Talks about activities and affairs between the Hague and Philadelphia--who works on what and with whom. Mentions diplomatic relations with several different countries.
McHenry submitted the contracts to the House of Representatives. Details on the contract made by the Commissioner of Revenue and the Hope Furnace in Rhode Island for the fabrication of cannons of varying calibers. Two contracts with S. Hughes of Cecil County, MD furnace [forge].
Hodgdon is trying to find a letter, containing post notes and addressed to Thomas Holt, that appears to be missing. It now appears necessary to apply to the bank for payment of the amount of the notes.
Hodgdon hopes that Phillips has refunded the money needed to forward the goods necessary to the treaty, so that the load can now be on its way to its destination.
Certification that $32.26 is due George Balfour, Surgeon of the frigate "Constellation", being his pay from March 12, the day of his acceptance, to March 31, 1798.
Certification that $34 is due Lieutenant Peter A. Dransy of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being bounties paid and a premium allowed him for enlisting two recruits.
Abstract by the Accountant's Office of the expenditures of the Quartermaster's Department from 1st January 1791 to 1st January 1797. The average expenditure for that period was $28,562.84.
Simmons is required to make an abstract of the expenditures of the Quartermaster's Department including what was settled in his office and in the Treasury Department and which shows the total amount from 1 January 1791 to 1 January 1797 and the average annual expenditures for that period.
McHenry advises Congress on measures necessary to assert and defend U.S. rights against the encroachments of European powers. Lists these measures, including expansion of Navy and Army, increased fortification of ports, and additional revenues and military stores; then goes into more detail about the specific requirements of each. Appended are itemized cost estimates for building additional naval ships, purchasing military stores, and pay & upkeep for regiments of infantry, dragoons, and artillery, as well as several naval crews.
Kairns acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
Hodgdon transmits a statement of the money that has passed through his hands from the time of his appointment until the last day of 1797. If there is peace the transportation expenditures will be diminished but the naval appointments on the lakes will still expand them.
