Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls. Money for the pay will be forwarded by John Chester, federal supervisor for Connecticut
Advises Chester that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Edward Miller at Middletown for the pay of Miller, Lieutenant Daniel Bissell, and the recruits under Miller's command.
Desires Swan to make a settlement with the officers before leaving the Army. Discusses the delay of Captain Turner at Pittsburg with the money for the Army's pay and the complaints of officers regarding arrears of pay. Discuses the accounts of Colonel Wade and Lieutenant Diven.
Requests that Captain Wade refund money owed to the War Department for omitted credits and over payments and provide receipts from David Henley, agent for the War Department.
Requests that Tipton provide his account and vouchers for monies paid to his company of levies and charged to him so that Simmons can close his account
Requests that Captain Bowyer provide his account and vouchers for monies received by him from Captain Thomas Lewis for the recruiting service so that Simmons can close his account
Requests that Ensign Gray provide his account and vouchers for monies received by him from Captain Thomas Lewis for the recruiting service so that Simmons can close his account
Certification that $128.30 is due Lieutenant Daniel Bissell and Captain Edward Miller and the recruits under his command being their pay for January 1797.
Simmons sends Henley a list of charges from the books of accountant's office against Captain John Wade, who marched Captain Gibbon's men. States that Wade omitted some monies received. Asks that Henley advise of probability of receiving money from Wade, or provide proper documentation.
Estimate for the bolt rope for the sails for frigate building Dey of Algiers. Recommend contract be entered under, either at Portsmouth New Hampshire or Philadelphia
