Certification that $64 is due Nehemiah Freeman, Temporary Paymaster to the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being for his pay and forage for January through April 1798.
Certification that $2,250.82 is due to the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, being for the pay, subsistence, and forage of the officers, and the pay and retained bounties of the non-commissioned officers and privates, for January through March 1798.
Certification that $475.13 is due William McCoskry, late Surgeon's Mate of the 2nd Regiment, being for his pay and forage from August 1, 1797 and subsistence from April 1, 1797 to May 7, 1798, the day he was promoted to Surgeon.
Certification that $318.66 is due Isaac Garretson, Clerk of the Navy Yard at Baltimore, being his compensation from December 1, 1797 to May 4, 1798, the date of the expiration of his services and of his appointment as Purser to the frigate "Constellation."
McHenry informs Henley that the bearer of correspondence works for the War Department as a letter carrier. Is carrying letters for commanding officer at Natches Post and to New Orleans. Asks that Henley facilitate the man's journey.
The Secretary of War will immediately provide instructions for army vessels to protect coasts. Theorizes about the constitutionally-based powers of the President over the army and the navy. Refers to the act of 1 July 1797. Outlines regulations for prisoners on vessels.
