Certification that $20.26 is due the estate of Pvt. Joseph Rose of Capt. Ford's Company, being the balance of pay due him from January 1 to November 4, 1791, the day he was killed, which sum is payable to Hannah Rose, administratrix.
Certification that $18.30 is due John R. Lynch, Surgeons Mate in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his subsistence for June and July 1797.
Certification that $41.50 is due Lt. John Steele at Carlisle, being the balance of his account for the pay of Sgt. George Hackett and the recruiting and incidental and contingent expenses.
Craig to provide transportation for Ordnance stores to be sent forward to Massac. Craig requested weight of stores so as to provide appropriate travel. Pay and account of Campbell and Haragan discussed. Requested information on progress negotiating land deal with Mr. Physick.
Capt. William Littlefield, upon his return from Oswego, presented an account of the expenses incurred traveling to and from that place that apparently were allowed. If these expenses were allowed, then the rest of the officers are also entitled to the same amount.
Enclosed is a receipt of John Habersham, dated 1 July 1797, for $168.65 applied by him to defray the incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department in Georgia. This receipt is to be annexed to a warrant on the Treasury in favor of said Habersham who is to be charged and held accountable for same on Simmons' books.
Transportation for Ordnance stores to forward posts along with falling axes, muskets cartridges, and powder. Requested howitzers cases be added to supplies sent forward.
Enclosed letter to William Hemsley of Baltimore requesting him to sail to London and serve as King's secretary in place of King's brother. King uncertain if he can send medals to McHenry. Trumbull promised to "prepare the devices" and "Bollen is ready to receive and execute them."
Discusses a copy of an account book of the War Department agent in Knoxville Hillis sent to the War Office; explains that many of the charges are not ones settled at the War Department
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt of Ensign William P. Smith for the services of General Sevier's brigade in 1793 and a receipt for money retained for Captain Wade's recruits that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
