Bedinger is asked to provide for the transportation of tents to Pittsburgh. As many tent poles may be added as will be necessary to make a load on the wagons.
Hodgdon discusses sundry aspects of Wilkins' account including the immediate acquisition of tents and camp kettles and the payment of $500 to Capt. Ernest which will be credited to Wilkins' account.
Certification that $186 is due Lieutenant James Sterrett, being for his pay and forage as Adjutant and Paymaster to the 1st Battalion of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers from January through March 1798.
Umen acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
Notification that per Simmons' directions he has paid Captain Francis K. Huger of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers five hundred dollars for the recruiting service
Weyman describes in detail the events that led to his decision to leave his situation under Capt. Thomas Lewis although he stresses that he finds nothing wanting in Capt. Lewis.
Pay and forage of George Balfour given to Mrs. Balfour. Lengthy description of the mix up regarding pay drawn by Mrs. Balfour and pay needed by G. Balfour. G. Balfour advised Simmons on the mix up and on payment to family of officer.
Among other matters, Captain Guion announces that the Spanish troops have evacuated their posts at Walnut Hills and Natchez. The buildings and posts were left in the same state as when they were occupied by His Majesty's troops. American troops are much in want of clothing and medical supplies. The Indians also want to know when supplies will be sent to them.
The Commanding General has ordered the Quartermaster to forward to Pittsburgh a supply of horsemen's tents, common tents, and sheet iron for camp kettles.
Hodgdon asks Wilkinson not to forward the public load at Wetmore's until further notice. He has engaged three wagons for that purpose which should arrive soon.
