Simmons certifies that $1,090 is due Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, being the salaries for him, for a storekeeper, and for the clerks from Oct. to Dec. 1795.
Simmons certifies that $168.75 is due Claude Pourcheresse, Clerk of Ordinance and Military Stores at Springfield, being the balance due him from July-Dec. 1795 and for the transport of his baggage from Philadelphia to Springfield, Massachusetts.
Enclosed are the duplicate receipts for Captain George Fleming and since Cranch is charged for the sum shown therein, he wants Simmons to transmit his receipt to him.
In response to Simmons' letter, Claghorn forwards his account for the amount due him as his salary as a constructor at the Navy Yard. He will be obliged if Simmons directs the money to be sent to him.
Truxton and others at the navy yard in Baltimore responded to the report of the Marine Committee of the US House by sending lists of materials needed for the construction of one 44 gun and one 36 gun frigate. Discusses Fox's complaints about Hodgdon not submitting accounts to the war office. Believes that his white oak will be better than that from New Hampshire. Hopes that the quality of the oak, combined with the readiness of the Baltimore yard, will mean that the frigates will be built in Baltimore and not New Hampshire.
Griffin encloses three cases of soldiers seeking pensions for injuries sustained during service. The first is that of Ulisses Rogers, whose thigh was broken. Griffin sends the best papers he could find in support of the claim, following the points set forth in the Act of Congress. Rogers had not previously applied because he lives in an isolated area and had not heard about the pension law. He is to receive half pay as a corporal. The second pension applicant is Benjamin Hendricks, who had submitted paperwork before but was told it was unsatisfactory. The enclosed papers are meant to supplement the previous application. He is to receive half pay as a private. The third pension applicant is William Smith, whose paperwork is complete. He is to receive half pay as a sergeant.
Simmons certifies that $304.07 is due Lieutenant Daniel Bissell, being his pay and subsistence up to Dec. 1795 and for the balance of his contingent account; and for marching his men to Bedford.
Simmons certifies that $246 is due Lieutenant Peter Tallman, Francis G. Brewster, Surgeon's Mate, and their men, being their pay, and Doctor Brewster's forage, for Nov. and Dec. 1795.
Simmons certifies that $28.45 is due John Bennet, a Private of Captain David Bradley's Company 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay from Aug. 1, 1793 to May 15, 1794, the day of his discharge.
Simmons certifies that $104 is due John Steel, Coxswain, and the men on the public barge at Mud Island Fort, being his and their pay for December 1795.
