Certification that $1800 [?] has been drawn in favor of William Stolle [?], dated 03 July1798 at Cincinnati, on account of the pay of the Army for 1798.
Simmons informs Blackburn that the cadets under his charge have overdrawn their rations. Consequently, Simmons suspends their accounts until the designated amount is refunded.
Certification that $16.93 is due Samuel Parmele, late Ensign of the 3rd Regiment, being his pay from June 1 to June 21, 1798, the day the President approved that part of the sentence of the General Court Martial ordering said Ensign Parmele to be cashiered.
Announces preparation of frigate United States to go to sea under Barry's command. Encloses specific instructions. Fears actions of French and requests readiness for any enterprise, expressing confidence in skill and bravery. Establishes mode of communication with the use of flags near the Capes of Delaware.
Kindly urges Washington to accept the commission of Lieutenant General and Commander-in-chief of the United States Army, in preparation for possible war against France. Desires to set up an opportunity to converse about the military situation.
Letter, extract of a letter from the Secretary at War that directs the Superintendant of Military Stores, Samuel Hodgdon, to make arms shipment to Rhode Island.
[Assumed to be Hodgdon's] letter of [20-29th?] of June for the Sloop Herald with case and shot and sundry hospital stores has been received, together with the articles which are delivered to their respective officers on board a frigate. The schooner John, Captain Daggett commanding, has arrived but its goods have not been unloaded.
Encloses muster and pay rolls for the garrison. Some men recently discharged from the army have settled near the Fort and asked Vischer to have their remaining pay forwarded to him. The money for which he was waiting on June 28 still has not arrived.
Dr. Wells asks to be considered as an applicant for appointment as a surgeon on one of the ships of war and, if that cannot be done, he wants to be considered for a Mate's commission.
Simmons informs Tousard that settlement of recruiting vouchers is suspended until the qualifications of the men enlisted is documented by proper authority.
