As one of the unfortunate men of this world, Wentworth has been superceded in the office of supervision and most close out his accounts. He is owed a balance of $41.99 by the government.
Certification that $105.88 is due Captain Donald G. Mitchell of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his pay from August 1, and for his subsistence from September 1, to December 31, 1797.
Certification that $740.22 is due Captain Donald G. Mitchell of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his expenses for himself, Little Turtle, Indian Chief of the Miami Nation, and his Interpreter William Wells traveling from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, and residing there, and from Philadelphia to Detroit and returning to Pittsburgh.
The chief clerk of the War Department transmits to John Harris an advertisement to be placed in the newspapers of Philadelphia. The advertisement offers a reward for the apprehension of thieves who broke into Harris' place of business and stole various military stores, as well as for the return of said goods.
In response to House resolution, request for materials remaining in public possession at Boston ship yard after completion of the frigate Constitution.
House of Representatives passed resolution requesting information on materials and apparatus left after fitting frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation. Requests quantity and descriptions of materials remaining at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia after fitting frigate United States.
Congress has passed a resolution asking for information regarding what materials may be left over at the Philadelphia Naval Yard after the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation are completed and set sail. To provide this information, McHenry is asking for an inventory to be carried out as soon as the frigate United States has been fitted for sea.
