Greaton never received his pay for January and assumes that the letter with his account was not delivered. He resubmits his January accounts with his February accounts.
Letter that arrived at Pittsburgh for E. Turner will be forwarded to his destination, Fort Washington. Indians goods for Chickasaws addressed to Quartermaster at Fort Washington. Attributed poor health of garrison at Presque Isle to poor accommodations. Enclosed plan for building brick barracks.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll for Thompson's detachment that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Requests a receipt roll for money previously paid to Thompson for the pay of his troops.
Requests the opinion of the Attorney General on executive powers to prevent the arrangement of dragoons into infantry, according to a bill passed in May 1796 in Congress. McHenry concludes by stating that dragoons should not be disbanded due to the state of things on the Indian frontier.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Acknowledges receipt of pay roll for Kalteisen's detachment at Fort Johnson, South Carolina. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Daniel Stephens, federal revenue supervisor at Charleston.
Advises Stephens that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Michael Kalteisen at Fort Johnson, South Carolina for for the pay of Kalteisen and his detachment.
Informs the Comptroller of the Treasury that the state of North Carolina has settled with Nathaniel Alexander for his pay and subsistence at the Military Hospital of the Southern Department. The United States does not owe him.
Request that Jacob Sheaffe, naval agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, deliver six tons of iron from public stores to contractors Messrs. Hill for iron work on Algerine frigate. Contracted rate agreed upon: $120 per ton.
Requests that Shepard provide his account and vouchers for monies paid to him by the War Department and charged to him so that Simmons can settle his account
Requests that Hand provide his vouchers for monies paid to him for the pay of wagon hire for transporting rifles to Pittsburgh so that Simmons can settle his account
Captain Thompson should have use of blacksmith shop at Portsmouth Navy Yard, along with the mould loft. Sheaffe is also requested to bring the iron work at Portsmouth to the navy yard.
The Purveyor has reported that the iron requested for the armory at New London, Virginia will be delivered in store so transportation should be arranged as soon as possible.
