Simmons certifies that $52 is due Thomas Wellington, private in Captain Jacob Slough's recruits, being the balance of his pay from November 1794 through February 1796.
Simmons certifies that $198.91 is due Walter Channing, agent for fortifications at New Port Rhode Island, being the balance of his account for expenditures for gun carriages between May 19 and Dec. 31, 1794 and his commission of 2% thereon.
Simmons certifies that $20.27 is due the estate of David Bates, late private in Captain Ballard Smith's Company 4th Regiment, being his pay from Jan. 1 to Nov. 4, 1791, the day of his death.
McHenry recommends Nicholas Hammond, Attorney at Law, and William Hemsley, a man with mercantile knowledge [for the mission to England]. Since Mr. Chapin is leaving town on Monday, the letter to him should be approved as soon as it is convenient. McHenry recommends that Chapin be instructed to pay more attention to economy in his expenditures and to his vouchers.
Simmons certifies that $250 is due Jasper Parrish, being his compensation as Interpreter to the Six Nations of Indians from April 1795 through February 1796. Sum is payable to Israel Chapin, Agent of Indian Affairs in New York.
Simmons certifies that $5,939.62 is due Israel Chapin, Agent of the Six Nations of Indians, being the balance of his account as agent up Jan. 31, 1796 and his salary through Dec. 1795, including the account of his father Israel Chapin, also an agent, up to the day of his death, 7 March 1795.
Letter, directs expenditures for Indian affairs; describes 6th Article of Treaty of 1794; directs Indian goods furnished for annuity; mentions Indian department.
Treaty between the US and the Regency of Algiers regarding the provision of a naval armament. Refers to previous acts and meaning of proviso about the building of frigates. Claims importance of understanding acts of Congress.
Fleming in correspondence with Fish for money to reimburse troops. Ordnance receipts and vouchers enclosed. Measurements of public buildings and estimates of cost to be sent with next post. Clarification on General Knox's use of the word "rations". Issues with public land and pasturing animals.
Refers to impending Indian war and British war and treaty with the Six Nations and supplies furnished without regard to previous stipulations. Announces changes to stipulated annuities, known as the Treaty of Canandaigua.
Simmons certifies that $62.64 is due three soldiers from Aug. 1, 1793 and apportioned as follows: John Moore $24.28 to Feb. 2, 1794; John Holland $18.11 to Feb. 1, 1794; and Arthur Conway $20.25 to Feb. 22, 1794.
Simmons certifies that $17.23 is due William Sterling, late a private in Captain Nicholas Hannah's company of levies, being the balance of his pay according to Abstract No. 139.
Simmons certifies that $606.95 is due Samuel Hodgdon, being the balance of his account for expenditures in the Military Store Department at Philadelphia from October through December 1795.
Refers to act of Congress and debates with Mr. Livingston. Requests opinion. Looks for communication with the naval committee explaining embarrassment.
Enclosed is a receipt of John Habersham for $110, applied by him to defray the incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department in the state of Georgia.
