Requests an accounting from Crockett for monies received from the War Department in 1792 for the pay of the militia and scouts of Wythe County that were charged to his account
Simmons requests that Colonel Nevill settle his account as paymaster general for the militia on the "Western Expedition" so that the he can complete the settlements with the expedition's paymasters and then settle the arrears of pay due to officers of the expedition
Acknowledges receipt of accounts and vouchers that will be examined and credited to his account at the War Department. Requests that any soldiers with arrears of bounty or pay due from bills of Captain Gamble forward them to the War Department accountant's office
Informs Congress which forts have been improved upon, and which must be presumed in deterioration because they have not been garrisoned; estimates cost of paying private persons to superintend those unmanned posts. Notes that additional funds for the year's upkeep at the garrisoned forts will be necessary, and that a separate document containing requests for such funds has been submitted.
Francis has agreed that John Powers will make one set of sails for the frigate "United States." The Boston canvas in Harris's care is intended for that purpose. Therefore, the whole of it should be delivered to Powers while taking a receipt for same.
Secretary of War's letter reporting on the state of forts and harbors. The letter includes an estimate of expenses for the repair, alteration, and superintenance of said forts and harbors.
Rochefontaine assures Hodgdon that whenever he encloses to Rochefontaine invoices of goods forwarded to a detachment of the Corps for their private use, but charged to the Corps at large, he will make sure the same is charged to his books and an account of deliveries to the Commanding Officers will be required.To account for things that he has never heard of is obviously impossible.
Notification to Chester that he will receive money that he is to transfer to Captain Edward Miller for the pay of Miller, Lieutenant Bissell, and the recruits under Miller's command
Notification to Jackson that he will receive money from the Treasurer that he is to pay to Captain Richard Greaton of the Second Sub Legion for his pay and the pay of his servant.
Certification that $122.40 is due Lieutenant Daniel Bissell and Captain Edward Miller and the men under his command at Middletown, Connecticut, being his and their pay for December 1796.
Certification that $500 is due George Claghorn, Constructor of the Frigate building at Boston, being his compensation for October through December 1796.