Mentions a detachment and the public's desire for education. Mentions the cause of the Paymaster General and business in Philadelphia. Refers to complaints about the farm.
Kirkpatrick is bringing his vouchers to Philadelphia which will enable him to make a final settlement of the comany's business. Provisions have been purchased for the troops by order of the Commander in Chief of the Army, He has found it necessary to draw on the Secretary of War for five thousand dollars.
Certification that $155.40 is due Francis Mentges, Inspector of Troops and Garrisons, being for bounties paid to recruits, premiums allowed, and amounts paid for attesting the recruits.
Captain Gee, whose sloop travels between West Point and New York, told Fleming that on his next trip he would bring the gun stocks. Unfortunately, because of the ice the stocks are still in New York. However, Mr. Smith intends to send them by land in good sledding which is to be preferredl since Mr. Crank needs them immediately.
Letter, seeks aid of accountant in obtaining documents from the War Office pertaining to the service of Thomas Tredwell Jackson during the Revolutionary War in order that he may obtain his military bounty from the State of New York.
Certification that $335.40 is due Captain John Barry of the Navy, being the amount of account of pay and subsistence for October through December 1797.
Harris is asked to deliver 18 Marine muskets with accoutrements, one suit of sergeant's clothing, and three dozen flints to Lieutenant MacRea for the Marines on board the frigate "United States," John Barry, commander. The muskets McRea now has on hand should be returned to the store.
Harris is directed to deliver eighteen Marine muskets with accoutrements, one suit of sergeant's clothing, and three dozen flints to Lieutenant William McRae for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States" commanded by John Barry.
