Fish again asks Simmons to give early attention to his account for acting as agent for the War Department for military supplies. Simmons lack of attention to the account is preventing the settlement of his account as supervisor with the Treasury Department
Simmons is delivering a box marked "Caleb Swan, Esq., Paymaster General, Greenville," that includes Simmons' bank book and muster and payrolls. The box should be forwarded to Swan as soon as possible.
William Simmons certifies that $320.18 is due Colonel Thomas Wright and his Company of Militia, being for their services in seizing and detaining the sloop L'Amie Marguerette which was taken by the prescribed Privateer Vainquer de la Bastille.
Regarding reduction in Frigate production. Colonel Copperthwait returned from an inspection in Georgia on the harvesting of live oak for frigate timber. He estimates it will take one year to procure and deliver the live oak, leaving the ship yards in a lingering condition at heavy public expense. Pickering will suspend operations for four of the constructors at the ship yards of Portsmouth New Hampshire, Boston, New York and Norfolk. Will keep Baltimore and Philadelphia in operation in order to complete and put to sea two of the frigates.
Discussed methods of recruiting, specifically veterans. Suggested temporary service contract to expedite recruiting. Discusses land rights and possibility of acquiring Indian lands with hope of maintaining peace between U.S. and Indian Nations.
Letter, directs Chapin re proposed New York treaty; discusses State rights and Federal Government; informs re opinion of Attorney General; discusses conduct of New York commissioner.
Wadsworth encloses the muster and payroll of the recruits enlisted by him through May 1795. Since some of his men have been absent, it was not practical to include a complete receipt roll. Also included is the voucher for the bounty paid by Sergeant Clark to Joseph Burke and a bill of expenses incurred in pursuit of deserters.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $9.60 is due Charles Martin, being his pay as a sergeant from April 1st to May 14th, 1794, he being omitted on the muster and pay rolls for that period.
Simmons certifies that $25.30 is due John Habersham, Collector of the Customs for Savannah, Georgia, the amount he discounted from the monies arising from duties on imposts and tonnage and for which a warrant should be issued in his favor.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $34.08 is due Thomas Greenleaf, being the amount of his account for publishing information to military invalids in the years 1791-1794.
William Simmons informs Philip Reed of Chestertown that George Gale of Baltimore will pay him for the hire of expresses, purchase of provisions, and advertising deserters.
William Simmons confirms receipt of a letter sent by George Gale that contained the vouchers of Ensign David Thompson. Simmons also remitted funds to Gale for payment to the Maryland militia that were called to service in "suppression of an insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania."
William Simmons notifies Nathaniel Gorham that funds have been remitted for payment to Joseph McLellan for the transportation of troops from Portland to Boston.
