Simmons certifies that $83.00 is due Jacob Waldrum, a private in Captain Greaton's Company lately returned from captivity with the Indians, being the balance of his pay from April 1793 through August 1795.
Simmons certifies that $75.43 is due Lieutenant Peter Tallman of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of the pay of his men through July 1795 and his own pay and subsistence through August 1795.
Simmons certifies that $12.77 is due David Ackerman, Private of Captain John Rucastle's late Company, being the balance of his pay from May 2nd (his date of enlistment) to Oct.14th 1791, the day he reenlisted in the Legion of the U.S.
Appears to be noting the particular information needed by an Indian commissioner to accomplish his duties; complains that he will not have time to wait for a reply from Pickering, as he must rush to Albany to meet the other commissioners. Requests that Pickering send a reply to that city.
Confirms receipt of a letter from Ensign Charles Martin that contained receipt, pay, and muster rolls. Also informs Martin that soldiers in prison are to receive no pay.
Enclosed application of Gov. Mifflin, on behalf of W. Brown, is to obtain release of prisoner J. Thompson from Indian possession. If it is too late to have prisoner released, the status of his fate is requested. Mentioned Jacobin newspapers depicting the President as a "haughty tyrant" and that the dissenters were "on the eve of revolution". Jacobins are also gaining support in protesting the treaty with Great Britain.
The United States government waited for sufficient responses from Captain Rodham Home and the Vice Consul before issuing ruling on conduct to punish officers. Protest of U.S. officers included.
Received of Isaac Garretson, clerk of navy yard Baltimore 93 brass or composition coggs weighing 119 pounds. For John Weaver, Blockmaker, signed by Israel Day.
Breed was provided with Hodgdon's letters of August 20th and informs Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores, of the shipment of a large quantity [units are unfamiliar] of lead on the sloop Kezia and the Schooner Pomona.
Turner asks forgiveness for not correcting the error in his account but is forwarding, by Lieutenant Hayward, the papers needed to resolve the problem.
The bill of lading and price fixes the number of bars of lead only because the Captain is confident they were not delivered on side but were put aboard the "Pomona." He may be right but, despite the dispute, the Wright on board will agree with the invoice as to the number of bars.
