Simmons certifies that $248 is due Francis DaCosta, being his compensation for inspecting and directing the making of cannon and shot from June 13 to August 11, 1796 and for stage hire from Philadelphia to Cecil Furnace and back.
Simmons certifies that $88.60 is due Lieutenant Peter Shoemaker of the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay and subsistence from June 1 and the subsistence of his waiter from April through July 1796.
The Director of the Mint has indicated that public business is delayed because the Mint is in need of a block of timber with dimensions that are not readily available. However, a block of timber has been located in the War Department that would suit the Mint's need perfectly. Hodgdon is asked to look into this matter and, if possible, surrender same to the Mint.
Eliza Balfour was instructed by Doctor Balfour to receive part or all of his pay after his departure from the City. No pay was offered until January. E. Balfour brought matter to attention of Mr. Hillas at Accountants Office. She apologized for any trouble and blamed herself, not the doctor.
Wayne en route for Detroit to meet with several nations of Indians, noted the claims of illness that afflicted British troops at Fort Miamis were exaggerated. Captain Andrew Marschalk sent to investigate condition of fort and report to Wayne.
Colonel Benjamin Hawkins has reported to Washington at Mount Vernon on matters related to the Treaty with the Creek Indians and the conduct of the State Commissioners of Georgia and Louisiana. Washington notes that this is not the normal way that business should be brought to him and instructs McHenry to question Hawkins and Mr. Clymar closely on these matters.
Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls and receipt of a receipt roll that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Money for the pay roll will be forwarded by Edward Carrington, federal supervisor at Richmond
Notification that Simmons has passed a receipt for supplies furnished to the Army recruits at Wilmington that was sent to War Department by Thomas Robeson, Read's deputy collector, to the Secretary of the Treasury's office.
Simmons certifies that $16 is due Private David Jones of the 2nd Sub Legion and enlisted by Lieutenant Peter Shoemaker, being his pay from April though July 1796.
Simmons certifies that $89 is due Lieutenant Jonathan Robeson of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and the recruits under his command, being his and their pay for July 1796.
Appears to be guidance on the appropriate sizes of bolts for frigate building. If no copper bolts of the proper size can be found, they may be made from the cuttings of the large bolts.
Before the storekeeper can be given a receipt for the soldiers' clothing, Hodgdon or a qualifed person appointed by him must examine it. The clothing must be certified by the Inspector as meeting the terms of the contract before the receipt can be issued.
He has had no news from the Governor, only a rumor that he is very sick. Sargent is at Fort Miami, near Detroit. Updates Hodgdon on the prices of goods in the vicinity.
