Whelen, purveyor of public supplies, in extract requests that letter be considered as authority from Whelen to John Newman to give receipt on Whelen's behalf to the accountant.
Accounts regarding fortifications examined and credit to Jackson's account made. Simmons noted that Jackson held part of George Leig[__] account for the use of ox, horses, and carts and reprimanded Jackson for his chosen type of classification.
On Settlement of accounts for Jackson regarding fortifications, a balance remained of $10,000 which was due back to the treasurer. Accounts submitted by Jackson received and to be examined.
Certification of payment; $1350 to Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendant of Military Stores, for his salary, that of John Harris Store Keeper, and clerks employed.
Requested Craig assist Uriah Tracy who is a visiting senator from Connecticut. Requested Craig furnish a letter of introduction for Tracy if he required one to complete his business.
Hagner reported to Williams that Mr. Ames' account showed he paid Solomon Rockwell and Brothers for 10 tons of refined iron. Williams must apply to the Register of the Treasury for information on past accounts. Hagner included set of forms required for submitting accounts to Office.
Certification of payment; $260.22 to Conrad Brem, contractor, for rations, and quarter master stores furnished for detachment of 4th and 6th Regiment under command of Captain Ross Bird, payable to Baylie and Clarke.
Hagner announces that when he arrives in Philadelphia he intends to remove his family from that city. He has written to the purveyor, Mr. Whelen, and asked him to provide transportation for his furniture. Since he has taken a house in Georgetown and is paying rent, he is anxious to remove his family and effects as early as possible.
Simmons received letter from Carrington which was forwarded to him from chief clerk in City of Washington. Receipts were returned to Carrington after Simmons negotiated with the Treasurer.
Hagner apologized for not responding sooner, the move of the Office from Philadelphia to Washington delayed his response. Ames' request for information on accounts could not be answered since the accounts of his and Mr. Williams were at the treasury. Hagner noted that the U.S. was credited money for the apprenticeship of John Caswell.
Enclosed is the return of alterations in military stores of the Quartermaster's stores for the second quarter of 1800. Included is a return of clothing in the depository of the garrison at West Point with the return of the physician. Fleming has received the $25 of General Stevens that Hodgdon received from Dr. Charles Brown on Fleming's account.
