Common politeness should have dictated to the General the propriety of calling on Hodgdon on his way out of the city. No apology can be made except as applies to a uniformity in his conduct. The delay in the inquiry is apparently due to an indisposition on the part of one of the Commissioners. A state of anxiety and suspense will remain with Williams until this business is finished. Poor Lyman is afflicted with sores breaking out all over his body.
Major Craig expresses regret to Samuel Hodgdon after receiving news of the fire that destroyed the War Department building and records. Craig anticipates much confusion from the loss.
Location of Turner's box unknown, suggested waggoner must be interviewed. Mentioned marching and counter marching, motive unknown. Official account of treaty yet to be received, commissioners will submit one shortly.
The Secretary at War informs Major Toussard that the War Department has no objection to completing the existing artillery contract by re-casting defective cannon.
Captain Francis Huger of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers and Lieutenant William Boote of the 3rd Infantry Regiment have been appointed Aides de Camp to the Commander in Chief and are to be respected and obeyed accordingly.
Cited in Simmons to Carrington, 11/25/1800. Letter from Edward Carrington, Federal Supervisor of the Revenue at Richmond, to William Simmons, War Department Accountant.
Capt. Hyde assures Simmons that, despite the dreadful disease in his breast, he intends to settle his public accounts without a moment's delay. It is his intention to close this business quickly so that he can voyage to a warmer climate to avoid the ensuing winter because his existence depends upon doing so.
Refers to orders of artillerists' hats and buttons; requests issue of a company book and two pen knives for use by the War Department Intendant's Office.
Simmons received Hodgdon's letters of both November 5th and October 20th. Hodgdon's letter which enclosed a certificate to Mr. Bradley was provided to Simmons by Bradley
