Covington, late captain of the cavalry, requests that a certificate for the $200 deducted from his pay for the public horses then in his possession should be transmitted to him as soon as it is convenient.
Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay roll of the Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. Discusses Lt. Draney's pay for supervising artificers, including blacksmiths. Cited in Freeman to Simmons, 03/31/1797.
Major Craig discusses his neglected claim for compensation with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig has requested compensation for services from the Secretary at War.
Letter regarding claim of militia at Gallipolis for rations and provisions delivered by Doc. Petit. Craig will settle accounts with Capt. D'Hebecourt, but requests additional information on dates of service/disbandment of militia.
Promises to attend to the U.S. sloop Detroit, as she will be needed for the service of the citizens of Detroit and Michilimackinac, as well as the provisioning of various posts.
Expressed regrets for Col. Butler, detained in Pittsburgh due to his ailing wife. Colonel Rochefontaine is under inquiry for his use of the public horses, and is generally unpopular.
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt from Captain Richard H. Greaton that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Discusses the proper accounting for Jackson's receipt of commissions for acting as agent of the War Department
Advises Carrington that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain William Preston at Fin Castle, Virginia for the pay of the troops of Preston's detachment.
Notification that he will receive the money for the pay of his troops from the federal supervisor at Richmond, Virginia, Edward Carrington. Sends a receipt roll to account for the payments.
Notifies the Auditor that Colonel Rochefontaine at West Point has received illegal payments for the hire of horse team and that the charges were largely made to the Treasury Department
Certification that $421.84 is due Captain William MacRea, being for the six month's pay and subsistence allowed him by the Act of Congress of March 3, 1797.
Certification that $73.66 is due James Dean, late Interpreter to the Six Nations of Indians, being the balance of his account for the expenses of building a saw mill at Oneida and for transporting Indians goods and attending Indian councils, payable to Israel Chapin.
Certification that $160.50 is due Captain Moses Porter of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay and subsistence from January through March 1797.
Certification that $195.91 is due Israel Chapin, Agent to the Six Nations of Indians, being a balance due on account of the annuity of the said Indians for the year 1796.
