Simmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Danforth accountable for $58.95 drawn by him in error for a waiter.
Simmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Overing accountable for $13.00 or 92 rations drawn by him in error for a waiter.
Accounts against the Fortifications for March to be examined. Simmons recounted Sec. of War's instructions regarding specific duties and compensation of Jackson.
The enclosed statement will answer Anderson's questions in his letter of the 15th respecting the account of Lieutenant McDermott. The statement will show the amount of each month's pay received for the troops while he was Paymaster. Simmons has no information from Colonel Neville on this subject.
Letter to the President of the United States regarding the belligerent capture of neutral merchant vessels, particularly by Great Britain. The letter addresses neutral vessels carrying enemy goods, seizure of cargo, and the delivery of deserters from British Vessels.
Enclosed information regarding Indian relations. Accountant requested information on the travel expenses related to Indians to seats of government. Mentioned increasing the influence of U.S. within Indian land through agents of the government; citing a U.S. presence would decrease the frequency of visits from Indians. Also enclosed letter from several governors regarding rations allocated to Indians.
Lieutenant Porter of 11th Regiment of Infantry having been appointed provisionally as assistant to the Deputy Quarter Master General under command of Major General Hamilton, is to be obeyed and respected accordingly.
Major Jeremiah Fisher, keeper of the Powder Magazine at Philadelphia, is in an unfortunate situation is due to non-payment of a demand on the Purveyor of Public Supplies. Wolcott advised him that his account must be settled by one of the other departments but justice requires that his claim be speedily adjusted.
Hamilton outlines the duties of the Deputy Quartermaster General which are divided into two branches: one of is Military involving the choice of ground for quartering and encampment of troops and the second is Civil and involves providing quarters and means of transportation.
Abraham Ellery, Adjutant General of the Army in New York, writes that President Adams has appointed Doctor Thompson McDonald an additional surgeons mate. Also notes that Major William Brall has been appointed Deputy Inspector General for Major General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
Simmons explained new regulations issued by the Secretary of War that pertained to reimbursement of officers for the cost of quarters. Officers only allowed one room.
