Freeman received blank receipt rolls and letters from Simmons. Freeman objected to the deductions in pay of Luke Aisal. The soldier served until late November when he was claimed by his master, his pay was paid up by order of the Commanding officer. Questions regarding a refund of pay, Freeman requested answers from Simmons.
Craig sending keel boat with small load of powder and lead with hopes it will reach Fort Washington in a few days. Other military supplies sent to Presque Isle. Notification by Cornplanter that "strong Liquors" have greatly damaged his country and the killings related to drinking alcohol.
Davis is communicating instructions regarding the accounts opened in Hodgdon's books relative the expenses of the Naval Department, including the pay of the Navy, the subsistence of Naval officers, the pay of naval constructors, clerks of ship yards, and other incidental expenses.
Simmons certifies that $323.26 is due Lieutenant Robert Lee of the 2nd Sub Legion, being his subsistence from Jan. 1 and his pay from June-Nov. 1795 and for medical attendance of a sick soldier.
Simmons certifies that $74.87 is due Nanning J. Vischer, Lieutenant 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay and subsistence for Oct. and Nov. 1795 and for subsisting his waiter from Oct. 1 to Nov. 20, 1795.
Simmons certifies that $24.64 is due Benjamin Potts, a private in Jacob Slough's Company 4th Sub Legion, being his pay from June 1 to Dec. 5, 1795, the day his term of service expired.
Simmons certifies that $9.29 is due William A. McCrea, late Surgeon's Mate, being his pay and forage from Dec. 1 to Dec. 9, 1795, the day of his resignation.
Shore admits that when he transmitted his October account he did not include the voucher for articles received during the month. Having it now in his power to include them, he embraces the opportunity to do so.
Informs John Boss that the Treasurer will remit to John Dexter the sum of 454 dollars, to be paid to Boss for his services as superintendent of fortifications at Newport.
Informs John Dexter that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 454 dollars, to be transmitted to John Boss for his pay as superintendent of fortifications at Newport.
Peace treaty between United States and the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanees, Chipewas, Potowatamies, Eel-River, Weeas Kickapoos, Piankashaws, Kaskaskias, and Miamis. Prisoner release negotiated and borders decided upon.
Simmons certifies that $207.56 is due Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Rochefontaine of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his contingent account and his pay, subsistence, and forage to Nov. 30, 1795.
