McHenry submitted estimates for cost and particulars related to mounting an defense force necessary for negotiation with France overseas. Requested Hamilton's advice on the proposing new trade agreement with France.
Due to regulations governing the disbursement of Mr. Cudworth's effects in the State of New York, Hale had to extend his stay. Hale discussed the laws prohibiting his return.
Certification that $127.50 is due Michael G. Houdin, Ordnance and Military Storekeeper at Albany, New York, being his salary from January through March 1797.
Advises Henley of the charges that are by law to be settled at the War Office. . Asks that Henley confine himself to the items proper in settling abstracts.
Certification that $2.83 is due Samuel Wolcott, late fifer in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from April 1 to April 17, 1797, the day of his discharge.
In this heated letter, Secretary of War James McHenry informs Caleb Gibbs, clerk at the ship at Boston, that his continued non-compliance with instructions to provide a return of all articles received since assumption of duty is neglectful and does the public service injury. He is reminded that if his duty goes unattended, he will be replaced with someone who will conduct business with a greater public advantage.
Discourse between Spain and U.S. must occur before post is evacuated, Governor Gayoso provided housing for Pope while they waited decision of government.
MacRea discusses his account and hopes that the certificate respecting the contingent money proven before the Mayor of the City will be sufficient to have said account credited with $57.
Forwards a letter from an express courier employed by the Army to run dispatches to Oswego with his explanation of the mission and his recommendation as to the justness of the man's charges. Cited in Hagner to Brown, 04/25/1797.
Sends letters via Swan addressed to Captains Joshua Barbee and John Adair who have not accounted for monies received from the Army. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797.
Notification to Wentworth that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Edmund H. Quincey, Superintendent of the Portsmouth Navy Yard, for his compensation three months.
Notifies Freeman that the pay roll for the West Point garrison and subsistence accounts for officers has examined. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, supervisor at New York.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, temporary paymaster at West Point, for the pay of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates stationed at West point
