Simmons certifies that $15.70 is due Arbe Andrus, late a private in Captain John Mills' Company, being his pay to June 7, 1793, the day of his death.The sum is payable to Jacob Andrus, Administrator for said Arbe Andrus.
Simmons certifies that $54.50 is due John Habersham, Collector of Customs for Savannah Georgia, being the sum he discounted from duties on imposts and tonnage and for which he is held accountable in pursuance of a warrant for that sum.
Issue of whether deadwood needs to be white oak. Suggests that constructor is mistaken. Live oak generally required in the places most susceptible to decay. Instructs Captain Nicholson to order naval constructor George Claghorn to use live oak on for the purpose intended.
War with Northwestern Indian tribes concluded with treaty, which will be laid before Senate for approval. Discussed murders of Georgian citizens by Creek parties, treaty with Morocco, negotiations with Spain and Great Britain, and status of military.
Enacted into law standing outfit of dragoons, engineers, and artillerists. Describes in detail the governance and organization of this section of the military.
Captain Heth encloses the duplicate receipt rolls for the pay of his detachment. He has been informed that his accounts are under examination and that the balance due him will soon be forwarded. He informs Simmons that he will soon be on furlough in Richmond and will then go Philadelphia to settle his account.
Freeman apologized for not withholding money per Simmons request. Letter containing orders from Simmons was not received until after Freeman paid troops under Capt. Armstrong and Fauche, and the spies authorized by the President of the United States. Freeman gave governor assurance that the aforementioned men would be paid for services. Accounts current enclosed. Wyllie Pope appointed Paymaster of the Militia. Request for accounts of Spies for Elbert, Franklin, and Hancock counties be returned due to lack of duplicates.
Freeman received money for the bills drawn on the branch bank at Charleston. Willie Pope appointed Paymaster of the Militia. Mr. Gibbons (late Paymaster) settled all his accounts. Accounts current enclosed.
Simmons certifies that forty dollars is due Dr. James Mease being for his services attending the garrison at Fort Mifflin Pennsylvania, from October 12 to November 15, 1795.
