Several statements of Simmons' predecessor [Joseph Howell] are returned so as to conform with the accounts as they are stated on the books of the Treasury.
Incloses his receipts for himself and his company for the last quarter of 1794. His accounts for the trip from New York to Pittsburgh are with Major Craig. Howe prefers to have his accounts settled by Howell's office.
Discussed outcome of treaty with Creek Indians. Treaty would destroy Creek Nations claim to land between Oconee and Oakmulgee which Matthews feels is a good outcome with the hope the General government will assist the State in enforcing the outcome. Mentioned how Creek did not comply with Treaty of New York. Hopes to obtain Presidents permission to pursue land treaty.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $133 is due Joseph Phillips, Surgeon's Mate of the 1st Sub Legion, for his pay, subsistence, and forage for the first three months of 1795.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $1529.17 is due the Scouts of Washington County in the State of Kentucky for their pay during the last five months of 1794.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $80.75 is due to George Gillaspy, Surgeon's Mate, for his expenses traveling between Fort Johnson, South Carolina and Philadelphia with the public accounts of Captain Michael Kalteisen.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $315 is due to the Reverend David Jones for the balance of his compensation as Chaplain to the Legion of the United States from May 1794 to March 1795.
William Simmons notifies Edward Carrington that 400 dollars will be remitted for the recruiting service conducted by Captain Samuel Tinsley in Richmond.
The Treasurer will remit to Gorham a sum to be transmitted to Lieutenant David Hale at Portland, being the pay of himself and his recruits for the first two months of 1795.
The Treasurer has remitted to Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, a sum to be transmitted to David Hale, being the pay of his recruits for the first two months of 1795.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $406.65 is due Lieutenant David Hale of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and the recruits under his command at Portland, Maine for January and February 1795.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $375.34 is due Captain Staats Morris of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for his pay and subsistence in 1794 and 1795 and for his passage from Charleston to New York and horse hire to Fort Fidius, Georgia.
Simmons certifies that $394.29 is due Captain Henry DeButts for the expenses of himself and his servant coming from Major General Wayne to the Secretary of War with dispatches and for their stay in Philadelphia.
