Certification that $684.41 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Mud Island Fort under the command of Maj. Lewis Tousard, being the pay and forage of the officers, and the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates, for June 1798.
Harper expressed frustration that the Treasury Department and the War Department did not operate exclusive of each other. Act written by Committee proposed the creation of the Accountant of the War Department to alleviate work created by War Dept. for the Treasury.
Ross thanks Simmons for his efforts on behalf of Mrs. Butler's claim. She will shortly draw the money and Ross will advise her on who to manage it once it is deposited in the Bank of the United States.
Lewis received $200 from William Simmons to be transmitted to Captain James Stille, 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers at Trenton New Jersey on account of recruiting service.
Hanson Catlett is a gentleman who has been educated in the medical line and seeks a position in the army or navy. Since he is very young he is willing to serve as a surgeon's mate. Lee stresses the importance of continuing the zeal manifested among Virginia youth in joining in the defense of their country.
Hodgdon discusses the claim of Maryland relative to military stores delivered to its militia during the expedition against the western insurgents. Further documentation is needed to support the claim.
