Discusses the means of testing the cannon. Purpose of the test is to determine if any water can penetrate through the holes of cannon. Discusses the proving of the cannon by powder and placement thereafter on a timber. Provides details how the cannon will be sealed and filled with water. If any water leaks, then it will be refused.
Enclosed is Torrans' account for subsistence agreeable to his contract hire. If it is correct, the amount should be forwarded to Daniel Stevens of Charleston.
A shipment of spars is being delivered via the schooner Columbia. They will be priced by an independent agent and sold in Philadelphia. The proceeds should be remitted to Samuel Hodgdon.
Simmons certifies that $37.04 is due Lieutenant Simon Geddes of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from August 1 and subsistence from Sept. 1 to Sept. 9, 1796.
Simmons certifies that $160 is due Paul H. Perrault, temporary engineer at Charleston, South Carolina, being the balance of his compensation up to Jan. 9, 1796, the day of his discharge.
Simmons certifies that $2028.26 is due Joseph Cranch, being the amount of his account for repairing and cleaning arms and finding material at West Point, New York.
Simmons certifies that $202.50 is due Private Aaron Williamson of Captain William Pratt's Company of the late 2nd Regiment of Levies, being his pay from his date of enlistment to July 5, 1795, the day he returned from captivity among the Miami Indians.
Major Craig acknowledges Hodgdon's directions regarding the issues of salt and whiskey. Craig also discusses the return of stores for the militia army.
Enclosed muster and pay rolls for garrison at Fort Randolf with request to play amount to the credit of John Toomy's account. Craig hoped to pay troops under Bissell's command stationed at upper posts of the Ohio. Requested money so that he may pay troops on a regular basis.
