The letter enclosing the account of the issues made to the officers of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers has been received and entered by the Quartermaster of the Corps. George Fleming has been informed of the number of shot to be sent by him to Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Received money from Mr. Gorham for the "purpose of mounting artillery", which was purchased. Hiller will now submit vouchers to Simmons. Hiller has balance in hand that he will happily give to anyone authorized to receive it as there are no purchases or building projects currently underway at the his post.
Simmons noted he wrote Polk on August 26th requesting letters to Samuel Treadwell and Potts to be forwarded to the recipients. Simmons requested Polk forward two additional letters to Nicholas Long and John []. Letters pertain to monies owed the United States.
Simmons acknowledged receipt of Bedinger's letter dated August 29th which was accompanied by sundry vouchers for money expended for mounting cannons. Receipts will be placed under examination.
Simmons received letter from Saunders dated August 29th which enclosed receipt roll of Captain Blackburn's Company for June. Total amount: $285.77. $14.13 of total paid to 3 recruits which will be passed to the credit of Blackburn upon acquisition of receipts of Charles Spalding, William Hughes, and Isaac Smith.
Simmons received letter from Carrington dated August 29th, which enclosed the receipts of Captain R.S. Blackburn, Lieut. Saunders, and D. Petteson surgeons mate. Total amount: $393.71 which will be entered to Carrington's credit. Monies mentioned in Carrington's previous letter should be paid to Frederick L. Claiborne and Ensign Samuel Crutchfield at Richmond. Simmons requests Carrington collect receipts.
Simmons received Shoemaker's letter dated September 31st which enclosed sundry receipts for bounty paid to recruits. Receipts will be filed in Office and will be passed to Shoemaker's credit upon settlement of recruiting account.
Simmons received letter from Torrans dated May 3rd regarding his enclosed account of subsistence from September 1, 1794 to June 1, 1795. Total amount: $92.82 which will be paid to Torrans by Habersham upon acquisition of receipts.
Hodgdon confirms receipt of Craig's letter of August 25th. He relates the very despondent atmosphere of Philadelphia, as fear of the recent [yellow fever] outbreak rides high, and confirms he will take care of the business outlined in the letter.
Invoice of stores from Issac Craig to be delivered to Ft Massac, Illinois via Ohio River by John Robinson, who notes that he will deliver the goods to the commanding officer at such place on the river as he shall direct in good order. Items include ammunition, clothing, carpenter tools, ordnance, brandy and medicine. Signed by John Robinson.
