Acting for the Accountant in his absense, Hagner informs Singleton that unless his vouchers include the advances he received from Colonel Nevill, he must refund the amount of the advances to the Treasury before a final settlement of his account can be achieved.
Harris is asked to deliver the following to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States": coats, vests, linen overalls, woolen overalls, shirts, pairs of shoes, stocks and clasps, blankets, and knapsacks.
McHenry asks Butler to lend his presence to the impending treaty negotiations with the Cherokees which may require the alteration of the present Indian boundary. He warns that Zachariah Coxe is to be prevented from making any attempt to settle and defend Indian land.
It has been so cold in Springfield that the wheels at the armory could not be cleared of ice before 11am. Because of the severe frost drying up the water, the usual number of arms could not be produced. Beause of the slow pace of work, the stocks on hand will last a little longer.
Upon the return of the Army in December 1794, Riddle received orders to take into his care the arms and camp equipage of General Chambers' Brigade. These articles were packed up and sent to Lancaster. When he returned to Chambersburg he was informed that blankets had been left with a local shopkeeper who said they were wet and would rot if not taken away.
Cited in Simmons to Hale, 03/20/1798; Cited in Simmons to Hale, 05/22/1798.
Simmons informs Hale that his payment will be delayed until appropriations are passed in Congress.
Vischer encloses the pay and muster rolls of the troops at Fort Oswego and the detachment of artillery last arrived from West Point. It is hoped that the money will beforwarded at the earliest opportunity so that the detachment may be paid before they go hence.
Acknowledges receipt of money for the pay of the Fort Johnson garrison. Discusses his pay roll and receipt roll. Discusses the rules for payment of re-enlistment bounty for soldiers. Sends muster and pay rolls and his "account current." Cited in Simmons to Kalteisen, 05/02/1798.
Mr. Bowers has requested bilge way and plank for launching of frigate for Dey of Algiers. Secretary of War approves on condition that upon receipt items used are free of injury.
There are more howitzers at the navy yard at Boston than needed for frigate Constitution. Wish is to send some to Philadelphia addressed to Tench Francis, purveyor. Requests from Captain Nicholson the number of howitzers needed for ship.
Encloses a letter which had been mistakenly lost among some private papers until a week prior when he discovered it. Alleges that its contents are not too old to be useful.
"Committee appointed by the House of Representatives to inquire into the expenditure of monies appropriated to the construction of a naval armament - and into the causes of delay into the completion of said armament. With documents in reply."
