Simmons found discrepancy in the balance of Williams account with a balance due to the United States of $4,087.87. Sum contains the amount of Warrant No 4699 issued by Samuel Hodgdon on 27 Dec. 1799. Simmons reiterated advice regarding the payment of monies without legal permission.
Simmons notified Henley he is to receive the payment from Chandler, collected from Butler and to update his accounts. Simmons made the decision regarding Butler's account b/c no policy by Sec. of War has been enacted as of late.
Simmons notified Butler his request for double rations was denied and Butler owed the balance to Mr. Chandler. If Butler does not pay Chandler, Chandler was authorized by Simmons to deduct to given amount from Butler's pay.
Simmons recounted the abuses of Officers in regards to rations and charges made to the United States. Simmons noted in particular Andrew White and enclosed vouchers that showed the overcharges.
Letter containing receipts of Edward Winchester received. Simmons can not authorize advances to Messr. Ruggles, contractor. P.S. Warrant issued in Jackson's favor by Sec. of War.
Simmons requested receipt rolls from Fort Mifflin in order to settle accounts. Balance remaining should be refunded to the Treasurer of the United States.
Discusses Colonel Butler, having received from Mr Chandler the paymaster certificates forwarded rations as commandant. Simmons considers him not entitled and charges him with amount.
Acknowledges receiving the bill for military appropriations, concerning horses and cavalry units in particular. Mentions a stipend for the Choctaw Indians.
John Woodward is to be allowed two dollars per day for his superintendance of the works and laborers at Fort Trumbull and two and a half percent on the actual disbursements under his agency.
Directs issue of arms & cartridge boxes to Basil Wood; a note and return concerning the items, by Wood and his representative John Krips respectively, are appended.
Simmons certifies that Capt. Charles Hyde of the 1st US Regiment, administrator of the estate of Lt. John Breck , deceased, received the sum of $1,252.40, the pay of Lt. Breck from April1, 1794 to April 12, 1796, the day of his death.
Hollingsmith declares that in his storehouse are some military stores--including three hogsheads, some bundles of canteens, and a bundle of knapsacks--which came from Philadelphia. He would be glad to have them moved from his store.
President Adams transmits a return from the War Office of those officers who have been appointed under the act entitled "An Act to augment the Army of the United States and for other purposes," designating such officers who have accepted their appointments and those who have declined accepting, resigned their commissions, died, etc.
General Swan has been indisposed for some months and for the last ten days has been confined to his bed. Enclosed is a note from McDonald & Hollingsworth respecting the military stores but General Swan's present state of health prevents him from attending to the public business.
