Officers of the Second, Third, and Fourth Battalions of Artillerists and Engineers requested Freeman represent their grievances regarding lack of pay due them on former muster rolls previously transmitted. Freeman requested order and regularity of payments.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $104 is due John Steel and the men employed on the public barge stationed at Mud Island for their services for June 1795.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $210 is due John Nicholson, being his salary as a Superintendent of the Armory and Inspector from April to June 1795, agreeably to Act of Congress.
Lt. Sterrett encloses his vouchers as proof of his men being mustered so that his account can be settled. All are included except two who deserted prior to being mustered.
Lt. Sterrett acknowledges that he is in arrears on money advanced him for the recruiting service but requests that the debt be deducted from the six month's pay due him and the balance transmitted to him at the earliest convenience.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $299.07 is due Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York, being his commission on receiving and paying sundry sums of money from the Department of War between June and October 1794.
William Simmons notifies Samuel Meredith that he will be absent from his post for a few days. Letter establishes temporary administrative procedure to be placed into effect.
Cannot transmit treaty b/w British and Mr. Jay due to Senate negotiations on some articles within the treaty, but believes senators that were against its ratification would transmit copies to the newspapers. Noted promotions of several men and the suggestion that rankings be changed.
Dayton mentions to Hodgdon,a letter from Israel Ludlow which informs him that the bills drawn in Hodgdon's favor for $1500 have been presented and paid. Dayton requests that Hodgdon discharge a draft for the sum of $560 in favor of Clement Biddle and transmit the surplus to a New York branch bank.
