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Measures to Having Accounts Passed

Stevens complains that his accounts are being scrutinized so closely causing him to correct minor irregularities that it is impracticable for him to attend to the business of his department.

Shortcomings of the Contractor and the Baker

Smith laments the inefficiency and inferior products provided by his regiment's contractor and baker. He attributes the bad health of some of his men to the badness of the bread.

Missing Capt. Church

Smith regrets the loss to his regiment of Capt. Philip Church who has become aide-de-camp to Hamilton.

Vessel Needed for Crossing the Lake

Laughton informs Hamilton that he has found a vessel that would able to make the dangerous lake-crossing and asks permission to have one built for this purpose.

Connecticut Gore Controversy

Hamilton assures Wadsworth that he will do his best to help resolve the land dispute between the State of Conneciticut and the State of New York.

Wintering in Philadelphia or New York

Hamilton assures Toussard that he may winter in either Philadelphia or New York and still perform his duties, so if he prefers Philadelphia, Hamilton has no objection.

Arrangement of the Four Old Regiments

Hamilton informs Wilkinson that the arrangement of the four old regiments has been disapproved by the Secretary of War because of the numerous transfers of officers from one regiment to another that would be required.

Dangerous Schism

Wilkinson warns Hamilton that he should be in Philadelphia to avoid a dangerous schism over the issue of the surrender of Robbins (aka Nash).

Proposed Organization of the Four Old Regiments

General Wilkinson warns Hamilton that he fears that the proposed organization of the four old regiments will be cut up on grounds too frivolous to render them effective.

French Instruction on the Use of the Sword

Hamilton assures Smith that he has no objection to officers being taught the use of the sword by French gentlemen as long as there is no expense to the public.

Lieutenant Izard Appointed as Aide to Camp

"Pursuant to a conversation which I had with you while in this city I have concluded to offer to Lt. Izzard the place of Aide de Camp in my family. I have mentioned to Mr. Izzard that you will dispense with the form of an application to you as Commanding General of the district."

Permission to Teach the Back and Small Sword

Smith informs Hamilton that two French gentlemen requested permission to teach the back and small sword to the officers of the Brigade but were refused because of the delicacy of existing questions between the U.S. and France.

Duties of the Marine Corps

General Wilkinson affirms to Hamilton his belief that the Marine Corps should perform all duties relative to the Navy and four sentinals should be sufficient to protect the unlaunched hull of a vessel at a place of peace and safety.

Frigate Sailed Last Sunday

Major Toussard encloses to Hamilton the letter which he directed to Oliver Elsworth. The frigate sailed last Sunday and by now should be half way to her destination.

Alarming Success of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania

Cass informs Hamilton of his alarm at the success of the democratic, alias "disorganizing", party in the late election in Pennsylvania.

Claims of the United States at Detroit

Hamtramck informs Hamilton of the claims that had been the property of the Crown that should now be the property of the United Staes.

Needs of the Foreign Troops

Lieutenant Walbach informs Hamilton of the needs of the foreign troops that are part of the dragoons of the United States. Letter in French.

Permission for Permanent Fortifications

Major General Alexander Hamilton informs General James Wilkinson that permanent fortifications should not be erected without the sanction of the executive. Hamilton understands the strong considerations which has led him to erect the fort at Loftus's Height, but the executive branch must be involved.

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