Proud of progress made by new nation. Applauded manufacture of arms, growth of economy, and believed that a navy could not singularly protect the nation thus fortifications of ports and harbors was necessary.
Letter from the United States Senate to President John Adams, respecting the new seat of government in Washington, D.C., and subjects of legislative consideration.
Rule mentioned by McHenry was enacted under the Confederation and Wolcott believed it was no longer in practice under the present government. Requested that Hamilton refrain from writing any more on politics. Wolcott certain that if Jefferson was elected, Marshall would retire due to difference in opinion. Pamphlet McHenry sent to Wolcott was not written by General L., and is a forgery. Wolcott announced his resignation.
Simmons received Capt. Shoemakers' letter of November 7th, which contained receipts for retained bounty paid to recruits enlisted by Shoemaker. Thus, at the settling of Shoemaker's account, he is owed $57 by Simmons.
Simmons received Swan's letter of October 30th, which contained the accounts of Lt. Philamon Blake. It has been found that Blake owes $4 on account of Swan's allowing a premium on Charles Pennywell and John Nanhorn who deserted before muster.
Simmons is providing Dexter with a copy of Simmons' October 16th letter regarding rations and drawn for the wives of officers. Simmons is resubmitting this letter on the assumption that the original was destroyed in the fire.
The Secretary at War informs the Paymaster General that copies of vouchers should be obtained expeditiously from a particular, but unnamed, accountant.
This letter informs the Paymaster General that the Secretary at War will take severe measures against Captain Charles Hyde unless Hyde's accounts are exhibited immediately.
