Simmons informs McPherson that the Secretary at War has authorized the reimbursement of personal expenses incurred during the expedition to Northampton County.
Simmons directs Stevens to provide the instructions he received from Major General Hamilton. Simmons requests this information in order to justify expenditures made outfitting artillery troops with uniforms.
Discussed expenses related to the board of troops at taverns and the cost of entertaining citizens at the Captain's table. McHenry believed that the U.S. should pay the incidental expenses of Rodman.
$1600 in post notes on account of the Armory have been received. Williams is disappointed that he has not been able to procure large wood screws suitable for heel plates for muskets in either Boston or New York. If they are available in Philadelphia, he asks that 20 - 40 gross be forwarded by stage to New York and from there by water to New Haven
Reports that late account of Creeks killing 2 Chickasaws is false. Seve Collbert half-breed, has come to purchase a boat in preparation to settle at Bear Creek. According to instructions, plans to purchase rifle for Son of Apoemingo. Encloses copy of Mr. Hawkins's letter, who returned saddles stolen by the Creeks and taken by Capt. Butler at Tellico. Reports about houses will come shortly. Refers to previous accounts. Sends tribute to George Washington.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Certification of payment; $1028.80 to Robert Howe, Wilmington, North Carolina for rations, quarter master, and hospital stores furnished the garrisons of Fort Johnston North Carolina.
Simmons discusses the explanations provided by Stevens regarding expenditures made for the purposes of fortifying the harbor of New York. This letter includes a statement of differences.
Detailed list of estimated expenses for military pensions from which the following deductions should be made:pay, subsistence, and clothing for privates and non-commissioned officers.
As directed by the Secretary of War in his instructions of January 25, 1800, Cadets in the fortifications upon the seaboard and at West Point shall receive the same allowance of fuel per month as that granted to lieutenants.
Abstract of payments made by David Henley, Agent of the Department of War, on account of the Army Department from 1st of January to the 31st day of December 1800. [Given the date of this document, "1800" probably should be "1799"]
$1500 in post notes on account of the armory have been received. Williams recommends cutting bills into halves as a safe way of ensuring that they would be of no value to villains who take them. The villain would have half while the other half would be in the possession of the lawful owner who could procure from the bank a new bill from the half he retains. Instructions have been received respecting the sale of scrap iron,.
