CITATION only. Fleming to Simmons, 08/01/1796.
[Capt. Houdin paid for purchases made in Albany for Capt. Bruff's detachment per instructions from Mr. Hagner. Sergeant Brashbridge of Capt. Littlefields company would not accept pay for May due to 5-6 mo. pay owed him in addition to May. Receipt rolls for ordnance department enclosed.]
Discusses the construction of the frigate for the Dey of Algiers, arrangements in the War Department, diplomatic relations with France, and the capture of American merchantmen in the West Indies (which McHenry believes the French Republic is not specifically sanctioning).
McHenry cited sickness among British troops stationed at Fort Miamis stating fort should only be garrisoned by our troops if it is an essential depot in the chain of command and defense of the area.
CITATION only. Bates to McHenry, 07/22/1796.
[In the absence of Major Craig, Tarlton Bates acknowledges receipt of goods and provisions to the Secretary at War.]
Payment of waggoners discussed. Armourers can manufacture bayonets in Pittsburgh therefore they do not need to be sent from Philadelphia. Again requested compensation for additional services and clothing purchased and sent forward to troops during yellow fever outbreak.
Langham assures Hodgdon that he will not set out for Kentucky until he ensures that the stores are safely secured. This will give his friend Bedinger as little trouble as possible. Since there have been alterations since his last general return of the stores at Shepherd's Town, he has seen fit to forward a new more accurate return.
Holt wants his balances paid promptly. That is of particular importance currently because he needs to pay his rent. The tools mentioned in Hodgdon's letter have wholly failed. He has heard from Nicholson that new ones can be obtained when the other articles are sent.
CITATION only. Simmons to Balfour 09/03/1796.
[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.]
He believes the President ex officio as Commander in Chief has the power to order a court martial. But it seems like a bad idea. Offers a suggestion on how to conduct the business.
Hagner certifies that $26.71 is due Major William Kersey, being the balance of the expenses of himself and two other officers from Philadelphia to West Point and back on a Court of Inquiry agreeable to the orders of Major General Anthony Wayne.
Hagner certifies that $202.46 is due Lieutenant Jacob Dooley and a detachment of militia called into service by Isaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky, being for his services performed on the frontiers of Clarke County from April 27 to June 27, 1795.
