Simmons certifies that $31.87 is due James Taylor, Captain of Dragoons, being his pay and forage from June 1, 1795 and his subsistence from January 1795 through February 1796.
Since peace has been achieved between the United States and the Regency of Algiers, the President is authorized to suspend the program for the building of frigates. Since this is such a momentous step with regard to the public interest, Washington seeks Congressional authorization.
Major Cass is describing troubles among the Indians and the inhabitants. The Indians have stolen many horses. Some were returned as a result of imprisoning a Delaware Indian. The Indians have been threatening to take up the tommahawk, and he fears murder is not far away.
Advises Harper that the claims of John McNeal, a soldier in a company of Colonel Rawling's "Flying Camp" Regiment of Maryland Continental Army troops that was captured at the surrender of Fort Washington, cannot be honored by the U.S. as there are no returns of payments or muster rolls for the Maryland unit.
Regarding advances laid on goods distributed for the Indian trade to the purveyors. Refers to explanations given by late Secretary of War. Describes how much to be added to cost of goods; expenses of transportation, salary, damages.
Respecting the advance to be laid on the goods destined for the Indian trade, McHenry's directions are that only one-third of the cost of the goods be added, which should equal the expense of transportation, Byers' salary, and other charges. If one-third is not sufficient, Byers should increase it only enough to meet these expenses.
Notifies Graves that Edward Carrington will deliver him a sum of money for the pay of Sergeant Hedges and his detachment of artillerists and engineers at Fort Norfolk
The Treasurer will remit a sum of money to Carrington which is to deliver to "William Simmons" (probably meant William Graves) at Norfolk, Virginia for the pay of a detachment artillerists and engineers at Fort Norfolk under the command of Sergeant Robert Hedges.
Letters received. Money for the pay of the ordnance men will be sent through Nicholas Fish. Fleming's questions regarding his salary will be referred to the Secretary of War
The Treasurer of the U.S. will remit to Fish a sum of money which Fish is to pay George Fleming at West Point for the pay of a detachment of the 1st Sub Legion
Simmons certifies that $43.55 is due a detachment of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Norfolk Virginia under the command of Sergeant Robert Hedges, being his and their pay for Jan. and Feb. 1796.
Simmons certifies that $78.10 is due a detachment of the 1st Sub Legion stationed at West Point for the service of the Ordnance Dept., being their pay for February 1796.
