Notification to Stevens that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Alexis DeLeyritz, Assistant Engineer for the fortifications near Baltimore, for his compensation six months. Cited in Kilty to Simmons, 03/11/1797.
Notification to Fish that he will receive money that he is to transfer to Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, temporary paymaster at West Point, for the pay of the officers and men of the garrison at West Point.
Acknowledges receipt of Lt. Freeman's pay roll and subsistence account. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish. Discusses accounts due for the apprehension of James Mack. Discusses the accounting of the expenses of officers assigned to carry money from New York to West Point
Certification that $368 is due Alexis [Alexander] DeLeyritz, Assistant Engineer of the fortifications near Baltimore, Maryland, being his pay from July through December 1796.
Certification that $1217.34 is due the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, New York, being the pay, subsistence, and forage of the commissioned officers, and the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates, through December 1796.
Edmund Quincy previously dismissed as clerk of shipyard at Portsmouth New Hampshire, to be reinstated in capacity overseeing property at ship yard. Informs that Captain Turner has been dismissed as inspector. Discusses keeping business distinct from the frigate suspended.
Edmund Quincy to receive $400 compensation per year for taking care of timber and materials at ship yard Portsmouth New Hampshire. Quincy to exercise care in protection of materials from the weather and providing security. No removal or materials from ship yard without orders from Secretary of War.
Enclosed receipt roll for the pay of Ensign Larkin Dickinson, David Henley Agent of the War Department, recruits under command of Capt. Alexander Gibson, and recruits under Capt. William Richards.
Simmons explains his findings regarding the account of Ensign Polk, specifically regarding the bounty and premium for enlisting soldiers and Polk's subsistence and rations.
Certification that Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Stores, has exhibited sundry accounts and vouchers for payments made by him from July through December 1796 in the amount of $2269.52, including charges for the rent of his own stores and for sundry payments for disbursements not properly within the contingencies of the War Dept.
Refers to treaty with Chickosaw Indians. Requests release of all prisoners, blacks, and property taken from citizens. Promises sovereignty and protection to Chickosaws.
CITATION Only. Cited in Simmons to Rochefontaine 01/20/1797 which discusses pay and forage for Dr. Lynch. Money for pay of the Corps. Pay accounts of soldiers
