Williams has received from Captain Benjamin Law the two boxes of public clothing and arms. The invoice was correct but no canteens or knapsacks were sent and he wonders whether the omission was intentional.
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Materials purchased for the sloop Detroit will affect what is required for the new schooner. Additionally, paint requested along with turpentine and rosin. Enclosed memos containing list of articles required by Col. Strong and Mr. Ernest. Requested those articles be purchased and forwarded to Detroit.
Submits a list of recent bills drawn, and encloses those drawn by Harragan, an agent of the Quartermaster Department. Notifies the giving of authority to Matthew Ernest to draw bills. Mentions his movements as ordered by General Wilkinson, and confirms that the supplies for the sloop Detroit have been purchased.
Adds to his recent estimate of expenditures in the Quartermaster Department, now including the pay of employed wagoners and artificers, at least some of whom were drafted from the ranks but are now being requested to rejoin their companies. Informs of a number of specific expenditures, one for materials ordered by General Wayne.
Smith relates to the Secretary of State his observations regarding Portugal and their contentious relations with other European powers, including Spain, France, and Holland.
Extract from Simmons regarding advances paid, but were not deducted from the annuity granted to the Stockbridge Indians. Monies are debited from the account of Dr. John Seargent, Indian Missionary. Simmons requests clarification of money classification (advance chargeable to yearly stipends or carried as debit of the contingencies of the Indian Department).
Simmons requests monies owed to Treasury by Smith. Letter was motivated by the Resolve of the House of Representatives. The balance of the funds owed should be refunded to the Treasury of the United States or vouchers must be produced. Specifics of account ammended to letter: payment of militia under command of Lieut. Sol. Setton for the protection of Russell County. Total amount $922.33.
Certification that $46.45 is due Captain Donald G. Mitchell, being his subsistence as captain in the Artillerists and Engineers, and his subsistence as Commandant of Mud Island Fort, for July and August 1797.
Certification that $343.85 is due George Gillaspy, Surgeon of the US 2nd Regiment, being his pay, subsistence, and forage for April through August 1797.
[possibly a journal entry] Noted visit of Mary Logan and other visitor. Discussed the "coloured gentry". Attached newspaper article pertaining to riot in town.
Enclosed are the regulations establishing uniformity of dress by the officers, Marines, and others on board the ships of war in service of the United States.
Simmons acknowledged receipt of sundry receipts for bounty paid to recruits. Total amount: $22.00. Second letter received pertained to Lieutenant D. Bissell at Presque Isle forwarded on next dispatch.
Discusses affairs with the Creeks and hopes for Indians to live in peace with each other. Mentions responsibility of government and Indian agents. Refers to concerns with inhabitants of Georgia. Mentions uprising at Fort Purchase.
