Enclosed is a receipt for $18.75 from John Habersham, Collector of Savannah. Included also is a warrant for the same amount being for the incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department at that place. The Comptroller of the Treasury requests that a receipt should be annexed to the warrant.
Simmons acknowledges that he has received Major Howe's receipt rolls for himself and his men for the fourth quarter of 1794. The accounts that Howe alludes to in his letter have not yet come to hand but, as soon as they are available, they will be examined and the appropriate sum passed to Howe's credit.
Simmons acknowledges that he has received the receipts of Lieutenant Hale and his Recruits for the first two months of 1795, which, after an examination, will be passed to his credit.
Doctor Joseph Philips has charge of the pay of those men of Lieutenant Muhlenberg's detachment at Lancaster who marched from there to Pittsburgh with Lieutenant Hutchins. This pay is for the period from the time of their enlistments through December 1794.
The bearer, Jonathan Wright ,has charge of the money for the contingent and incidental expenses of the War Department at West Point, for which sum Fleming is held accountable and for which he should provide duplicate receipts.
Mifflin's proposals to build fortifications, canals, dock yards, and other structures (described in detail in response letter) that would benefit the state were answered by Pickering in lieu of the President who is in Virginia.
Letter, discusses appointment to Superintendant of Affairs to the Six Nations; describes business conduct of the late General Israel Chapin; encloses extract of letter from Capt. Brant.
Discussed how the hostile Indians have had their eyes opened by Gen. Wayne. Requests that the Wabash meet Gen. Wayne tomorrow to discuss details of treaty.
The admissable claims enlcosed in this letter should be paid by Presley Neville, Paymaster of the Militia Army. Payments to those who served in the suppression of the insurgents should also be paid by the same Paymaster through the same channel and made part of one general settlement.
Confirming receipt of Pickering's letter of April 17th; requesting detailed information on how to examine the kentledge, particularly with regard to number and quantity of pigs.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $17.50 is due to Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers being the balance of his account for payment to his recruits and for his pay and subsistence for the first three months of 1795.
