Simmons certifies that $146.17 is due Private Edward Darling of Captain Kingsbury's Company 1st Sub Legion, being the balance of his pay from Feb. 12, 1791 to Oct. 24, 1795, the day he returned from captivity with the Wyandott Indians.
Captain Sedam has indicated that the second brig will not be ready to sail for several days. Pickering considers Sedam a dull sailor and wonders why, if there is a liklihood of delay, the first brig could not sail on a fine day such as today.
Major Craig acknowledges money and newspapers received from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests a financial advance for expenses as well as a supply of rods for nails.
Mathews has received Howell's advice relative to the monies transmitted to him by the Treasurer. He has transmitted the monies to Mr. Souff and expects the receipts soon.
Simmons certifies that $486.32 is due Captain Francis Dehebecourt and the men under his command, being his and their pay from August 10 to October 10, 1795.
Parks identifies a mistake in the invoice delivered to Matthew Slough and discusses a shipment of clothing and Quartermaster's stores to Fort Washington that should reach its destination in good order because the water is in excellent state.
Pickering provides detailed instructions for James Byers, the new factor of the southern trading posts, and emphasizes the General Government's policy of treating the Indians with fairness and benevolence.
Simmons certifies that $160 is due Captain Edward D. Turner of the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay for July through October 1795, payable to Nathaniel Gorham, supervisor Massachusetts.
Simmons certifies that $591.36 is due Captain Alexander Gibson and the men under his command at Staunton Virginia, being his and their pay through October 1795.
Simmons certifies that $5.60 is due Sergeant James Truebridge of Captain William Eaton's Company, 4th Sub Legion, being his pay from Nov. 1 to Nov. 25, 1795, the day of his discharge.
Simmons certifies that $27.61 is due James Murphy matross of Captain John Pierce's Company of Artillery, being his pay from January 1 to July 28, 1795, the day he was discharged.
