General Lee has shown Orr a letter from Simmons dated April 1, 1802, stating that Caleb Swan has credit in the office of the Accountant for $1156.66 advanced to Lee for the Scouts of Mason County between May and December, 1792. Orr was in charge of receiving all money for Lee at the time and submitted vouchers for all payments received. He believes the amount is correct, but does not know where his vouchers are at present and believes they must have been in the War Office fire.
Articles of Agreement betwen Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury, and Buckner Harris & Co., owners of the Adellam Ironworks in Jackson County, State of Georgia, to supply four thousand cannonballs of five and a half inches diameter and deliver them to the collectors of sundry southern states.
This letter is handed to you by Lieutenant Strong, who travels with his mother up the Ohio. Please afford them every attention they might need. The party going with Strong is to be immediately remanded to this place, in the same craft. Please also send every man belonging to the Corps in this quarter.
Contract between Oliver Wolcott and Nicholas White, Thomas Crabb, Jacob Metzger, and Christian Barnhizle for manufacture of 1000 stands of arms with bayonets and ramrods, fit for service, to be delivered at Frederick Town, Maryland. Articles of agreement subsequently canceled.
Discusses the necessity of appointing Pike pay master, and asks if he would oppose transferring Pike to his company. Visited home after a perilous voyage, but he is in good health.
Lieutenant Pike is appointed pay master of the 2nd Regiment, and goes forward with the rolls of the Corps this quarter. Lieutenant Wilson is apparently in arrears, and has been ordered to complete the depending paperwork, and return to the seat of government. Argues that the Paymaster of the Corps should be given enough money to cover unexpected contingencies. They could recruit more men if they had money on hand.
Discharge certificate of Corporal Samuel Burchard of Captain Francis Kinlock Huger's company, 2nd Regiment Artillerists and Engineers. Burchard lost his arm and is incapable of performing his duties. This entitles him to a pension from the government.
Mentioned obtaining pot ash, per Hodgdon's request. Brought up being removed from office to be replaced by "some favorite", Craig sought Gen. Irvine's opinion on matter. Craig believed Hodgdon acted a "dignified part" in surrendering his office.
Astounded that the General, to take over Hodgdon's position, has not called upon Hodgdon's office. Craig hopes its not that he has declined the position, although Craig believes he will tire of the post quickly. Craig will ascertain information from Commissary notes and vouchers contained in a locked trunk. Brings up his unsettled claim for services at the Ordnance Department.
Has reviewed the traveling expenses of officers. Before settlement, wishes to know if servants traveled with them, if they traveled by water or land, and if they traveled by public conveyance.
War broke out b/w Chippewa and Pottawatomie Nations. Ottawa Nation will join and all the tribes will carry the war to Spanish territory. G. Knaggs sent out to seek compromise and that the U.S. cannot pick a side. Indians of Detroit still desire an agent.
Hopes to maintain correspondence regardless of Hodgdon's future pursuits. Requests selling price of pot ash and pearl ash. Inquires due to the increase in glass manufacture. Anticipated free time to visit Hodgdon after his removal from office. Read cannot pay his bills because he hasn't received pay since last November.
