Comformably to orders of President Adams, McHenry lays before the Senate, (addressed to Vice President Thomas Jefferson), detailed instructions on how to pursue treaty negotiations; copy of instructions to George Walton and Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Butler, Commissioners; Talk of President Adams to Chiefs and Warriors of Cherokee Nation; journal of proceedings of commissioners appointed to hold treaty with Cherokee Indians. Main goal is to negotiate sales of land.
Cited in Simmons to Miller, 03/19/1798; Cited in Simmons to Miller, 04/16/1798.
Simmons discusses pay issues relative to Chauncey Whittlecey and Lt. Bissell.
Letter, advises re faulty musical instruments; alludes to Army band; discusses foreign relations and the arming of vessels for war; discusses rumors re an Invasion of England.
Letter of appointment of naval superintendent with acknowledgment of the President and the Senate on board the frigate Constellation. Instructions for acceptance of appointment with request for strict compliance to superior officers.
Fairman 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.
Cited in Simmons to Lewis, 03/22/1798. Simmons confirms that Meriwether's receipts for bounties paid have come to hand. Simmons also mentions the component parts of a ration.
Duplicate receipts for money paid recruits enlisted by Lieutenant Ferdinand L. Claiborne, 1st United States Regiment amounting to $20. Asks that Simmons file in his office.
King 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.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the construction of galleys has increased the financial expenditure of Fort Pitt beyond previous estimates. Craig also reports that money advanced to the ship's carpenters should have been drawn the Quartermaster General's account.
Glad to hear Hamilton arrived safely with Indian goods and that the General doesn't require payment for broken glasses. Articles Craig requested will be forwarded shortly.
Letter, discusses failure to forward a receipt for three anchors and 1582 blocks of iron delivered to Capt. Nicholson in Kentucky. Until this is done no credit can be obtained.
