The Secretary of War has requested the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the purchase of ten tons of iron for the armory at Springfield. He suggests that the Purveyor authorize David Ames to procure it in that quarter as good quality can be had at a reasonable rate.
Captain Guion is instructed to pay strict attention to the treaty with the Spanish government which permits the demolition of the works at Natchez and to preserve the pacific attentions of the Indians toward the Spanish inhabitants of that place.
Notification that he has paid the Whetstone Point garrison per Simmons' direction and encloses Captain Morris' receipt for the sum. Cited in Simmons to Kilty, 06/16/1797.
Simmons advises Major Tousard of the results of the Secretary of War's review of his account for traveling expenses. Mentions credits for payments made to Adam Car and John Seamers for pursuing deserters.
The reason why Pvts. John Sullivan, Hutchinson, and Kershey were mustered without remark was that they had been charged with desertion and sent to Fort Mifflin for trial. When they returned to Fort McHenry, one said he was to be discharged and the other two claimed that they had been pardoned. Even if these claims are true, they should not have been on the payroll since they did not return until the end of the month.
Stevens has paid Capt. Michael Kalteisen $695.07, being his pay and that of the detachment under his command, including the forage of Surgeon's Mate Frederick Dalcho, for the period up to 30 April 1797.
McHenry documents extracts from Wilkinson dated 13 June, 7 July, and 6 September 1797. McHenry includes his replies to Wilkinson dated 14 July and 25 July 1797. They regard martial law around Detroit, military precautions against surprise attack by Canadians or Indians, & "mock government" and militia at Detroit.
