Pickering informs John Blagge, Naval Agent at New York, that a load of copper from Liverpool is arriving on the Ship Neptune. Articles are destined for frigate building.
Howell returns Colonel Vincent's account so that he can respond to the following inquiries: (1) By whose orders was the sum of sixty dollars allowed Mr. Mangin for the rent of a fortification office?; (2) Who employed Mr. Morancy and when was the date of his appointment?
By President's order, Dandridge returns the letter of Gov. Blount to Sec. of War. Dandridge also included remarks of Mr. Rutherford of Virginia regarding the arsenal to be established on the Potomac river.
Indians heard speech of A.Wayne, pleased with what was said regarding peace. Thanks for revealing true character of Gov. Simcoe, expressed hope no Indians would listen to him again. Details of treaty and prisoner exchange discussed. Details on receiving war belt from Brant c/o Gov. Simcoe to insight violence between Six Nations, the Delaware Nation, and the U.S.
McLean and Van Emburgh cite their contract with the United States, the theme of which is that if any damage was done to the arms while in their care, it must be clearly established that it was their fault before any allowance is provided. The men employed for the transportation of said stores will not refund money to McLean and Van Emburgh unless they can provide that said damage was due to their neglect.
Banker Mifflin notes that Hodgdon's bank book shows that Hodgdon is overdrawn by the sum of $790.52, the greater part of which has been to his debit since the first of January. Since there is a note of Hodgdon's for one thousand dollars laying over since that day, Mifflin wants him to have the overage posted by 11am.
Relative to Mr. Duer's claims for money due him for rations, there does not appear to be a balance due him so it would be improper to encourage him to believe that his claims will be discharged by the public.
General Lincoln advised Dodge to forward his accounts through the Department of War. Dodge advanced money to Captain James Bruff to be used for the construction of barracks for his men.
Cover for Fleming's account of contingent expenses and his accounts for salary. Discusses the case of Captain William Scott's indebtedness. Scott and a Doctor Lawton "monstrously affronted" by Fleming's refusal to loan them money. Cited in Fleming to Howell, 03/11/1795, and Howell to Fleming, 03/21/1795.
Congratulations on appointment to Sec. of War. Putnam will investigate causes that contributed to prevention of regular delivery, will adopt changes that make delivery/arrival of boats more punctual.
Encloses copy of instructions for distributing pay, ammunition and rations of certain detachments of Kentucky militia. Since considerable time has elapsed since advance of money, Howell wishes to close transactions.
Discusses Knox's absence in the eastern states and his subsequent resignation as having an effect on the progress of business. Addresses militia payment claims.
The Treasurer will remit a sum to be transmitted to Captain William Eaton at Springfield for the use of the recruiting service, the receipt for which he is to be held accountable.
