William Simmons sends Allison's "account current" and informs Allison that he is holding $1031.20 pay, based on an examination by Caleb Swan, Paymaster General, until Allison produces wanted vouchers. Cited in Allison to Simmons, 08/30/1797.
Certification that $134.75 is due John Bryant, Deputy Quartermaster of the Stores at Springfield Massachusetts, being his compensation and contingent expenses for April through June 1797.
Naval Constructor at Baltimore David Stodder informed that President of United States General George Washington desires that Joshua Humphreys, Captain Thomas Truxton, and Stodder develop a joint opinion on the matter of coppering a small part of the hull. As such Joshua Humphreys has been ordered to Baltimore to consult.
Joshua Humphreys ordered to proceed to Baltimore to consult with Captain Thomas Truxton and David Stodder regarding the launching of the Constellation without sustaining injury to the vessel. Survey the state of the ship on the stocks. Check the depth of the water, the state of the mud, the state of the ship as she stands on the stocks. Give an opinion whether to copper the bottom on the stocks or after she is launched.
Harris is directed to deliver quantities of junk (cordage) and copper to Tench Francis who will place them in the Public Store to be available for the use of the frigate "United States" as needed.
Harris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis such quantities of junk and old copper deposited by him in the public store as he may occasionally want for the use of the frigate "United States."
Harris is asked to deliver to Tench Francis such quantities of junk and old copper deposited by him in the public store as he may occasionally want for the use of the frigate "United States."
Mentions recent difficulties with his house. Questions President's discretion with Congressional agreements. Refers to US relationship with Spain. Expresses hope against war.
The author cites suspicions respecting an unnamed person. He believes that examining his correspondence might unlock the mystery and confirm either his innocence or guilt. Considering his high station and the confidence placed in him, it would be satisfying to find him innocent.
Directs Humphreys to travel to Baltimore and consult with the constructors of the frigate Constellation on how to launch the ship without damaging it. Asks that he sound the depth of the water and mud in the harbor, survey the general state of the ship, and gauge whether the entire bottom can be "coppered" before the ship is launched.
Record of meeting between Commissioners of Indian Department and other men (names detailed). Topic of land laws and acquisition recorded in detail. Border line dispute effects related.
Among a number of matters, the author discusses the distribution of presents to the Chickasaws at Chickasaw Bluffs. He apologizes for his late communication which is due to a violent intermittent which has attacked him and affected to such an extent that he is barely able to hold his pen.
Acknowledges receipt of Major Jonathan Cass's "account current." Mentions the recruiting service. Requests a muster roll. Discusses the accounting of pay and subsistence due to Doctor Allison and advances by Swan to Allison for supplying the Hospital Department
Acknowledges receipt of Lieutenant Dransy's certificate relative to artificers and the pay rolls of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York. Cited in Freeman to Simmons, 08/02/1797.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Nehemiah Freeman, temporary paymaster at West Point, for the pay of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Discusses a settlement to be made with the 4th Regiment and other of General Wilkinson's troops. Mentions authorization by the Secretary of War for the Paymaster General, Caleb Swan, to draw money for the recruiting service.
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt of Mr. Swan to General Wilkinson that will be credited to General Wilkinson on the books of the War Department accountants office.
