finally adjusted the errors complained of, before the act of 15th April, 1826, (see chapter 201 of the Laws of New-York, 49th session,) became a law, repealing the power given to the executive to appoint an agent. Our investigations were consequently suspended, and nothing has since been done to bring this account, (although I have repeatedly brought the subject before the former executives) so long delayed, to a final settlement. During the last year, a payment on this claim, of two brass field pieces (with their carriages and implements complete) has been received; and I have been informed that the officer appointed by the United States is ready to bring this account to a conclusion, whenever a duly authorised agent on the part of this state shall be appointed. Very respectfully, I am Your Excellency's obdient servant, (B.) An Abstract of the Account of Arms, Ordnance, Camp Equipage and Military Stores, issued by the State of New-York, per account of the United States, during the War with Great Britain, in the years 1812, 13, 14 and 15—as adjusted on the 12th January, 1818, by General Anthony Lamb, Com. General, on the part of the state of New-York, and Major James Daliba in behalf of the United States, and sanctioned by the War Department. 1 For arms issued to the regular army, to volunteers in the service, and also those captured by the enemy. Eighteen pounders cannon,.. Twelve do do A Statement of Ordnance, Carriages and Implements received by the State of New-York from the United States, on account of the balance due on the above account, shewing the dates of the several payments. Total received by the State of New-York on this account,.. * Mounted on travelling carriages. Double sets harness. STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMMISSARY-GENERAL'S OFFICE. New-York, December 8, 1829. |