Tousard recounted the status of John Tate, appointed a nurse on the request of Dod. Lynch. Enclosed copy of order that appointed Tate to his current capacity. Charles Wilson served time for his desertion after giving himself up for leaving Capt. Kalteisen and being tried in a court martial. Tousard requested the expenses related to Wilson's desertion. James Hambleton deserted, gave himself up to Lieut. Brooke, Ramsey the Drummer witnessed the surrender.
Informs McHenry that Colonel Humphreys had asked him a few months prior to fulfill the position of consul of the United States in Spain, and requests that the executive branch officially and formally appoint him to the position.
Cited in Jackson to Simmons, 03/17/1798. Cover for a receipt for a sum of money Jackson received in a draft from the Treasurer of the U. S. Cited in Simmons to Jackson, 03/26/1798.
Peter Hagner informs David Henley that William Simmons has been called out of town. Therefore, a decision on Henley's business will be suspended until the Accountant's return.
Harris is directed to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowney the following articles needed to prove the guns of the frigate "United States": cannon powder, powder for priming, paper cartridges, shot for 24 pounders, sticks of port fire.
