Since Major Craig has travelled to Fort Franklin, in his absence Park acknowledges the receipt of Hodgdon's letter enclosing two thousand dollars, in twenty rolls of one hundred dollars each, for the use of the Quartermaster's Department.
Simmons certifies that $260.55 is due Captain Decius Wadsworth and the recruits under his command at New London, Connecticut, being his and their pay from April through August 1795.
Josiah Fox, notable naval architect, recommends regulations for Naval yard at Gosport, VA. Fox recommends director of the yard; recommends completing the outer hall of Frigate; advises against workmen sleeping in the yard; recommends allowance for provisions and rum; and describes duties of Clerk of the Yard.
Wolcott maintains that the accountant of the War Department should receive on a quarterly basis the accounts of the Superintendent of Military Stores and Supplies which should include his and his clerks' compensation. Accounts should also be maintained with the subordinate storekeepers at the different posts to include their compensation and that of their clerks.
Fitzpatrick to leave Philadelphia shortly, requested accounts from auditor and money that his is authorized to receive through power of attorney. Hopes to settle accounts. Enclosed power of attorney certificates of Absalom and William Woffard (countersigned by Major Thurs and Col. Pinckney).
Simmons certifies that $1,574.18 is due the Scouts of Ohio County in Virginia, called into service by Brigadier General Benjamin Biggs, being their pay from September 25th 1794 to May 21st 1795 for the protections of the frontiers of said County.
Simmons certifies that $34.83 is due John and Margaret Huey, administrators of the estate of John Ramage, being his pay as a private and corporal in Captain John Crawford's Company from January 1st to September 17th 1793, the day of his death.
Simmons certifies that $125.00 is due Samuel Shore for the balance of his salary as Clerk of the Navy Yard at Gosport, Virginia from July 23rd 1794 to July 23rd 1795.
Simmons certifies that $87.36 is due John G. Coffin, Surgeon's Mate at West Point New York, being the balance of his account for subsistence from June 22nd 1794 through April 1795.
