Notification that because of its possible risk and expense Simmons prefers that Wentworth not send a sum of money by water transport, requesting him instead to convert it to a note or send it by land
Simmons certifies that $283.07 is due Captain Theodore Sedgewick of the 2nd Sub Legion, being the balance of his pay and subsistence from January through August 1796.
Secretary of War directs naval constructor George Claghorn to proceed to Norfolk Virginia ship yard to select frigate timbers. Secretary of Treasury informed relative to transportation of timbers.
George Claghorn naval constructor at Boston authorized to select timbers for shipment from Norfolk to Boston. Request to Secretary of Treasury for assistance in providing means of transport.
Describes movements of French agents on the frontier and their relation with Indians. Pasteur reports that James Johnson has said that the United States has "very few friends" in that region. Pasteur concludes by informing General Wayne that the Spanish plan to give the Louisiana Territory to France within two years and that 3,000 French troops are stationed in New Orleans.
Enclosed accounts of Ewell English Wright and James Graham for pay in the corps of artillerists and engineers, McRea stated amount to be passed to his credit for the two soldiers pay will close his accounts at Simmons office.
Mentions making up a list of probable expenditures in the Quartermaster's Department for July-September 1796, as well as those in the Indian and Hospital Departments. Discusses present and future budgeting. The referenced list is appended.
Informs Field that unless the balance due by Captain William Powers to the United States is paid, he will initiate a law suit against Powers for the recovery of the money. Powers indicated to Simmons that Field would pay the balance.
Infantry to rendezvous at Tellico Blockhouse for protections of frontier. Movement of other companies detailed, Spanish troops to vacate forts per treaty.
