Requests Simmons to get payment on a draught drawn on Mr. James Calahan of Philadelphia. Provides an update for Mrs. Simmons on the course of an epidemic in New York and recommends that she delay her return to New York
Authorizes the Governor of Kentucky to contact the Secretary of War directly for assistance in instances where no provision has been made for the defense of the state's frontier.
Simmons worries that the enclosed return of cavalry equipment sent to Georgia in 1793, and charged to individuals of that State, may not have included all of the forwarded articles. Hodgdon is asked to examine the return and correct any errors found therein,.
Simmons requires an accurate list of horse equipments that were shipped to the mounted militia of Georgia, including the prices for each so that he can make the proper deductions.
Enclosed are the rolls of Hebecourt's detachment of militia. He has been power of attorney so asked to be paid the amount for two month's service and he will immediately forward the receipts of his men.
Dayton's subsistence account is being forwarded but he is awaiting the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia to settle his recruiting account in person.
Simmons certifies that $36.00 is due George Balfour, Surgeon's Mate, being his pay and forage for September 1795, payable to his wife, Elizabeth Balfour.
Encloses a receipt from Ensign Martin for $350. Haskell is detained by bad roads. He makes a practice of keeping the War Department money under his pillow and his pistols beside him when sleeping.
