Hodgdon requests that Harris deliver to George Harrison, Esquire, Navy Agent, 300 painted knapsacks and charge them for the same to the Navy Department.
Letter, returns accounts of employees of Accountant's office for expenses related to the move of the Federal Government to Washington and gives instructions for rendering new accounts for payment of expenses.
Accounts forwarded by Edward Carrington for whiskey and vinegar furnished to Capt. Brock's detachment received and admitted agreeable to the certificate of E. Carrington. Simmons stated sum to be obtained from Carrington upon presentation of receipts.
Simmons stated that previously rejected vouchers from account of E&S House were now under examination due to the receipt of letter of explanation of expenditures. Result to be conveyed shortly.
Transmittal of abstracts accompanied with vouchers contained in packets for disbursement of cash in Quarter Master, Indian, Hospital and Ordnance Departments.
Hamilton provides information on the character and career of Major Van Rensselaer. He was the eldest captain of the Dragoons before the augmentation of the army and is a career soldier. Hamilton thinks a field office in the cavalry would be proper. Refers Dexter to General Wilkinson for further information on Van Rensselaer's character and notes that the Major is a cousin of Mrs. Hamilton.
Simmons rendered accounts of clerks for expenses related to their removal from Philadelphia to the City of Washington. Accounts No. 2 - 12 enclosed. Simmons was not ready to render his accounts.
Simmons updated Hodgdon on credit to account of Michael Gunkle, contractor for articles purchased for troops in Pennsylvania. Simmons requested Hugdon update the books of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
