Simmons certifies that $104 is due John Steel, Coxswain, and the men employed on the public barge at Mud Island Fort, being his and their pay for January 1796.
Simmons certifies that $54.25 is due Lieutenant Nanning Vischer of the 3rd Sub Legion, being the balance of his account, including pay and subsistence, as paymaster of the legion up to Jan. 31, 1796.
Miller noted receipt of money from John Chester. Enclosure of pay roll with comment on lack of pay for John Bennett and Nathan Randall. Miller met Frowbridge and awaits orders from Sec. of War on matter regarding aforementioned man.
Mr. Chase is extremely pleased with his appointment and will set out by stage for Philadelphia soon. Despite a bad cold, McHenry plans to travel by horseback but his journey may be delayed as he severs his connections in two mercantile partnerships.
Copy of letter from Rochefontaine to Fleming and from Fleming to Rochefontaine regarding the lack of sufficient funds to reimburse contractors who were rebuilding barracks at West Point.
Lack of efficiency in responses bemoaned. Craig seeking to close his accounts by the end of last year. Craig hoped to travel to Philadelphia but does not have any money to do so.
Simmons certifies that $92.43 is due John Chester, Supervisor of Connecticut, being the amount of his account for commissions on receiving and paying monies from the War Dept. from Dec. 21, 1792 to Dec. 31, 1795.
Simmons certifies that $309.78 is due Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor of Massachusetts, being the amount of his account for commissions on receiving and paying monies from the War Dept. from Nov. 21, 1792 to Jan. 11, 1796.
Simmons certifies that $167.50 is due Edward Carrington, Supervisor at Virginia, being the amount of his account receiving and paying sundry sums from the War Dept. from Aug. 19 to Dec. 31, 1795.
Simmons certifies that $35.50 is due John Kilty, Supervisor at Maryland, being the amount of his account on receiving and paying from the Dept. of War sundry sums from Aug.19 to Dec. 31, 1795.
Informs Freeman that the pay rolls of the Corps of Artillerists & Engineers has been examined by the office, the amount due being 3534 dollars - to be remitted to Supervisor Nicholas Fish in New York. Goes on to detail how officers are to receive their subsistence and rations, emphasizing the rules and regulations established. Forwards contract price for clothing and arms, corrects recruiting accounts. Discusses procedure for applying for money.
Writes a Congressional committee regarding a motion lately proposed to increase the salary of the Accountant. Simmons describes the Accountant's job and role, and points out that the duties are far expanded from when the salary was originally set. Encloses to the Committee a list of salaries allowed to the officers of the Treasury and War Department.
