Regarding Navy and Marine Pay, Simmons is advised that the payroll he received, signed by Captain Barry and Lieutenant McRea of the Marines, is sufficient; the pay has been fixed on, and no other information is required.
McHenry informs Simmons that he is awaiting the regulations regarding the pay of Marines, Seamen, Petty Officers, and Midshipmen which will be forwarded so that Simmons can discharge his duties.
McHenry discusses Indian land and the need for treaty talks with sundry tribes; He adds that husbandry utensils for the Indians will be included in the annuity for the coming year.
Preston is hesitant to resign from the service while large amounts are still charged against him. He has been unable to obtain from Kentucky the papers necessary to close his account . He is concerned because drummer Joseph Southwell has not received his pay.
McDermott explains that his ill health has prevented him from maintaining his account in the proper manner but, as as his health permits, he will settle his account.
Enclosed are three receipt rolls for money paid to Sergeant Philip Williams and the men under his command at Fort Johnston. There are also receipts from the recruiting service for bounties paid and premiums allowed and another receipt for Williams' service as administrator of the estates of three deceased soldiers..
Having been contacted by Captain Greaton's creditors, Heath has advanced at least one hundred dollars on his account and anxiously awaits a response from the Paymaster General on Greaton's relinquishment.
Certification that $160.60 is due Henry DeButts, late captain in the 4th Regiment, being for his pay and subsistence from April 1 to December 31, 1797, the day his resignation was accepted.
Sales of furs and skins by James Seagrove, Superintendent of Indians Affairs to the Creek Nation, being on account of the United States the same having been received in pay for goods furnished to Indians and factors from the public goods in his possession at a time when they could not purchase Indians goods in Georgia.
Russell acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
