Notifies McHenry of his arrival at Pittsburgh after being ordered there by General Wilkinson; surmises that previously ordered Indian goods will be arriving soon at Detroit.
Detailed account of John Thorpe, Superintendent of artificers. Joseph Howell and Josiah Harmer received $54.00/person, $72.00 debt on account, $40.00 on account Sum total: $166.00. Simmons requests confirmation of the amount from the Quarter Master's settlements.
Simmons seeks to reduce list of debtors to be submitted to House of Representatives, requests assistance of Henley. Simmons asks Henley for final settlement of the accounts of Captain Edward Butler and Lieutenant Peter Grayson.
Names and letters regarding debt settlement enclosed, Simmons seeks assistance from Swan with hopes that Swan will use his influence to cause an immediate settlement thus reducing the list Simmons must submit to the House of Representatives in the first week of January.
John Henley, Esq. - late Dep. comm.mil. stores
John Thurston, Esq. - late lieut. Col. Militia
Capt. Abner Prior . . . 1st Reg. U.S. Detroit
Lieut. John Michael - Ditto -------"
Mr. John Betson --------- Late Quarter Master militias
Mr. Acquilla Whitager Late Major of Militias ------
Urgently requests monies owed to Treasury motivated by the Resolution 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.
Urgently requests monies owed to Treasury 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.
Requests monies owed to Treasury 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.
Informs Ensign Boote that he has received his letter enclosing duplicate receipts for six dollars bounty paid Samuel Willis. Also discusses recruiting.
Letter for Mr. John D[?] sent to Kilty regarding debt. John D[?] received a sum from George Gale, Esq. for mounting artillery and money was never repaid.
Settlement of monies owed by Randall. Payment requested by Simmons ASAP to avoid inclusion of name on list of delinquent debtors submitted to House of Representatives the first week in January as mandated by Resolve of House of Representatives.
Simmons requests Craig forward letters to subscribers regarding monies owed to the Treasurer and if possible obtain vouchers from Mr. John Toomy and Abraham Kirkpatrick and transmit them to Simmons.
Requests monies owed to Treasury 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.
Invoice of small bale forwarded to Brunswick, New Jersey, addressed to Ensign Boote. Invoice includes hats, vests, coats, woolen overalls, shirts, and blankets.
Lists recent bills drawn, which may be intended for fortifications at Detroit and Michilimackinac. Promises to send a general return of expenditures, as well as an estimate of expenditures for the current quarter, soon.
Simmons tells Governor St. Clair that he stands charged on the books for the sum of $850.00 paid on account of the Indian Department. Simmons notes that in pursuance with a resolution of the House of Representatives made March 3, 1797, he must lay before Congress, an abstract of all who stand charged with monies at the Accountant's Office, Department of War. Simmons requests vouchers to be submitted for expenses in order to close account.
