Simmons certifies that $33.61 is due Lieutenant Joseph Guernsie of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being for his subsistence from March 2nd through June 1795.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of charges made to the account of the Quartermaster General. Craig also requests funds for the logistical supply of Presque Isle.
In addition to requesting a barrel of muscavado sugar, Major Isaac Craig notes that the Quartermaster General thought that it would be advisable to send the Chickasaw goods directly from Pittsburgh rather than routing them through Fort Washington. All the goods from the treaty have already been sent forward. $3000 is required to expedite the business at Presq'isle.
Enclosed muster and pay roll for several detachments at the upper posts of the Ohio and vouchers of expenditures related to the transportation of deserters.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $35.83 is due Isaac Edington being his pay as a Scout on the frontiers of Ohio County, State of Virginia from January 11th to April 29th 1793.
Simmons certifies that $447.81 is due the non-commissioned officers and privates of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Nelson Virginia under the command of Ensign Edward Voss, being their pay from August 22nd 1794 to June 30th 1795.
Simmons assures Houdin that the Secretary of War has taken every step necessary to have him defended by the Attorney of the United States, Richard Harrison.
Hats that arrived for troops are of inferior quality than those contracted for, but necessity compelled Pickering to accept them. Due to the inferior quality, the hats were sold to the officers at half price and the hat are only expected to last half a year. Mentioned improper and mischievous accumulation of clothing. Discussed dissention pertaining to treaty with Great Britain.
Houdin discusses the disadvantages that he is experiencing in settling his accounts and asks Simmons to convey this information to the Secretary of War.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $18.45 is due John Hamfield late private of Captain Henry de Butt's Company for his pay from January through May 19th 1795.
Simmons certifies that $162.40 is due Lieutenant Horatio Dayton of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and the recruits under his command, being his and their pay for March through June 1795.
Refers the case of Ensign Edwin Harris to the Secretary at War for action. Simmons' records reflect that Harris solicited payments from various paymasters in an attempt to collect money in excess of that which is rated.
