From West Point, Rochefontaine reports that he is forming a general account of clothing delivered to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Laments that the officers did not keep a record of what they received, which makes his task difficult. Asks for an account of clothing sent.
Simmons certifies that $640.81 is due Captain Robert Thompson of the 4th Sub Legion, which settles his account for recruiting and his pay and subsistence and the subsistence of his waiter during 1795.
Commanding Officers were not keeping records of payroll, error corrected, request for a printed form pay roll to assist Mr. Freeman. Staats Morris to command new detachment sent to relieve garrison of New York.
Simmons certifies that $107 is due Lieutenant Horatio Dayton and the men under his command at Governor's Island, New York being his and their pay for January 1796.
Barnhardt Hudson transmitted account charging his pay and subsistence as military storekeeper at Fort Rensselaer. Simmons asks whether Barnhardt makes his returns to Hodgdon.
Lists goals of U.S. military regarding boundary lines, military post occupation, and methods for obtaining these objectives. Advocated for preserving current military structure and force even in times of peace.
Cited in Simmons to Bissell 02/27/1796. Bissell sends his muster roll and his receipt roll for his detachment's pay. Mentions stoppages of pay for deserters Joseph Hawkins, John Hawkins, and James Brooks.
