This letter accompanies a packet of information sent by John McKee for James McHenry. Representatives from Panton, Leslie and Company (PLC) indicate that McKee is in New Orleans meeting with the Governor. The representatives from PLC also say McKee's first conversation with the Govrenor dispelled suspicions of a connection with William Blount. The representatives of PLC thank McHenry for favorable expressions on their behalf before Congress.
Certification that $38.15 is due the detachment of the 1st US Regiment at West Point under the direction of George Fleming, Military Storekeeper, being their pay for December 1797.
Certification that $162.50 is due George Fleming, Ordnance and Military Storekeeper at West Point, being his compensation for October through December 1797.
Information received not so satisfactory that could wish the President to take into consideration pay of petty officers; seamen; ordinary seamen; marines. Manning of frigate Constitution will to some degree depend on current wages at Boston. Requests input from Captain Nicholson regarding wages
Regarding procurement of anchors for the Constellation. If no other means but through Norfolk, then send anchor by first vessel to William Pennock, naval agent Norfolk.
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Document gist of 01/18/1798 as follows:
William Simmons informs John Kilty that Capt. Morris' receipts are received and credited.
Letter, Citation only.
Document gist of 02/24/1798 as follows:
William Simmons informs LtCol Campbell that the Accountant's Office has received his papers sent via Lt. Deniston.
Hewley detached from Capt. Littlefields Company at West Point and sent to Ellis Island, therefore his pay was drawn at Ellis Island. Hale appealed to Simmons on behalf of John Webster for documents regarding entitled bounty due the officer who was discharged from Capt. Bradley's Company in Granville. Hale stated, "he has the appearance of a veteran, and has exhibited proof of the wounds which he has received."
Certification that $694.27 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Mud Island Fort under Major Lewis Tousard, being pay and forage for himself for December 1797, the pay of Lieutenant George Ross, the pay and forage of Surgeon's Mate John Lynch, and the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates for November and December 1797.
Certification that $72 is due Lieutenant Peter Dransy of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being for bounties paid and premiums allowed him for re-enlisting four soldiers in the service of the United States.
Certification that $77.15 is due Edward Carrington, Supervisor of Richmond Virginia, being the amount due him for commissions receiving and paying monies from the War Office
