Williams has received the order to forward the military stores to Fort Independence at Boston which will be attended to. The sheet lead is not on hand. The lead he has on hand is in barns throughtout the state. Enclosed is a receipt for the powder forwarded to Boston for the use of the Navy.
Williams estimate on account of Armory of United States at Springfield Massachusetts includes payroll, supply of iron and steel, grindstones, oil, brass, and incidental and contingent expenses amounting to $3900.
Craig says that although the General is not yet arrived, he should be in Pittsburgh soon. Arrangements have been made for distributing the clothing and other supplies. Craig annouces the arrival of 7 guns at Fort Pitt. Craig asks Hodgdon to clarify if these guns are to be mounted at Fort Pitt prior to shipment.
Stoddert, Secretary of Navy, agreed with the Secretary of War to pay $500 for the house rented for the war office on the water side, for the use of that house for the Marine Corps, until the end of the year for which it was rented. Stoddert paid $500 to Colonel F. Deakins.
Pinckney informed Wolcott that all electors of South Carolina will vote for Jefferson and Burr. North Carolina gave Jefferson and Burr eight votes. Expressed disgust with results and lack of favorable results from diplomacy.
Guns being transported to Pittsburgh are not mounted, officer in Pittsburgh will direct the distribution of the guns and the use of carriages. Mentioned Turners unpaid bills. Wants to know the intentions of the Quartermaster General, mentioned the defeat of the "last regulation."
