A bale of soldiers' clothing, shipped on board the sloop "Peggy & Molly" has arrived and an examination shows that the cargo corresponds with the invoice.
Simmons certifies that $16.77 is due Ruth Carson, widow of James Carson, late a private of Capt. Michael Kalteisen's Company, being his pay from June 1 to October 6, 1795, the day he was drowned.
Mr. Fox, who is making drafts for the frigate building at Philadelphia, is in want of a drawing board. Mr. Fox will visit Hodgdon's store to select the board that best fits his needs.
The Secretary at War discusses the protection of the Kentucky frontier with Governor Shelby. Kentucky is seeking financial reimbursement from the federal government for military expenditures. Addressed peace with Indian Nations and that it is unnecessary to expend energy on quickly reimbursing expenses.
Fleming received letter from Simmons by Mr. Cranch. Fleming feared mistakes were made in the entry of account information and would forward certificates and vouchers as soon as possible.
Cited in Simmons to Wentworth 12/01/1795. Letter from Joshua Wentworth, Supervisor of the Federal Revenue at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to William Simmons, War Department Accountant.
Personal preference for someone from a state south of Pennsylvania to assume Pickering post of Secretary of War (Pickering recently appointed to Secretary of State). Hamilton believes a man from the north would "do the Lord knows what mischief." Objects to proposal of Henry Lee, prefers J. Howard.
Simmons certifies that $258.33 is due the recruits under the command of Capt. James Bruff of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being their pay for September and October 1795.
