Wolcott suggests ways of simplifying the process for procuring and distributing quanties of arms and supplies. An invoice should be prepared of those articles that are wanted and measures taken for placing them in the public magazine where they will be at the disposal of those who need them.
Simmons certifies that $14.50 has been discounted by John Habersham, Collector for the Customs at Savannah, from the monies from duties on imposts and tonnage for which he is accountable in pursuance of a warrant to be issued in his favor.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $164 from duties on imposts and tonnages has been discounted by John Habersham, Collector of the Customs at Savannah, for which he is to be held accountable in pursuance of a warrant to be issued in his favor.
Smith is asked by the War Department to inspect the Mount Hope Furnace and Elizabeth Town, Pennsylvania. The ore at this mine is used for the production of shot and ordnance. He forwards the results of his inspection. No signature by author.
Enclosed are receipts of John Habersham in the amount of $164 to be applied by him to the incidental and contingent expenses of the Dept. of War in the State of Georgia, which receipts are to be annexed to warrants in favor of Habersham who is to be charged and held accountable in the books of Simmons' office.
Lt. Posey informs Hagner that he never received a paymaster's certificate but is willing to certify that his account is just and true in order to receive the amount due him from the United States.
Simmons certifies that $520.25 is due Edward Carrington, Supervisor Richmond Virginia, being the amount of his account for commission on receiving and paying sundry sums from the War Department from April 16th 1792 to August 18th 1794, to be transmitted to Treasury Department.
Simmons certifies that $306.22 is due Nicholas Fish, Supervisor at New York, being the amount due him for his commissions on receiving and paying sundry sums of money from the War Department October 1st 1794 to July 1st 1795.
Simmons certifies that $44.42 is due Nathaniel Richards being the balance of his account as agent for mounting the artillery at New London and Groton Connecticut, from April 17th to December 15th 1794.
