Acknowledges receipt of pay roll for Robeson and his men. Money for the pay will be forwarded by John Kilty, federal supervisor for Maryland. Robeson's pay for the month will also be forwarded.
Simmons certifies that $46.61 is due Private John Cowfer of Captain Van Rensselaer's 4th Troop of Dragoons, being his pay from April 1, 1794 to May 28, 1795, the day of his discharge.
Simmons certifies that $700.29 is due Captain Solomon Van Rensselaer 4th Troop of Dragoons, being the balance of his account for pay, subsistence, and forage from August 1795 through September 1796.
Major Craig expresses astonishment to Samuel Hodgdon over the Secretary at War's delay at approving the Major's claim. Craig also discusses a return of stores made for the militia army and the possibility that missing items may still be found at Fort Cumberland.
Fleming notified Simmons of Mr. Hagner's intent to settle his account of pay and subsistance with the Accountants Office directly. Fleming included payment information on the Artillerists and Engineers at West Point specifically Lieut. Freeman, Capt. Bruff, absentees, Col. Rochefontaine, and Capt. Frye.
Discusses two receipts of Army scouts sent in by Sproat. Explains reasons why paymasters are not allowed to administer estates of deceased soldiers. Acknowledges receipt of vouchers. Explains that "more perfect" vouchers are required before he can credit Sproat's account, Mentions payment of the "spy service." Disposition of the certificate of Judge Putnam.
Discusses the position of General Wilkinson on forage pay for Sub-Legion paymasters and quartermasters, the settling of the accounts of the sub-legion paymasters, "estimates" from Army returns, advance pay of officers, pay of artillery units going to West Point, settling with officers returning from furlough, and the settlement of Captain Britt's accounts as paymaster.
"Pay and forage" of Dr. Balfour credited to Bissell and charged to Major Isaac Craig. Acknowledges receipt of receipt rolls that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll of Lieutenant Richard Butler that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office and the account of pay of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Butler that will be credited to Craig's account.
