Secretary Knox took measures to obtain adjudication by Supreme Court on the validity of claims by invalids. The attempt was unsuccessful, as will appear in Report of Attorney General. Message delivered to House of Representatives and Senate. At stake were claims of widows and orphans.
Resolution that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill providing for the compensation which will be required in the establishment of an office, under the Department of War, for the receiving, safe-keeping, and distributing of military stores and supplies.
Lieutenant Triplett, formerly of Colonel Grayson's Regiment, claims commutation of five years full pay but, lacking sufficient evidence of service, a certificate from a Field Officer is needed to confirm his claim.
Cover letter for several accounts - his account current, muster and pay rolls of the ordnance detachment, Captain Scott's and his own accounts for salary, and the artificers' accounts for pay. Discusses his account currently. Mentions his "immediate want" of 2,000 dollars for "contingent expenses." Requests a "statement of accounts"
Howell is of the opinion that Colonel Cook's accounts from the years 1783 and 1784 have not been settled due to missing receipts but were left with Mr. Nicholson for final settlement.
Enclosed is the pay roll for the month of December 1793, the sum amounting to $35.70 which shall be paid to the recruits while obtaining the appropriate receipts.
In order to end the business between him and Steinmetz, Hodgdon consents to receive all the stores comprehended in their first agreement. To commence the rent already mentioned after the present quarter is settled.
Requests that Hodgdon send one hundred barrels of best proof musket and rifle powder, lead and musket ball to Major General Wayne. Is apprehensive about the means of delivering the clothing.
