Location of Turner's box unknown, suggested waggoner must be interviewed. Mentioned marching and counter marching, motive unknown. Official account of treaty yet to be received, commissioners will submit one shortly.
The Secretary at War informs Major Toussard that the War Department has no objection to completing the existing artillery contract by re-casting defective cannon.
Captain Francis Huger of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers and Lieutenant William Boote of the 3rd Infantry Regiment have been appointed Aides de Camp to the Commander in Chief and are to be respected and obeyed accordingly.
Cited in Simmons to Carrington, 11/25/1800. Letter from Edward Carrington, Federal Supervisor of the Revenue at Richmond, to William Simmons, War Department Accountant.
Capt. Hyde assures Simmons that, despite the dreadful disease in his breast, he intends to settle his public accounts without a moment's delay. It is his intention to close this business quickly so that he can voyage to a warmer climate to avoid the ensuing winter because his existence depends upon doing so.
Refers to orders of artillerists' hats and buttons; requests issue of a company book and two pen knives for use by the War Department Intendant's Office.
Simmons received Hodgdon's letters of both November 5th and October 20th. Hodgdon's letter which enclosed a certificate to Mr. Bradley was provided to Simmons by Bradley
Encloses estimates of expenses of the Army of the United States for the year 1801. Enclosure lists staff, numbers, and salaries and forage for each department. References clothing, horses, supplies, and bounties. Outlines Indian tribes. Lists several locations and branches.
Recent instructions from the Comptroller of the Treasury make it necessary that anyone who received public money which remains unaccounted for must immediately forward and settle their accounts. Simmons again, despite frequent reminders of the consequences to Hyde, reminds him that he has been requesting a settlement from Hyde, and that failure to comply will result in referral to the Comptroller of the Treasury and the Secretary of War.
