Hillis clarifies that the accounts in the waste book and vouchers previously sent were not intended to be entirely settled by Simmons' office. He encloses a copy of the waste book for August 1797.
Secretary of War stated that pay for the troops at Fort Norfolk to proceed in the manner as if Captain Blackburn was at Post. Simmons assured Saunders that the manner in which the money was transferred was not from any mismanagement or want of confidence in Saunders.
Simmons received 3 duplicate receipts for bounty paid Shoemaker's recruits. Silas Lofery and Thomas P. Kindall receive $4.00 each and Elaikim Raymond received $2.00. Simmons requests a list of receipts to be annexed to future letters.
Payroll for August received by Simmons. Total amount: $22.21 which will be received from Fish upon procurement of duplicate receipts. Receipt roll for June will be paid to Fleming's credit. Fish will give Fleming a further sum of $200.00 for uses of the Ordnance Department. Simmons requests Fleming to discharge Thomas Hughes account. Simmons will not credit Fleming's account for payments made for hire of Public Team under Col. Rochefontaine. Secretary of War informed Simmons that as soon as a sufficient number of officers can be assembled, there will be a court of inquiry to investigate the conduct of Rochefontaine
Simmons notified Fish of remit sum of $200.00 by Treasurer of United States followed by additional $22.21 cents. Simmons requests Fish remit monies to George Fleming and collect the necessary receipts.
Certification that $30.50 is due Pvt. John Simmons of Capt. Andrews' Company of the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay from August 1, 1793 to June 5, 1794, the date of his discharge as will fully appear by Abstract D no. 307.
Certification that $961 is due the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at West Point, being the pay and forage of the officers, and the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates of the Corps, for August 1797.
Certification that $65.60 is due Private Oliver Watson of Captain John F. Webb's Troop of Dragoons, being his pay from May 1, 1796 to September 12, 1797, the day of his discharge.
Pickering assesses the qualifications of John Caldwell for the office of Tresurer of the Mint. His application is complicated by the fact that he is McHenry's brother-in-law and Pickering wonders if it would not be prudent to select another qualified candidate.
Received duplicate receipts for bounty paid Claiborne's recruits filed to Claiborne's credit. $200.00 sent from recruiting office can be obtained through Edward Carrington. Advises Claiborne on method for filing expenses.
Simmons annexed duplicate of letter sent to Dayton regarding settlement of account which was unresolved. Simmons requests immediate attention to the matter by Dayton.
Notification of enlistment of Henry Hannah and Solomon Haws accompanied by receipts that totaled $7.00 part bounty paid to Hannah. $0.25 repaid to Littlefield for attesting to the enlistment of Haws. Payment made by Nehemiah Freeman, Temporary Paymaster of West Point out of unappropriated monies. If expenses occur during the apprehension of of Hannah and Haws Littlefield should record the cost and deduct it from the aforementioned deserters pay.
Simmons received letter from Boote dated September 9th which contained sundry duplicate receipts accompanied by a list. Receipts will be examined in the future.
Chisholm announces that he sails for England the next day on the Ship Favorite. He wishes McKee well but damns others, such as CDH, [Colonel David Henley], and L.D.B.H. He esteems McKee for his conduct in Philadelphia where honesty and virtue are no recommendation. He is determined to die or he will write once he is in England. He gives his love to Davidson, "Lovely" and old Mr Miller. Original letter dated 03/17/1797.
Chisholm announces that he is going to England but wants Rogers to give his love to the Indians [Cherokees]. Everything must be kept secret and he must help them keep up their spirits. Chisholm asks that Hugins and Greeson know what they may expect and that they see Chisholm immediately upon his return. He urges Rogers "to keep your secret and mine."
Marschalk apologizes for the trouble caused by the inaccuracy of his last payroll. Enclosed are the receipts paid for bounties paid since his last submission. Duplicates are forwarded in the amount of $522.
Hale suggested two errors that could have occurred in accounts current. Hale was only credited with 10 recruits, not 11. This error created a miscalculation in the sum remit to Hale.
Since McHenry's messenger Lewis has been killed by the yellow fever (or ague), Wolcott recommends, as a replacement for Lewis, William Markwert who has been highly recommended by Mr. Borrows [?].
