At a meeting of the heads of departments, the question came up regarding whether a person holding an office to which pay and emoluments are annexed by law is entitled to extra pay for extra services. It was decided unanimously that such persons are so entitled. Therefore, Simmons is authorized to settle claims for extra services according to the regulations applicable to similar cases.
Purveyor's office finds it impractical to purchase sufficient quantity of point blankets and scarlet broadcloth for Indian annuities. Suggests that these articles be procured from military stores.
Williams has received two thousand dollars in post notes on account of the Armory in the good old way. Sixteen loads of muskets and tents have arrived from Oxford.
Certification of payment; $383.80 to Nicklin and Griffith for purchase, money and commission of broker for purchasing 9 ten pound cannon for Fort Mifflin, Pennsylvania.
[James] McHenry's letter to Wilkins of the 6th of February [1800]authorized an office to be furnished for Major [Lewis] Tousard for as long as he is discharging the duties imposed upon him by General [Alexander] Hamilton.
Encloses to George Simpson, cashier at the Bank of the United States, his power of attorney. McHenry gives Simpson power as his attorney to receive any dividends due McHenry for his shares in the Bank of the United States and the funded debt of the United States.
Respecting his alleged "unapproachability" Sargent protests that no planter in the territory has been more courteous or more accessible than he. He is unhappy that the President is elbowing his friend Colonel Pickering out of his place as Secretary of State.
Rivardi says that there is little possibility of a visit from the Duke of Kent but General Hunter may visit without giving notice in which case he will be received with proper courtesy. Rivardi expresses his regrets at Hamilton quitting the service and thanks him for his kindness.
