McHenry's response to Harris's request for early attention to be given to packing up the goods necessary for Indian annuities in the present year. McHenry encloses a statement of the sums due, noting that there are reductions for the Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations.
List of invalid pension applicants, whose names were transmitted to the Judge of the district of Connecticut, and who have been re-examined by physicans, agreeably to a Resolve of Congress of the 18th of April 1796. Lists the name, rank, and disability pay for invalids in Connecticut.
At the direction of Captain Fleming, Sprig is enclosing the rolls for the advances to the detachment at West Point for January 1797. They should be signed by Captain Fleming who is probably in Philadelphia.
Acknowledges receipt of the receipt roll for Captain Bissell's detachment that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Having heard of a vacancy for a clerk in Hodgdon's office, Kennedy offers his services. He has previously been employed by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury, for three years who should be consulted regarding Kennedy's character and abilities.
Wolcott offers a summary of the appropriations for the military for 1796 and the views of the Treasury Department on military appropriations in general.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt of Captain William Richard for the pay of the recruits under his command at Tarborough, North Carolina that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Acknowledges receipt of the pay roll for the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Notes that the Army regulations due not consider shoemakers as artificers. Money for the pay will be sent by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York.
Craig unable to accompany Commissary General and contractor on their travel to "the city" (presumably Philadelphia). Requested notification of the end of Col. O'Hara's term as Quartermaster General. Requests to be compensated for additional services provided to U.S.
Authorized a tomb stone for Red Pole's grave. All letters addressed to A. Wayne to be transmitted to McHenry. Road to Le Boeuf and Presque Isle requires a lot of labor for repairs and Craig uncertain if garrisons at both posts can provide enough labor. Asked for approval from Pennsylvania legislature during current session for assistance with labor shortage.
United States succeeded to a great deal of property around Detroit previously occupied by the British. Wilkins advised the United States act quickly to claim land and build or sell lots before tradesmen and settlers assume possession.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman at West Point for the pay of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
