From one committee he obtained authority as agent over certain arms stored in Iowa, the custody and control of which had been in dispute.

From another committee he obtained a portion of the clothing he desired.

From still other sources he received certain moneys, but not sufficient for his requirements.

Two circumstances, however, indicate that he was practicing a deception upon the committees and public.

He entered into a contract with a blacksmith, in Collinsville, Connecticut, to manufacture him 1000 pikes of a certain pattern,[2] to be completed in 90 days, and paid $550 on the contract.