Informs Major Craig that Major Haskell will remit funds for payment to the troops at the upper posts of the Ohio. "Cancelled" is written in the margin of this letterbook entry.
Pickering had hoped that since Captains Truxton, Barry and Talbot were in town, they would meet with Joshua Humphreys to consult on the dimensions of masts for the frigates. Pickering includes a chart from Joshua Humphreys with different calculations.
Hoped Truxtun would meet with Mr. Humphreys to discuss mast and yard dimensions, but meeting failed. Enclosed statement for different calculations, all exceed dimensions specified by Truxtun. Enclosed statement copied.
Acknowledged receipt of letters containing post notes and money that were received by Mr. Park in Craig's absence. Wagons containing hospital stores arrived. Noted contents of several barrels differing from previously specified contents and whether medicine should be taken from current stores.
Assisted Col. Butler in laying out building plan for fortifications at French Creek. As all materials are on hand, Craig believed all building will be completed by the end of the month. Quality of provisions purchased from Canada superior to those from Pennsylvania contractors. Construction under Rochefontaine halted for season.
Simmons certifies that $148.00 is due Paul H. Perrault, being the amount allowed him for his expenses and for keeping a public horse from June 1794 through June 1795.
Simmons certifies that $20.40 is due Aaron Hossington, late a Private of the 4th Sub Legion under the command of Captain Maxwell Bines, being his pay from January to June 3rd 1795, the day of his discharge.
Certifies that Jacob Johnson of the 5th Maryland Regiment and George Johnson and Patrick Mooney of the Sixth Maryland Regiment were killed in action on 16 August 1780. As such, the administrators of the deceased veterans are entitled to bounty lands authorized by Congress.
Pickering expresses high regard for Josiah Fox. Fox apparently informed Pickering that Shore is not up the task as clerk of the ship yard at Gosport. After the ship yard closes and the stores are accounted for, Pickering will discharge Shore. Would be happy to hear from Pennock on subject.
Dayton's account of his rations while at Elizabeth Town and West Point are enclosed together with the Contractor's certificates. Following Major Tousard's orders, he has recruited four or five men despite the lack of recruiting money. He advanced them their bounty with the expectation that money would be sent but so far that has not occurred.
Simmons certifies that $75.00 is due Frederick Sprigg, being the balance of his salary as an Assistant Store Keeper at West Point New York, from April through September 1795.
