A fellow discharged for being unfit for duty has his residence in North Carolina. The Secretary of War will pay for his passage to that State if conveyance can be found. Are there any vessels bound there?
Pickering wants to know how many days provisions would ensure a supply against common incidents. He believes that a further provison of a month's rations for the troops should be made after their arrival in case the Contractor does not at first provide an adequate supply.
The stores have not been examined until now because of the deranged state of the public store. However, an examination shows a surplus of stock clasps and a shortage of blankets.
Enclosed a copy of Spanish treaty with Chickasaw Nation allowing them to build a fortification in the south western territory (U.S. territory), believed this was contrary to the Spaniards official position of peace with United States. Enclosed letter and affidavit of Gov. St. Clair that supports aggressive intentions of Spanish. Wayne advised Gov. Manuel Gayose de Lemos to immediately remove Spanish troops from U.S. territory in order to preserve peace b/w the two nations.
Simmons certifies that $1,893.46 is due Joseph Cranch being the balance of his account for repairing arms and finding the materials at the post at West Point agreeably to a contract with George Fleming, store keeper at that post, up to July 31, 1795.
Simmons certifies that $161.84 is due Captain Maxwell Bines in the Legion of the United States, being his pay and subsistence for August 1 to September 3, 1795, the day of his resignation.
Simmons certifies that $22.40 is due Robert Davis, late a private in Captain De Butt's Company 4th Sub Legion, being his pay from January to June 12, 1795, the day of his discharge.
Informs John Kilty that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 147 dollars for the pay of Ensign David Thompson and his recruits at Winchester, Virginia.
Informs Nicholas Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 120 dollars to pay Lieutenant Dayton for himself and his recruits at Governor's Island, New York.
Price would like to be allowed to settle his account without having to make the arduous journey to Philadelphia. As a result of a wound he received, he suffers from violent pressure on his breast which causes him much distress and prevents him from travelling great distances.
The friends of Captain Josiah Roberts have asked Rep. Ames to submit for the consideration of the President the possible appointment of Roberts to command one of the U.S. ships of war. Roberts is a man of uncommon fidelity and spirit who is undaunted in danger, cool and perservering, and an excellent experienced seaman.
Simmons certifies that $21.61 is due Robert Mitchell, late Drummer in Captain B. Price's Company 4th Sub Legion, being his pay from January to May 10, 1795 the day of his discharge.
Simmons certifies that $147.55 is due Ensign David Thompson and the recruits under his command at Winchester in Virginia, being his and their pay for October 1795.
