Resolutions of Congress for raising new regiment; & Council request for names of officers willing to continue service under present circumstance

Secretary Armstrong sends to Lieutenant Colonel Harmar a letter enclosed with congressional resolutions pertaining to raising a new regiment. Additionally, Armstrong provides the following direction to Harmar: provide to the Council names of officers willing to continue service under present circumstances and, absent orders, keep troops in service past enlistment. Armstrong indicates the Council will reconsider the reduction in officer's pay.