Simmons certifies that forty dollars is due Margaret Canbis, for her attendance upon the sick in the hospital at Mud Island from Sept. 1, 1795 until Feb. 1, 1796.
Simmons certifies that $131 is due Francis G. Brewster, Surgeon's Mate, and Lieutenant Peter Tallman and the men under his command at Mud Island Fort, being his and their pay, including Dr. Brewster's forage, up to Jan. 31, 1796.
Rochefontaine differed with policy of Simmons on the hiring of officers, soldiers, and servants along with the chain of command. Rochefontaine also objected to the money withheld from recruits.
ENCLOSURE: Letter on the employment of a man of color in the Company of Capt. McRea.
P.S. Jordan Kersey mistakenly enlisted contrary to regulations of the Secretary of War, soldiers in uproar over the muster of a colored man.
Matthew Ernest, acting Quarter Master General of militia under appointment of General Miller receipt for compensation 3 per cent on all his disbursements. Note indicates acting with the army under the command of General Morgan, after the troops left the country, 5 per cent on $50,000.
Ingersoll hoped Caleb Swan forwarded a certificate to Simmons regarding the pay of Ingersoll during his furlong. Ingersoll submitted account for pay and subsistance. Requested information on an Order for Mr. Gorham for money. With details.
Happy new year. Soldiers in arrears of pay are few, comparatively speaking. Business of recruiting requires more money. Addresses the difference in calculations of pay between Simmons and Swan.
Kentucky State Legislature passed act regarding pay of militia, as a consequence Shelby enclosed pay rolls for state militia. Details on rations supplied.
Butler received sum and receipts from Pickering. Butler had in hand pay for Engineer [Martins]and last payment of bounty as directed by Pickering. No word from upper posts.
