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Cited in Simmons to Rivardi, 07/31/1799.

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Cited in Simmons to McWhorter, 07/13/1799.

RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay

RE Officers and Soldiers & Courts-Martial & Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers and concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline. Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

Responding to the Hissings of Calumny, Etc.

Williams discusses his translation, the imminent printing of the tables, and the essay on military fireworks. He thanks Hamilton for understanding a situation similar to one Hamilton endured. His family is with him at Perth Amboy where he will remain until ordered by the Secretary of War to begin his duties.

Instant Remedy to the Shortage of Clothing

Quotes from Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Parker's "letter of the 3rd Inst." concerning the shortage of clothing and states: "You see how the delay works and how necessary it is to apply an instant remedy."

RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay

RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers & Army Recruiting

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting

Administration of individual officers and soldiers

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers

RE Applications for Army Appointments and Promotions

Routine applications for Army appointments and promotions

I urge constantly the completion of the appointment of officers...

"Agreeably to your own ideas communicated in your letter of the 23rd ultimo, you will consider Somerset as established for your regimental rendezvous. I urge constantly the completion of the appointment of officers. I am not sure whether a competent number of proper candidates are as yet before the Secretary of War. If not, it is to be wished other fit characters may be presented."

Reports State of Tents

Reports 120 common tents remain in public store. 9 horseman's tents are damaged but may be repaired. 144 common tents are packed up, ready for delivery to the 6th regiment. 23 common tents need repair.

Reports Account for Clothing; Some Items are Out of Supply

Account of clothing delivered to 12 regiments. Reports that the store is completely exhausted of some items, such as coats. Every effort is being made to obtain a supply

Certification of payment; Lieutenant Nathan Leonard, 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers

Certification of payment; $94.43 Lieutenant Nathan Leonard, 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, balance on settlement of recruiting account.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons informs Stoddard that his receipt roll was received.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons informs Rivardi to expect payment from Samuel Lewis.

Return of Tents, Settling Accounts

Discussed sending uniforms for the sixteen additional regiments, requested return of tents.

Account of Benjamin Lincoln

Accountant William Simmons will provide General Lincoln with the information as may be proper respecting vouchers relative to the settlement of his account.