Major Hamtramck stands debited on the books of the Treasury for $250 advanced to him by Arthur St. Clair. Steele has transferred this debit to the books of the Accountant of the War Department so Hamtramck's account should be resolved by him with that office. Nouse is asked to close Hamtramck's account with suitable entries and to furnish Steele with a certificate so that the sum may be placed to Hamtramck's debit on the accountant's books.
Winthrop explains that since he does not file his letters to Hodgdon, he does not know what Hodgdon is referring to in his latest letter. Is it about the big trunk and the articles that were to have been added therein?
Recruiting at post concluded, current recruits paid and remanded to Capt. Frye. All troops paid excepting Sergent Welton who was discharged. Hale to take a leave of absence from New York for Portland, Maine.
A list of the number rations issued at carious posts over a six month period, with total number of rations and an additional statement broken down by food item.
Certification that $486.32 is due the three detachments of militia called out by Governor Shelby under the powers vested in him by the Secretary of War for the protection of Washington County Kentucky, and commanded by Ensign Thomas Cull, Lt. John Haydens, and Lt. George Ewing.
Notification that the Accountant of the War Department (Simmons) would like to know the contractor price of rations at "the Natchez" between April and October 1797.
The Secretary at War informs Ensign Boote that he has directed twelve suits of clothing, twelve stands of arms, twelve knapsacks, and twelve canteens to be immediately forwarded.
Clendenin discusses with Gov. James Wood the account of Capt. Van Bibber who has not settled with Mr. Cavendish who transacted his business relative to the provisions to the militia under Clendenin's command.
