Asks the Superintendent of Military Stores if Thomas Holt - as Superintendent of the Armory - has gone through the proper channels to acquire a leave of absence for 2-3 months.
Thomas Holt has notifed Simmons that he received a leave of absence of two or three months and asked Joseph Perkins, Superintendent of the Armory, to act for him during that period. Simmons wants to know who authorized the leave of absence for Holt.
Lewis Tousard notes that a Court of Inquiry does not have the same authority as a Court Martial but its findings will be presented to the Court Martial. He observes that Cox has had a month to prepare his defense related to his charges against Captain Kalteisen who could labor no longer under the weight of Cox's accusations. Since he is under arrest, Cox will be confined to his barracks pending the outcome of the Court Martial.
William Cox affirms his honor and integrity and denies that his charges against Captain Kalteisen proceeded from malice, despite allegations of otherwise.
Simmons certifies that $500.00 is due James Hackett, Constructor of the Frigate building at Portsmouth New Hampshire, being his salary from July through September 1795.
Discusses scarph to the ports for 36 gun frigates. Refers to fact that there are differences between 36 and 44 gun frigate designs. Refers to an error that appeared in last letter. List of timbers still wanting will be sent to Georgia. Hope to deliver a supply soon.
Josiah Fox to John Morgan, who is supervising cutting of timbers in Georgia. Statement of the live oak timbers for 36 gun frigates at Baltimore. Similar timber may be sent to Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Mr. DaCosta wants some work done on casting cannon. He will see if the board designed for mounting prepared by Mr. Finney can be altered to suit his purpose.
Acknowledges receipt of Simmons' letter of October 24 saying that her portion of her husband's pay will be given to her again. She wants to arrange to receive her portion every 3 months.
Wadsworth encloses a muster roll of his men through September 1795. The Supervisor has his receipts for the sum remitted on the 22nd and the vouchers for the disbursement thereof.
Notification that papers and treaty delivered to the President. Pickering believed that Wayne should make all arrangements for his absence from command at Greene Ville to visit friends.
