Among a number of other concerns, Rochefontaine suggests the adoption of regulations for the delivery of public stores to the officers recruiting or commanding at various posts. Stores should be delivered according to the order of the Secretary of War and every officer thus provided should account immediately to Hodgdon for deliveries.
Simmons certifies that $28 is due Private John Kenny of Captain Cook's Company of the 4th Sub Legion, being his pay from January 1 to July 31, 1796, the day of his discharge.
Hagner describes the horse he is selling for $150 as follows: he is a Chestnut Sorrell, about seven years old and fifteen hands high. He is from the Army and, according to Major Peters, performed well during a journey of 1100 miles through the wilderness.
As ordered by the Secretary of War, the shoes and blankets at Shepherds Town will be transported to Pittsburgh, a journey that will consume 12 - 20 days. Langham requires the necessary monies to pay the expense of the carriage, baling, boxing, etc. Since the business at Shepherd's Town will be diminished by the approaching winter, he wants to travel to the Western Country to finish his business there.
Rochefontaine requested information on the Sec. of War's change in policy regarding duties of Sergeant Majors and Quarter Master Sergeants. Informed Simmons of one dollar additional allowance given to non commissioned officers.
Invoice of Indian goods arrived from Hodgdon with expectation that they will be forwarded to Fort Washington. Notification that Craig will not send goods forward until General arrives.
Cover letter for a copy of Fleming's account current with statement of differences as settled at the War Department and notifies Fleming of the balance due to the United States
Captain Gibson's muster and pay rolls. Money for the pay will be given to Captain John Wade who will take command of Gibson's recruits at Staunton and pay them before they march. Discusses Gibson's account current
Acknowledges receipt of muster, pay, and receipt rolls. Sergeant Easton's account for a premium for apprehending another soldier (probably a deserter) not allowed by Simmons
Sparks is directed to assume whatever position on the frontier, or in Indian Country, that he and Mr. Henley feel is best calculated to cover the most exposed and greatest scope of Indian Country. He is to erect the necessary works for the security of his men and place the post in such a position as to be defended in case of attack. As to intruders on Indian land, Sparks will treat them in the manner directed by the law passed the 19th of May 1796.
Hodgdon is directed to have transported immediately to Governor's Island, New York the articles of clothing for the detachments of Artillerists destined to the southward, agreeable to the order on Mr. Harris. The shipment should be addressed to Captain Frye.
Simmons has received Captain Thompson's accounts which will be placed under examination. Thompson should forward the receipt rolls for the payments to his men so that they can be included in the General Accounts.
The wagons engaged for Fort Fidius will be able to take whatever clothing is considered just because Harris has engaged the same wagons that just returned from that place.
