Discusses elections, and the nature of them, and how he has never known of such an election of principles before. He asks that his regards be given to a number of people.
Simmons certifies that $161 is due Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg and the men under his command at Mud Island Fort, being his and their pay for October 1796.
Discusses the issue of stress on the keel and the use of riders and whether the frigate gets hogged. Asks that Captain Truxton retain two thirds of the riders proposed.
In addition to enclosing the ordnance and military stores and clothing returns, Kalteisen requests the following; bunting for garrison and boat colors, dressed sheep skins for sponge staffs, two six-pound field pieces, and stationery.
Notification that he has paid his troops. Sends receipt, muster, and pay rolls with his explanatory notes concerning Patrick Hymes, Major Freeman, and Charles Murphy. Encloses the discharge of Michael upton of General Wayne's Army. Cited in Kalteisen to Simmons, 11/22/1798.
Simmons certifies that $104 is due John Steel, Coxswain, and the men employed on the public barge at Mud Island Fort, being his and their pay for October 1796.
Simmons certifies that $148.31 is due Nicholas Fish, supervisor of New York, being the amount of his commissions paying and receiving monies from the War Department from June 25 to October 31, 1796.
Acknowledges receipt of Andrews' account for pay, forage, and subsistence and requests information needed to settle the account and forward Andrews' money. Cited in Andrews to Simmons, 11/10/1796.
The Quartermaster General should be directed to render the specific amount of those expenses associated with the transportation of contractors' stores so that the contractors can be charged promptly.
Simmons certifies that $56.74 is due Captain Donald G. Mitchell of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay and subsistence for October 1796.
Secretary of War to Quartermaster General requesting account against contractor for transportation expenses to enable contractor to fulfill terms; transmit to Secretary Treasury.
