Refers to US treaty with Choctaw, alluding to boundaries determined by the chief's father. Refers to his desire to have Choctaw law respected by whites to protect land, which may happen when the Spanish leave the Natchez. Refers to requests made by his father to the Secretary of War involving other chiefs.
Cover for transmittal of receipts from Capt. Donald Mitchell, Lt. Nehemiah Freeman, Capt. Frederick Frye, Foreman Cheeseman, Colonel Rochefontaine, and Lt. Jonathan Robeson
Barry, Truxton and Humphreys list in detail the performance of the Burkes Patent Pumps they tested. It delivered 154 gallons of water in 35 seconds by 38 strokes of the brakes, and raised the water 12 feet with four hands. It was also able to bring up a quantity of walnut-sized stones as well as a four-pound shot. The pump is likely to be more reliable than the current chain pumps and will be easier to repair if they do break down. The three men strongly recommend that these pumps be installed in the frigates.
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Discusses other pay issues for Frye's company.
Simmons certifies that $123.90 is due Lieutenant Benjamin Gunther [?] of the 4th Sub Legion, being the balance of his pay and subsistence through November 1796.
Simmons certifies that $92.80 is due the estate of Lieutenant George Hardy of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from September 1 and his subsistence from October 1 to November 27, the day of his death.
Notification to Fish that he will receive money that he is to transfer to Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman at West Point for the pay and forage of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
The account against Samuel McClintoch will probably not be received since he left Shippensburgh some time ago indebted to many people. However, if he does return, the account will be put in force against him.
Freeman provided Ensign McCall with eight months pay for all the troops in the state. Information regarding payment of various troops over the course of the past few months detailed.
Notification to Fish that he will receive money that he is to transfer to George Fleming at West Point for the pay of a detachment of the 1st Sub Legion.
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Acknowledges receipt of pay roll for the Ordnance Detachment. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York
Simmons certifies that $944.50 is due the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at West Point, New York, being their pay and forage for November 1796.
Simmons certifies that $100.47 is due a Detachment of the 1st Sub Legion for the service of the Ordnance Department, being their pay for October and November 1796. Money transmitted to N. Fish and through him to G. Fleming.
McHenry informs Wolcott that Captain Barry, Captain Truxton, and Joshua Humphreys think that a patent pump is preferable to chain pumps and asks for an order of six of them.
