Acknowledges receipt of receipts of Captain Richard H. Greaton and George Claghorne that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Mentions letter to Captain Sever.
Payment for the Scouts of Washington County made to John Davis, merchant of Philadelphia, attorney to Charles Green, substitute to Col. Sproat, attorney to the Scouts
Certification that $19.08 is due Captain Cornelius Lyman, being the balance of his recruiting account contingencies, pay, and subsistence through April 1797
Certification that $172.50 is due Captain William Eaton of the 4th Regiment and his waiter George Geiger, being their pay for January through March 1797 and Captain Eaton's subsistence for the same period.
Harris should deliver to the purveyor Tench Francis the rigging and cordage for the frigate "United States" in addition to one ensign, one Jack, and one pendant for the same vessel.
McHenry explains the rules and regulations pertaining to maritime and frontier posts or fortified places. For example, the President forbids the admittance of any foreigner to these places without the written permission of the Secretary of War. No officer shall give to any person a copy of a plan of any fort or fortification within the United States unless instructed to do so by the Department of War. The number of troops in garrisons or the strength of the Army shall not be communicated without the proper authorization. Etc.
Enclosed is a copy of certain resolutions of the House of Representatives, passed on 3 March 1797, requiring estimates and statements by the military and naval establishments. Measures should be taken to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to comply with these resolutions.
Harris is directed to deliver to Mr. Francis, the Purveyor, the rigging and cordage for the frigate "United States." Included also are one jack, one ensign, and one pendant.
An extract from the original General Orders issued at Detroit on 10 July 1797 in which regimental paymasters are ordered to render their accounts to Paymaster General Caleb Swan who will then transmit them to William Simmons.
Discusses various aspects of Captain Thompson's account, including money received for the recruiting service and charges for (pursuit of ?) deserters. Cited in Simmons to Thompson, 05/20/1797.
Naval Agent John Blagge is advised that If proprietor appears disposed to rent the storehouse, then proposed terms are 6 years at $62.50 per year. if not disposed, suggests proposing a three year lease. Should be in naval constructor Foreman Cheeseman's name.
