William Simmons confirms receipt of a letter from Nicholas Fish that contained vouchers from James Byers and Frederick Sprigs. Simmons notes that Fleming has a favorable balance of a considerable amount and needs to write Simmons for the purposes of settling his account.
Simmons requests that Hodgdon exhibits the charges against James O'Hara for unexpended provisions delivered to his agents by a Mr. Kirkpatrick, the Commissary General, and his assistants, as well as whatever else may be relevant. Simmons wishes for Hodgdon to carry out this task with utmost haste.
Respecting the trial of the Superintendent and Storekeeper , the court appointed an attorney to prosecute on behalf of the United States and the Superintendent has two able counsel to defend him. The trial lasted five days but there are still things to clear up. The Court has appointed George Bliss, Ames' attorney, to prosecute Williams. It will not, however, be within the power of the Court to remedy all the evils which exist. In the postscript, Williams says that the men of the factory were told they would be fired if they did not testify against the Superintendent.
Simmons received the House's letter of October 20th, containing their accounts and vouchers for supplies for Fort Trumbull and to Captain Bissell's Recruits at Hartford during July, August, and September 1800. Their statement amounts to $839.46 from which has been deducted as improper to be paid by the two and will be received from Jedediah Huntington upon granting of the necessary receipts
The Treasurer is remitting Huntington $826.76 for rations, quartermaster and hospital supplies and expenditures by Elijah and Simon House for July, August and September for the use of the garrison at Fort Trumbull and Captain Bissell's Recruits at Hartford.
Simmons is admitting to the credit of the Messrs Elijah and Simon House the payments made for several articles on the orders of Captain Steele and Lieutenant Livingston, Commandants of Fort Trumbull. The total amount for the items, which are for general items like saws, planes, and other tools, amounts to $36.20.
Simmons received with Colfax's letter of October 24th along with accounts and vouchers in the amount of $48660.59. Simmons asks that Colfax bring his attention back to the objections to the accounts that the Accounting Office has made note of. Simmons has been unable to make a final settlement on Colfax's accounts, and this has gone on long enough for Simmons' taste.
Certification of payment; $48.84 to Lieutenant Jacob Wilson, 3d Regiment of Infantry, for payments made to hired musicians and for traveling expenses while on recruiting service.
Certification of payment; $70 to Jesse Bowles, Richmond Virginia for rent of house, occupied as a hospital by the sick of Captain Eddins Company at Richmond.
Certification of payment; $90.80 to Way and Groff, Printers, for printing for the office of the Paymaster General, blank muster and pay rolls, recruiting forms, and paper.
General orders issued by T. H. Cushing from Head Quarters in Washington. Sergeant David mead of Captain Freeman's company of Artillerists and Engineers is transferred to infantry and will join the band. John Grants and William Hard of Elliot's company of Artillists and Engineers and William Thompson of Bishop's company are transferred to Captain Freeman's company and must be mustered as such from November 1. Captain Freeman should embark with his company as soon as possible to Fort Norfolk, where he will report to Major Ford and receive further orders. The Adjutant Quartermaster will furnish all necessary transport.
Directs issue of carpenter's tools for the use of artificers employed at Schuylkill laboratory. Two notes are appended -- one, presumably from Hodgdon, states that the purveyor has been directed to purchase the above supplies, and one presumably from Harris confirms that the items were delivered on November 25.
Enclosed is a return of clothing issued to Major Buel for the recruiting service the delivery of which should be sanctioned by Hodgdon. Williams has received no return from Buel respecting other articles he may need. The remainder of the clothing will be sent down the river to Hartford and then on to Colonel Stevens at New York.
Respecting the account of Lt. Mosely, the Secretary of War has communicated his opinion that a deranged officer employed in the public service is entitled to reasonable compensation.
Williams reports that the results of the inquiry, or trial, are not known since the business of the court is not yet complete. He is sending the clothing forward to Colonel Stevens at New York. The small quantity of clothing from Oxford he had on hand will also be packed up and sent.
