Simmons certifies that $44.00 is due Francis Mentges being the balance of his pay as an Inspector of Troops and Garrisons for August and September 1795 and for expenses from Philadelphia to West Point and returning.
Conveys the Secretary at War's concern about recruiting men into service from Governor's Island. Directs Major Tousard to supervise Lt. Dayton's efforts in that regard.
Informs Lt. Dayton that Nicholas Fish will pay him for recruiting on Governor's Island. However, Simmons cautions Lt. Dayton because Governor's Island does not produce many men that bring credit to the service.
Informs Lt. Freeman that Samuel Fisher will remit funds to him for payment to Henry Tulford, John Smith, Alexander Thompson, and the troops on Governor's Island
Simmons certifies that $40.35 is due William Chubbs, late an Artificer of Captain Moses Porter's Company of Artillery, being his pay from January to May 15th 1795, the day of his discharge.
Simmons certifies that $2,454.41 is due the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Privates of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at West Point, New York being their pay for September 1795, transmitted to Nehemiah Freeman, temporary paymaster West Point.
