Instructions, some of which will be given to naval agent Mr Sheaffe at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Discusses the sorting, separation, and valuation of frigate imbers, some of which will be use for frigate constructed by James Hackett at Portsmouth New Hampshire.
McHenry believes that the secret did not escape from his office since none of the clerks could have obtained the secret except by way of false keys. Nothing related to the subject has been entrusted to them to either keep or copy. Such being the case, is there any purpose in concealing from the public what has already been discovered?
Information regarding the account of William Graves, Assistant Engineer, from April 1st to September 12th 1796: included is the expense of hiring a boat and two hands at sundry times.
Barbee and five other paymasters of the Kentucky mounted Volunteers ask General Scott to assist them in gaining additional pay following October 26th of the year 1794. They feel they are entitled to compensation for the entire period of their service.
British posts surrendered via treaty with U.S. now in possession of America, repairs required. Detailed account of status of buildings and town, material requirements included.
Simmons certifies that ten dollars is due John Wilson and Thomas Durnel, being the premium for taking up and lodging in the Philadelphia jail [gaol] James Wright, a deserter from Fort Mifflin where he was confined to hard labor.
Rush has recommended an artists for the figurehead of the frigate under construction in Boston. Letter request Wolcott to give orders so that the figurehead can be made.
Simmons certifies that $44 is due George Waters, Matross of Captain John Lewis's Company of Artillery, being his pay from October 1795 through August 1796.
Secretary of Treasury informed that naval constructor George Claghorn has authority to select timbers from New York for frigate construction at Boston. Asks that he be provided means to transport cargo to Boston.
Discusses proposal by James Hill for providing iron work for frigate to be built by James Hackett at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Requests that Fox procure the terms of the contract; how the iron will be furnished.
Among sundry other matters, Houdin describes the journey he undertook to deliver two hogsheads and nine bales of annual presents to the Six Nations of Indians.
Hodgdon encloses receipts for money paid to a now-deceased Mr. Dannaker, who had been contracted to transport items for the Army. The receipts are not included.
