Certification that $37.06 is due William H. Blue, late lieutenant of the Cavalry, being the balance of his pay, subsistence, and forage to May 9, 1797, the day of his resignation.
Certification that $55.09 is due Sgt. Philip Williams and the men under his command at Fort Johnston North Carolina, being his and their pay for September and October 1797.
Certification that $21.20 is due Benjamin Olmsted, late Sergeant in Capt. Green's Company 3rd Regiment, being his pay from January 1 to April 15, 1795, the day his time expired.
Secretary of Treasury writes to Secretary of War regarding defects in Wilkins' power of attorney to Samuel Hodgdon. Power stated as not retrospective and informal. Wilkins is asked to supply the defects of this power by one that is correctly formal, retrospective and sufficiently extensive.
An inventory of all the timber, plank, and other materials remaining in the Navy Yard at Baltimore, after the completion of the frigate Constellation, December 7th, 1797.
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[William Simmons informs John Kilty that Capt. Morris' receipt was received and credited.]
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[William Simmons informs Lt. Steele that Major Craig will pay him. Simmons also informs Steele that his claim to be reimbursed for musicians has been rejected.]
McMechin discusses regional politics and reports the results of the election. Mr. Henry's election as governor leaves a Senate seat vacant. He speaks of those who are rallying around Mr. Jefferson and feels it is imperative to stop what appears to be a "holy insurrection."
Certification that $34.34 is due Lt. George T. Ross of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his and Sgt. Morrison's expenses in pursuing and bringing back from Wilmington George Tyson and John Mason, two deserters from Fort Mifflin.
Certification that $700.34 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Wolcott Rhode Island , being the pay of Capt. Joseph Elliott, Lt. Philip Saunders (including subsistence for July), and the non-commissioned officers and privates, for July through September 1797.
Adams informed Senate of treaty executed by Wadsworth on behalf of United States between U.S. and the Seneca Nation. Treaty purchased title to land in Massachusetts which was actually situated within New York. Adams requested expedient ratification of treaty.
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[William Simmons requests a copy from David Henley of the final settlement made with Capt. William Richard.]
