Pleased with summary of dispatches from Gov. Blount rather than having to read complete transcripts, believed this method should be employed in the future. Glad to hear of proposed peace b/w Creeks and Chickasaws, believed Gov. Blount should immediately facilitate this agreement. Advised not holding militia troops in service longer than necessary.
Notification that Pickering received news of peace with Western Indians which he passed on to the President at Mount Vernon. Had hoped to send Wayne's official communication of peace, but now fears the dispatcher had an accident during his travels.
Lieutenant Freeman is directed to pay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, the sum of $1.01, being the balance of the moneys remaining in his hands which he received for recruiting.
Letter from Simmons and Mr. Hagner received. Money for contingent and incidental expenses received and forwarded to Col. Fish. Repairs to Fort Putnam expected to by made shortly to secure repairs made last year. The purchase of materials and labor at lowest possible price has hurt Col. Tossard in his ability to fulfill tasks. Powder magazines and artillery stores to be made as soon as possible. Current method of keeping books is complicated and Fleming requested guidance from the Secretary of War on a more efficient way to keep books.
Simmons certifies that $286.94 is due Captain James Bruff and the recruits under his command at Baltimore, Maryland being his and their pay for July and August 1795.
Simmons certifies that $225.16 is due the recruits stationed at Mud Island under the command of Lieutenant Peter Tallman, being their pay for July and August 1795.
Simmons certifies that $3.72 is due Captain Donald Grant Mitchell being the difference of four cents per ration of what was allowed him on a former account.
Captain Mitchell will take the papers that state the objects of supplies from Major Tousard to Mr. Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores. Hodgdon knows what has previously been supplied to the Corps of Artillerists so he should be able to make an accurate return of the proper articles to be furnished.
