Simmons reprimanded Chandler for misinformation regarding the pay subsistence and forage of Col. Butler. Copies of improper information sent to Mr. Henley. Simmons created new statement with correct information on Colonel Butler.
Simmons received rendered accounts on further expenditures made by Mentges at the Fort on Mud Island. Balance still due by Mentges, Simmons awaits direction from McHenry.
Simmons examined sundry claims made by Sumpter regarding accounts which appear to be settled or returned. In order to comply with Sumpter's requests, Simmons requested a list of specific accounts from Sumpter.
Simmons advised Swan on the settlement of Isaac Craig's account. Simmons requested Swan notify him after a correction was made to the balance due the Office by Craig.
Simmons advised Miller on recording the purchase of fuel by officers from outside contractors. Miller's records lacked sufficient information to make the appropriate reimbursements.
Simmons notified Henley previous letter regarding pay subsistence and forage for Colonel Butler was not correct. Butler now owed the United States a balance of $888.51. Colonel Butler was allowed to refund the amount to Henley or Henley was authorized to stop pay until the account was balanced.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Will look attend to the printed regulations of the Quartermaster's Department and the muster rolls of Cornet George Lee Davidson. Lieutenant Swain has requested inspection with the new form. Mr. Hillis encloses returns for the Quartermaster's Department and the Indian Department. Requests payment to Lieutenant Chandler to pay troops.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
North expresses the need for a regulation respecting the number and quantity of the articles allowed a regiment. Without such a regulation, there will be no uniformity in the demands of officers.
Adams wrote the heads of the departments about the need for a gazette similar to those in France and Britain, provided justification for the use of the gazette. Such a gazette in the U.S. would print proclamations, articles of war, articles of the navy, appointments in the army and navy and other branches of public service. To publish said gazette he requested the appointment of a President's printer and sought the opinions of the cabinet Secretaries on this matter.
It appears that no report has been made by the Deputy Paymaster of the 12th Regiment respecting the clothing on hand. Therefore, the Paymaster is guilty of great neglect and ought to be made responsible.
