Constant Freeman, agent for the War Department in Georgia, requests the account for the arms that were sent to equip the hundred horses commanded by Capt. James Armstrong so that the amount may be deducted from their pay.
Constant Freeman, agent for the War Department in Georgia, wants the account for the arms that were sent to equip the hundred horse [cavalry] commanded by Captain James Armstrong. Since the money has previously been remitted for immediate disbursement, the account should be furnished as soon as possible.
Enclosed muster roll for November, requested pay as troops are in much need of the money and Sedam believed they might desert if pay is not received. He cited the fact that the "laboring men" receive regular pay while the troops have not been paid in four months, which he believed was disheartening.
Subordinate paymasters have not been settling their accounts in a timely fashion so Knox asks Wayne to issue a general order to the effect that all subordinate paymasters promptly transmit their accounts and vouchers to the accountant of the War Department for settlement and continue to follow this procedure in the future.
Requests that the Commissioner of the Revenue state to him how far the supplies procured are adequate to the requisitions from the War Department for gun powder, including salt petre as the ingredient.
Hollingsworth demands that Hodgdon send him 120 pounds of shot and two pounds of grape shot. The bearer should be given an order for delivery and where they may send for them.
Sent along muster rolls, but uncertain if his method and format for submission were correct as Frye never received blank rolls or instructions on how to submit the documents for approval. Requested pay for his soldiers based on the rolls Frye transmitted, and if they paid is being withheld due to the method in which he submitted the documents, Frye requested immediate instruction. Frye stated that paying the soldiers would encourage enlistment of new recruits and retention of soldiers.
Was away in Alexandria until today and therefore was unable to respond to Howell's letter. Vermonnet sends his respect. Noted he received money from Baltimore as Howell advised.
The sum of $53 has been remitted to Nicholas Fish for the pay of Capt. Sedam's recruits for August and an additional $99 for the pay of Capt. Sedam and his recruits for October.
The sum of $53 wil be remitted to Fish for one month's pay for Capt. Cornelius Sedam's recruits and an additional $99 is remitted for the pay of Capt. Sedam and his recruits for October.
Encloses an extract of a letter from the naval agent at Portsmouth, New Hampshire -- Jacob Sheafe --- to the Commissioner of the Revenues [not included], and requests that it be answered.
Abstract of payments made by David Henley, agent for the Department of War in the state of Tennessee, on account of services performed and for other contingent expenses in the Indian Department from October 21 to December 5, 1794.
Enclosed receipt for payment of James Brunson who could not obtain his pay due to being with his detachment, under the command of Capt. Lyman, at Trenton.
Encloses extract of letter from Jacob Sheafe, a naval agent at Portsmouth, relating to the construction of a frigate. Requests that the information Sheafe seeks come to him via the War Department.
Capt. Lyman is asked to forward all the accounts and vouchers for the disbursement and expenditure of the monies he has received from the Accountant's Office.
