Ingersoll explained his furlong was at Fort Hamilton and provided details for the cost of his subsistance at his new post. Requested a draught from the Supervisor at Boston for the expenses from his travels.
Discusses the circumstance and resolution of Balfour being paid twice in error for the same period - one payment made to his wife and one made to him at his Army post
Acknowledges accounts, receipts, and muster and pay rolls received from Swan. Cautions Swan against any "improper persons" viewing lists of sums due to soldiers to prevent them from speculating on the sums due to the soldiers.
Informs Keteltas that a certain soldier, Cornelius Vantassell, in the 2nd New York Regiment who died in the service during the Revolutionary War was not entitled to land, as land was only granted to those soldiers who were killed in action.
Notification to Fish that he will receive funds that he is to transfer to Lieutenant William Wilson at Governor's Island for the pay of Willson and his men
Simmons certifies that $23.07 is due Benjamin Miller as compensation for apprehending a deserter from Captain Mitchell's Company of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, including the cost of advertising and subsisting him for 52 days in the West Chester jail [gaol].
Cover letter for Bissell's receipt roll for his detachment's pay. Explains matters in the receipt roll. Mentions desertion of a soldier. Cited in Simmons to Bissell 09/16/1796
Estimate of first two quarters exceeded actual expenses, balance remains with Craig who is waiting to find out total costs of transportation to Detroit and cost of forage in Canada. Advised auctioning round jackets and trousers at auction. Waiting on instructions for dealing with supply of flour held by Scott and Ernest.
Packet of vouchers received which were sent to Hodgdon through the War Office. In explaining how he classifies articles listed in returns Hodgdon noted that he does not permit more than 30 articles to one classification. Authorized drawing money from Col. Nevill.
Simmons certifies that $523.58 is due James Van Ingen for storage of 423 barrels of public gunpowder at Albany as certified by Michael G. Houdin, keeper of ordnance and military stores at Albany, New York.
Copy of letter written by Major Cushing with allegations against Wayne's conduct. McHenry advised Wayne on future interactions. McHenry requested Wayne hold a company at ready to meet company of Infantry for defense of frontier.
"Estimate of expenditures on account of the United States, in aid, and on account of the Armorers employed at Springfield in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in making public arms from August 1 to September 1 1796."
