Certification of payments; $373.29 to Lieutenant Herman Lutheiser for recruiting and paying expenses of Chickasaws, the Wolf's Head at their head, from Knoxville to Philadelphia.
The mode in which laws are published prohibits him from immediately sending them out, but promises to send them when he can. Determines that commanding officers will act as field officers, and hopes to send officer regulations and nominations soon. Outlines quartermasters, paymasters, and adjutants. Mentions insurrection in Northampton county.
Scott has taken the liberty of drawing on Simmons' office the sum of $188.60 in the favor of John C. Symms, agreeable to the certificate of the Deputy Quartermaster General accompanying the draft.
This document is entitled "Schedule B' and is divided into two parts.The first called "Connecticut Appointments" is signed by Uriah Tracy. The second part of the document is entitled "Appointments for the Army."
Refers to previous agreement about canal from Potomac. Suggests utilizing the islands in the rivers to build dams to control water if the canal doesn't work, saving time and expense at the cost of the public. Encourages him to address the Secretary of War for money.
Requests 3 general returns for all stores received at post for military, quartermaster, or Indian goods, with abstracts outlining which items were manufactured in Pittsburgh, from whom they were received, and the time they arrived. Also desires records of losses due to transportation or other circumstances of delivery. Recognizes items to be forwarded to other posts will require a different type of invoice. All paperwork for the first part of 1798 should be immediately forwarded to his office. Attempts made to adjust income and balance statements.
Requests that in the future Craig should submit three general stores returns. Outlines what the returns should include and method of recording information .
Relates conversation with the Secretary of War about Wheelen's debt for the land tract on which the powder mill and stores stand. The Secretary agrees to the transaction so the public can purchase the land from Wheelen and hopes to complete the transaction without further public attention.
Requests names of people arrested in connection with the rescue of prisoners, complete with information about residence, civil authority, and militia experience.
Kalteisen requests a supply of clothing, especially sergeant's clothing and private's overalls. The reason he needs overalls is his loan of same to Capain Huger who received none in his shipment of clothing.
