Casely acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
Because of the agony and anquish caused by the fever, it is foolish to risk valuable men and therefore indipensably necessary to remove them to the country until it subsides.
Simmons received letter from Miller dated August 31st which contained muster and pay rolls of his recruits. Total amount: $88.80. Simmons deducted $0.08 for John Deming and $0.10 on the pay of []Martin and Joseph Voughan. New total of $88.52 which Miller will receive from Chester, Supervisor at Weatherfield. Simmons requests duplicate receipts from Miller.
Simmons stated Treasurer will remit Chester sum of $88.52 with which Chester will pay Captain Edward Miller at Middletown. Payment is for Miller and recruits under his command as of August. Chester should collect duplicate receipts from Miller.
Simmons credited Fish's account with $372.97. Muster and pay rolls for August amount to $360.41 will be issued from Fish to Frye. Simmons requests Frye submit receipts to Fish regarding August muster and pay rolls.
Fish paid $360.40 by Treasurer of United States for the pay and subsistence of Captain Frederick Frye, pay subsistence and forage of Samuel Osborne, and pay of non-commissioned officers Privates under command of Capt. Frye; all stationed at Governor's Island for August. Duplicate receipts from Frye requested by Simmons.
Simmons received letter from Marschalk dated September 4th which had enclosed receipts for bounty paid. Receipts will be filed with previously forwarded receipts, and will be held for examination upon settlement of recruiting accounts.
Simmons received Marschalk's letter dated September 2nd regarding Muster and Pay rolls for recruits under Marschalk's command. Simmons deducted $1.69 from sum leaving $192.24 as payment. Fish will issue money upon receipt of duplicate receipts. Simmons enclosed receipt roll to explain deduction.
Simmons notified Fish that the Treasurer of the United States will remit Fish $192.24 which he should pay to Lieut. Andrew Marschalk at Ellis Island to pay his recruits. Simmons requests receipts.
Simmons received letter from Boote dated September 2nd regarding bounty paid recruits. One for Ten dollars paid for apprehension of William Green, a deserter. Money will be passed to the credit of Boote's account. Several receipts for bounty have marks instead of signatures, Simmons advised Boote to attend to situation to prevent trouble when settling accounts.
Simmons acknowledged receipt of letter sent by Pope on August 4th which was accompanied by a package of receipt rolls for payments made by Pope to the militia of Georgia which Simmons will place under examination.
Certification that $257.02 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Whetstone Point under the command of Lt. Samuel Dyson, being his and their pay for August 1797.
Certification that $60 is due Pvt. Philip Morrison, late of Capt. Webb's Troops of Horse [dragoons], being his pay from July 1794 through September 1795.
Certification that $360.41 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at Governors Island under the command of Capt. Frederick Frye, being the pay and subsistence of Capt. Frye, the pay, subsistence and forage of Surgeon's Mate Samuel Osborne, and the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates, for August 1797.
Certification that $88.52 is due Captain Edward Miller and the recruits under his command at Middleton Connecticut, being his and their pay for August 1797.
Certification that $192.24 is due a detachment of recruits stationed at Ellis's Island near New York under the command of Lieutenant Andrew Marschalk, being their pay through August 1797.
Reports recent death of Dr. Way leaves office of treasurer of the mint open. He will be replaced by a man from Philadelphia based on the recommendation of the Governor of Maryland.
Thurston acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
