Discussed naming and changes to frigates. Mentioned naming one "the Revolution", sterns to be crested with eagles surrounded by a constellation and supported by the figures of Liberty and Justice.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $97.10 is due Capt. Frederick Frye and the recruits under his command for their pay for the months of March and April 1795.
Simmons provides an estimate of the monies due Lieutenant William Rickard and the Company under his command at Knoxville for their pay from April to June, inclusive, 1795.
Hodgdon has specified that all timber received at the Navy Yard must be accounted for by specific measurement. William Herbert, who is foreman of the yard and temporary constructor of the frigate, asserts that his only responsiblity is to eliminate bad timber but Shore disagrees, arguing that Herbert must also be accountable for the amount of timber used. Perhaps a steward in the yard could assist in maintaining accountability.
Simmons certifies that the sum of ten dollars is due Lieutenant George Hardy of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for his passage from Norfolk, Virginia to the Fort at Whetstone Point near Baltimore Maryland.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $199.47 is due Captain Samuel Andrews for his pay and subsistence from January 1, 1795 to April 20, 1795, the day of his resignation.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $36.96 is due Major Louis Tousard of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers being the balance of his pay and forage from February 26 to May 31, 1795.
Dated 20 May 1795, and signed by Lieutenant Colonel Butler. Butler reported that he received of Isaac Craig, Deputy Quartermaster General, $100.00, which was to be intended for the family of an Indian killed by the garrison at Fort Franklin.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $64.14 is due Richard Haffier for making a new Gun Carriage for a six pounder and transporting it from Trenton to Philadelphia.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $104 is due Lieutenant William Willson of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Nelson in Virginia for his pay for the first four months of 1795.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $764.63 is due Captain Richard S. Blackburn, Lieutenants George Hardy and John Saunders, and their recruits for their pay for January and February 1795.
