Cited in Simmons to House, 01/06/1801. Due to illness, General Irvine's son has retreated to a warmer climate in Charleston until Spring. In the meantime, the barracks occupied by his Company has been judged unfit for human habitation and subsequently repaired under the direction of Mr. Wolstencraft. General Irvine wants to be assured that his son's account accurately reflects the fact that he never drew any wood for his own use but only for his Company.
General William Irvine answers a letter from William Simmons addressed to his son, Captain Irvine. Cannot offer any reasons why he has not furnished Simmons according to promise. Mentions that physicians have judged that Capt. Irvine needs to pass two or three months in the winter in a southern climate, and so he has gone off to Charleston, South Carolina. He will return to his company at Fort Jay as soon as he returns.
Certification of payment; $22.50 to Doctor Joseph S. Smith for medical services to two sick soldiers at Taney Town Maryland, under command of Captain V. Brothers, admitted by report of Doctor Gillaspy and Doctor Strong.
Dexter discusses a contract dispute pertaining to coal provided for use at Springfield Armory. Notes that he is surprised that he should have to decide on a subject to which Williams and Ames the superintendent ought to be fully competent.
Major Craig annouces the arrival of General Wilkinson to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions that Wilkinson's arrival has resulted in additional business for the Quartermasters Department.
Clothing order discussed, believed soldier should have full dues, but no more. Remarked on quality of gun smithing of arms being shipped to Craig. Boxes containing stationary addressed to several registrars near the Ohio river found, being shipped to Craig, requested he forward the supplies.
Stephen Higginson and Company receipt for 100 single barrels of cannon powder received from Joseph Williams at Springfield on account of Navy Department per order Samuel Hodgdon.
