surgeon's Mate John G. Coffin (including forage) and the non-commissioned officers and privates for April 1798.
Certification that $56 is due Lieutenant John Saunders of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his pay for the months of April and May 1798.
Certification that $80 is due Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, temporary paymaster at West Point, being for his pay and forage for January through May 1798.
Harris is directed to deliver to Captain John Barry for the frigate "United States" and to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to the frigates "Constitution" and "Constellation" all military and other stores deposited in the public stores that are needed for the equipment of these ships.
A Captain Hacker, formerly of the Navy, has asked for employment with the military and has some recommendations. However, McHenry is uncertain about Hacker's politics and merits and requests that Hamilton respond as soon as possible.
McHenry to officer commanding at Natchez (Guion at this time), recommending the bearer, a Mr. Williamson, as a "worthy and deserving gentleman," and asking that Guion help Williamson during the latter's time at Natchez.
Notified Dale that Congress has yet to pass act authorizing ships of war authority to protect U.S. commerce vessels, therefore Dale's power was limited. Outlines U.S. maritime boundaries and authorized acts by U.S. vessels.
