Enclosed certification of R. Whiley character, request to promote him if a vacancy in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers or Cavalry becomes available.
Hanger records that the claim of John Harper has been entered on the register of claims presented to the Accountant for liquidation before March 26, 1794.
McHenry forwards a letter from Joshua Humphreys and Captain John Barry regarding requirement to entend pier at Philadelphia to prevent injury to frigate during launching. Captain Thomas Truxton has examined premises and agrees.
Discusses situation at the garrison. Refers to affairs at West Point, including with Indians. Suggests possibility of separating troops detached from West Point. Mentions French monarchy.
Notification that Craig must obtain money to pay troops but cannot obtain required sum from merchants and requests it from Simmons. Craig advanced J. Polhemus money to descend Ohio River.
Fleming recorded who was paid with bank notes issued by Treasurer. Notes on enclosures which contain statement of pay, receipt rolls included. Details on the hauling of timber for the kitchen in Lieut. Freemans home which belonged to Major Rivardi.
Craig received blank muster pay and receipt rolls. Craig endeavored to obtain money for drafts for the pay of troops but Craig believed it would be difficult. Craig advanced Lieut. John Tolhamus for his decent of the Ohio to Head Quarters.
Simmons certifies that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys for his compensation as constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from July through September 1796.
