Upon arrival at Frenchtown, Morris found it impossible to continue on the river that was blocked by ice for six miles. He will continue by land which might entail additional expense but will endeavor to reach Baltimore with the greatest economy before his provisions are expended. He regrets that he was not given some extra money to defray the contingent expenses of the march.
The inclemency of the season requires that the men remaining at West Point be furnished with the proper clothing, including woolen overalls, shoes, shirts, socks, etc. These items are exhausted in the regimental store and some of the men are unfit for duty for want of them. Captain Frye has been at West Point while checking on his family and did not know that his accounts had to be passed through the Corps Quartermaster. He rectified that situation upon his return to Governors Island.
Ingersoll acknowledged receipt of money from Mr. Jackson, Supervisor at Boston, Massachusetts. Requests his other accounts for pay and subsistance to be settled.
Simmons certifies that $56 is due Cadet James Tripplet and Lieutenant John Saunders of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and the men under his command at Fort Norfolk, Virginia, being his and their pay for November 1796.
Simmons certifies that $56 is due Henry Karney, a matross in Captain Mahlon Ford's Company and waiter to Lieutenant Joseph Elliott, being his pay for October and November 1796.
Rochefontaine transmits a return of clothing needed immediately at West Point. The weather has become so inclement that the men are actually suffering for want of clothing. He asked that the clothing be sent with Lieutenant Dransy but if he cannot return immediately, send someone else. Captain Frye should be notified because he can be relied upon to inform the contractors, Manning & Smith, of the urgency of the matter.
Major Craig acknowledges the receipt of money from Hodgdon. Craig informs Hodgdon that a general return of ordinance, hospital stores, and quartermaster stores has been forwarded to the Secretary at War.
Cover for an extract from Simmons' warrant book and a list of bills drawn by Henry de Butts. Discusses the necessity of receiving Swan's accounts at the War Department due to requests for information about the Army from congressmen. Suggests a method for Swan to settle the accounts of officers with the Army in the West. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 03/22/1797. Cited in Simmons to Swan 12/30/1796.
Enclosed general return of ordnance, Quartermaster, and Hospital stores and clothing . Weather conditions on the Ohio river have prevented over 100 boats at various locations from descending the river.
Post delivered five packages from Fort Franklin. Believed it best not to intervene with Treasurer issues relative to the money in the hands of Gen. Nevill. Suggested making exchanges of post notes for silver. Coffee and sugar on its way.
Simmons certifies that $67.15 is due Captain Richard H. Greaton of the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay and subsistence for November 1796 and the subsistence of his waiter, John Ramsay, for September through November 1796.
