Certification that $33.82 is due the estate of Lieutenant Samuel Drake of the 3rd Sub Legion, being the balance of his pay and subsistence from September 1 to September 29, 1796, the date of his death.
Certification that $26.19 is due Pvt. James Staffs of the 4th US Regiment, being his pay from August 15, 1796, the day of his enlistment, to January 31, 1797.
Capt. Staats Morris submitted his accounts that show that he is owed $89 which he has requested due to the recent policy allowing officers to paid for their expenses. Simmons does not believe the account should be paid unless expressly ordered by the Secretary of War.
Discusses the settlement of an account, the abstract provisions and forage supplied to Captain Webb's troop of dragoons, the pay of Lieut. Wright, and the need for more frequent and detailed reports from Henley.
Wolcott maintains that the proceeds from Indian trade should be placed in the treasury of the Department of War so that they can be easily obtained by the Secretary of War. If placed in the General Treasury, these monies cannot be drawn without a warrant from the Secretary of the Treasury.
Condy informs the Common Council that he cannot attend the Committee of Conference on the Address to the President of the United States. He has to be absent from the city on business which would have prevented him from joining the Committee if he had known that it would not complete their duties prior to his departure. That being the case, another member should be appointed to take his place.
Certification that $215.65 is due Captain Howell Lewis, being his pay and subsistence from December 1795 through March 1796 and the subsistence of his waiter for the same period.
Certification that $261.43 is due John Stagg, being the balance of his account of expenses and boarding John Durant and Richard Bailey, two young men belonging to the Creek Nation of Indians, for the year 1796.
Certification that $367 is due Captain Frederick Frye, Lieutenant William Willson, Surgeon's Mate Samuel Osborn [including forage] and the detachment under the command of Captain Frye at Governors Island, New York, being his and their pay for January 1797.
Certification that $246.29 is due Lieutenant Peter Shoemaker and the recruits under his command at Spring Garden, New Jersey, being his and their pay through January 1797.
Colonel Carrington has reported that the Commanding Officer of Fort Norfolk in Virginia has directed that his supplies be delivered to the fort rather than to the nearby town. Wolcott wants to know if the extra expense involved in agreeing to this demand is justified.
Bemoaned not getting credit for industry at job and current busy state of affairs while Congress is in session. Hoped Red Pole would recover from illness for both political and humane reasons. Hodgdon discouraged Craig from visiting during this time.
Discusses the date Turner's pay and subsistence was paid, forwarding of letters addressed to Turner, and the urgency of the delivery to the Paymaster General of money for the Army.
Certification that $32.43 is due William Davidson, a soldier in the Corps of Light Dragoons, being his pay from June 1, 1796 to February 3, 1797, the date of his discharge.
Certification that $227.04 is due Captain Joseph Elliot, Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg, Surgeon's Mate William Steel (including forage) and the men under the command of Captain Elliot at Mud Island Fort, being their pay through January 1797.
Certification that $2656.66 is due the Scouts of Washington County N.W.T., being their pay for protecting the frontiers of Marietta, Belle Pre, Waterford, and Gallipolis between September 1, 1795 and March 20, 1796, the date of their discharge.
