Simmons certifies that the sum of $260.48 is due to Captain Maxwell Biner being the balance of his account for payments to the recruits at Christiana Delaware in 1792 and his pay and subsistence to the last of December 1792.
William Simmon notifies Bennet Pemberton that money has been disbursed for which he is accountable for ensuring the pay of the scouts involved in the protection of Woodford County.
William Simmons discusses pay settlements for militia involved in "suppressing the insurgents" [Whiskey Rebellion] with Secretary at War, Timothy Pickering.
Enclosed is a receipt for two dollars 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.
Mr King will reduce the large copper. Terms of payment discussed. Mr King can reduce the copper bolts at Baltimore. Discusses how much copper should be forwarded.
Advised appointing a special agent to take charge of the large quantity of goods that will be required for the treaty. Col. Meigs was selected to fulfill this duty, he accepted. Copy of his instructions enclosed, if he continues service after this task, he is to be charged with the transportation of clothing for troops.
Pickering states that Mr. Francis will be asking Humphreys about the quantity of bolts [presumably for the building of a frigate] that must be sent to Baltimore. Comments that the contracted smiths may not lower their price; if this occurs, it will be necessary to obtain the needed bolts directly from the stores in Philadelphia.
Explains U.S. desire for peace, will forgive Indian Nations for wrongs. Advised avoiding British and their deceptions. Promises of trade upon signing of treaty with U.S., discussed building villages on "this side of the Ohio" river, and offered assurances of peace. Could not offer land on the Wabash to the Indians. Thanks for returning of prisoners;
John Habersham, Collector of the Customs in Savannah, Georgia, is to be held accountable for the sum of two dollars in pursuance of a warrant to be issued in his favor by the Secretary of War.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $10.72 is due to William Lindsey, a soldier of Captain Jacob Slough's Company, for the balance of his pay to October 25, 1791.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $697.17 is due to the Scouts of Woodford County, Kentucky who were responsible for the protection of the county from April 1793 to September 1794.
Simmons certifies that the sum of ten dollars is due to Elihu Meeker, Constable, for apprehending Stephen Tucker, a deserter from Capt. Cornelius A. Sedam's Company, agreeably to resolution of Congress.
Simmons certifies that the sum of ten dollars is due to Patrick Dixon, Constable, for apprehending Thomas Gregory, a deserter from Capt. Michael Kalteisen's Company.
