McHenry to officer commanding at Natchez (Guion at this time), recommending the bearer, a Mr. Williamson, as a "worthy and deserving gentleman," and asking that Guion help Williamson during the latter's time at Natchez.
Notified Dale that Congress has yet to pass act authorizing ships of war authority to protect U.S. commerce vessels, therefore Dale's power was limited. Outlines U.S. maritime boundaries and authorized acts by U.S. vessels.
Ore claims that the War Department agent in Tennessee, David Henley, refuses to pay him what he is due for his military service and asks Simmons to see that he is properly compensated.
Hale encloses a letter and receipts relating to his pay. He is uncertain why there is such a difference between his record of his balance and the record of the accountant's office, but he is certain that his is correct and therefore has not signed the receipts.
Cover letter for Stevens' receipt for money paid him for commissions on paying and receiving money for the War Department. Cited in Simmons to Stevens, 06/16/1798.
Hodgdon tells Bedinger that he will suspend the remittance for the tranportation of tents until he receives the bank note that was left out of Bedinger's recent letter.
