Hogsheads have been forwarded for the posts at Detroit, Mackinac, Niagara, and others. Blankets have been received but no watchcoats which probably indicates an error in the mark. At Mackinac and Detroit there may be an excess of articles other garrisons may be in want of.
CITATION IN FULL TEXT DOCUMENT, GIST OF F.T. AS FOLLOWS:
[William Simmons informs Robert Johnson of the charges against him. Simmons also directs Johnson to send vouchers without delay.]
CITATION IN FULL TEXT DOCUMENT, GIST OF F.T. AS FOLLOWS:
[William Simmons discusses the settlement of accounts that reflect retained rations with Colonel William Heth. Simmons also mentions compiling abstracts of delinquent accounts.
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"After repeated applications and alterations in payrolls and certificates," D. Ganoaz drew on Pemberton for money to pay scouts. Referenced enclosed receipts, with signatures. Hopes to be "discharged" from the Accountant's books.
Enclosed are the muster and payrolls of the recruits at Middletown for November 1797, the pay amounting to $80. Enclosed are letters intended for Capts. William Eaton and William Elliot which should be forwarded to them.
Letter directs ship yard clerk Garretson to make inventory of all frigate timber and wood that remains unused following completion of the frigate Constellation. After this inventory done, conduct inventory of other articles, including buildings.
House of Representatives agreed with Presidents optimism for a treaty with the Spanish and desire for peace with the Indians on the Western frontier. House promised to attend to matters outlined by president in his speech 11/28/1798.
Senate agreed with President Adams request for peace and treaty with France and Spain, new trade agreements with Britain, and agreed commerce was essential for the growth of the nation.
