Tells Hodgdon that the transfer of warrants drawn for expenditures during Wilkins' administration of the Quartermaster Department may be effected in whatever way Hodgdon feels best. Encloses expenditure estimates for the next quarter, beginning December 1.
William Simmons informs Capt. Smith that, in lieu of receipts, a sworn statement must be submitted. This statement will attest to the proper disbursement of monies.
Certification that $13.74 is due John Franks, late a private in the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay from April 1 to August 18, 1794, the day of his discharge.
Enclosed are orders on Mr. Harris for the delivery of several enumerated articles. Early attention should be given to those destined for Richmond and Charlottesville since those places promise a number of recruits who will need clothing.
Ensures Nathan Jones - an employee in the War Department - that the appointment of Samuel Lewis to replace the recently resigned John Stagg as Chief Clerk was in no way meant to be an insult to Jones' character.
Certification that $633.52 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Fort Johnston South Carolina, being the pay of Captain Michael Kalteisen, commanding, Lt. Jonathan Robeson, Surgeon's Mate Frederick Dalcho (including forage), Cadet James Kennedy, and the non-commissioned officers and privates, for September and October 1797.
Simmons encloses letter addressed to Lieutenant Peter Marks of 3d Regiment directing him to present his accounts to Henley for examination. Marks expended large sum of money he received from Captain Edward Butler of recruiting service. Monies unaccounted for; Henley to inform Simmons of situation after Marks receives letter.
