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• Paying the General's Expenses January 10, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: [not available] Summary: McHenry reports to Simmons that George Washington has written that the expenses he incurred during his recent trip to Philadelphia were more than the pay and emoluments that he received from the government and even exceed another month's pay and emoluments. McHenry directs that the difference between the two amounts be transmitted to the General immediately.
• Receipt for Overalls January 11, 1799 Author: Frederick Frye Recipient: Ebenezer Stevens Summary: Frye confirms receipt of 120 pairs of overalls for the use of his Company of the First Regiment of Artillerists stationed at Governors Island. Overalls are part of the uniform allowed by the government for said troops.
• Certification of payments; surgeon's mate Charles Watrous, deceased January 11, 1799 Author: William Simmons Recipient: James McHenry Summary: Certification of payments; surgeon's mate Charles Watrous, deceased.
• Appropriations Necessary for the New Army January 11, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: Alexander Hamilton Summary: McHenry informs Hamilton that he has been unable to obtain any information on appropriations provided by the House of Representatives for the new army.
• Needs of New Army January 11, 1799 Author: James McHenry Recipient: Alexander Hamilton Summary: Speaks of needs of new army.
• Muster and pay rolls examined January 11, 1799 Author: William Simmons Recipient: William R. Boote Summary: Informs Ensign Boote that the muster and pay rolls for himself and his recruits have been received and examined.
• Requests Information about Contracted Musket Stocks January 11, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: Tench Francis Summary: Secretary of War wants to know arrangements for procuring seasoned musket stocks: present state of contracts, number in the public store, which ones have been ordered by him.
• Accounts and Transport of Goods January 11, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: Isaac Craig Summary: Discussed shipment of goods going to Natchez and method of payment. Will attempt to settle Campbell's accounts. Expects Craig to travel to Philadelphia in the distant future.
• Discussion of Shipping to Mississippi Territory with Threats of Privateers January 11, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: Isaac Craig Summary: Acknowledges letter and information from Governor Winthrop Sargent's goods. Includes figures for shipping items to the Natchez by sea. Adds value of insurance with the great risk of privateers. Hopes to resolve issues soon with Forrest and with Campbell.
• Requests Warrant for Quartermaster General & Peter Hunt January 11, 1799 Author: Samuel Hodgdon Recipient: James McHenry Summary: Seeks to discharge bills drawn by Quartermaster General amounting to $1,828.78, and to pay a balance to Peter Hunt for $719.93. Requests warrant for $2,548, charged to the Quartermaster General.