Simmons certifies that $533.89 is due Captain Abimail Young Nicoll, being the difference of his pay & subsistence between Lieutenant and Captain from Nov. 29 to Dec. 31, 1794 and his pay as Captain from Jan., and subsistence from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 1795 & for the bounty and premium of a soldier enlisted by him.
Beates apologizes for troubling Hodgdon. Would have waited on him, but she is unacquainted with Hodgdon. Needs to obtain substance for self and family; does not want to take any measures without his approbation. Refers to taking advice from Mr Davis. Notes in postscript that she has not heard of the author of her difficulties since she had the pleasure of seeing Hodgdon.
Enclosed is the receipt of John Habersham for $7.13, applied by him to defray the contingent and and incidental expenses of the War Department in the state of Georgia.
CITATION Only. Cited in Simmons to Wentworth 03/14/1796. Sent his receipts to the War Department Accountant's Office to be entered in their books of his account
Simmons certifies that $972.64 is due Captain Francis DeHebecourt and the men under his command, being his and their pay for Oct. 11, 1795 to Feb. 10, 1796.
Simmons certifies that $48.54 is due Willis Willson, Lieutenant Colonel of Militia, being the expenses of a detachment of Virginia militia detaining a Brig commanded by Captain Maney who tried to go to sea in violation of a Congressional embargo.
Received letter containing accounts and vouchers of the militia and scouts for the State of Virginia. All information will be delivered to the Accountant shortly.
From Baltimore Maryland, William Dodge discusses with William Simmons receipt of correspondence, examination of vouchers, and remarks that the collector of his district desires that Dodge close his accounts with Treasury Department. Balance due from Simmons is necessary in order to close account.
Simmons certifies that $639.17 is due Tench Francis to refund him the monies paid to defray the expenses of six Indians from Philadelphia to Knoxville and to hire a wagon to convey them to Staunton,Virginia.
Simmons certifies that $58.50 is due John Cockey Owings & Co. for ammunition furnished the scouts and sundry detachments of militia of Kentucky during 1792, 1793, and 1795.
By order of Secretary of War, Lewis encloses returns of military stores, return of stores in Quartermaster Department, and clothing at Fort Fidius Georgia.
Secretary of War James McHenry writes Major General Andrew Pickens on Pickens' recent appointment as commissioner. As commissioner, McHenry writes, Pickens will work in conjunction with George Clymer and Benjamin Hawkins on establishing a treaty with the Creek Nation.
Laid down U.S. stipulations for treaties to be considered valid. Discussed land protection and land rights of Creek Nation, hopes to establish peace b/w two nations.
Colraine is selected as the site of the treaty with Creeks over Fort Fidius because the troops at that place are sufficient to protect and give respectability to the negotiations.
