Estimate of the subsistence due the Officers of the 3rd and 4th United States Regiments in the State of Tennessee from August through December 1798, which sum is $1680.30.
All persons accountable for monies owed the War Department are to settle their accounts in a speedy manner. If balances are withheld by officers subject to the Articles of War, it will be Simmons' duty to to represent such conduct to the Secretary of War.
Simmons is expected to urge all persons accountable on the books of his department to settle their accounts promptly. When balances are withheld improperly by officers, it is Simmons' duty to represent their conduct to the Secretary of War. Suits cannot be instituted, however, without the direction of the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Mentions the use of his secretary. Small talk--mentions spending evenings together in Philadelphia. Refers to death of Mr. Hill and talks of other common acquaintances. Speaks of leadership role of government and the role of the people. Mentions insurrection in Belgium and the Italian army. Expresses concerns about activity in France and dominion of Europe.
Annual annuity forwarded by Isarel Chapin, agent for Six Nations of Indians, as charged in books. No evidence of delivery has been produced to close the account.
Payment of $98.80 to Henry Drinker for the expenses of boarding, apparel and educating F.Wilson, an Indian youth, payable to S. Child by order of said Drinker.
Hamilton announces the transfer to his superintendence of the posts and troops under the command of the officers to whom this circular is addressed. He wants to be notified of the state of things under their command and places particular emphasis on maintaining the strict discipline of the troops.
Steele has been told that Simmons declined acting on Quarter Master general expenditures. As it would be highly inconvenient after having closed account on books of Treasury, has directed Register to collect from accounts all vouchers suspended and transmit to Simmons' office.
