Hagner certifies that $176.60 is due Lieutenant Peter Tallman of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and the men under his command, being his and their pay for June 1796.
Hagner certifies that twelve dollars is due John Martin, a private in Captain Thomas Lewis' Company 3rd Sub Legion, being his pay from April through June 1796.
McHenry approved contents of letters from Wayne except orders to Colonel Butler. McHenry stated the storehouse and barracks should be disconnected due to damage sustained to building if fire occurred in storehouse.
McHenry informs Washington that Pickering believes responsibility for the building of the frigate for the Dey of Algiers lies more with the War Department than the State Department. McHenry says that he will proceed to take preparatory measures in the construction of the project.
McHenry requests from Pickering information on the frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers, including its dimensions, weight of metal, and number of guns, so that McHenry may begin preparatory steps in its construction.
McHenry acknowledges receipt of letter from Wilkins accepting commission as Quarter Master General. Directed to appoint an agent to accept bills and receive money from Treasury. Requests quarterly estimate of sums of money wanted by department as soon as possible.
Francis has received an order from the Treasury Department for a number of articles needed at West Point. Most of them can be forwarded from New York but the source of the following must be identified by the Secretary of War: reams of cartridge papers, a pair of steel guards [?], salt peter, sheets of poster board.
Triplett's muster and pay roll and his receipt roll received and examined. Notifies Triplett that he will receive the amount of his pay roll from Edward Carrington.
Hagner certifies that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys, being his compensation as constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from April through June 1796.
Hagner certifies that $30 is due James Triplett, Cadet of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, and the men under his command at Norfolk, Virginia being his and their pay for June 1796.
Contract for composition work has already been made; could have been done more cheaply at Philadelphia. Discusses the seasoning and salting of the frigate planks. Postpone journey to Norfolk until further instructions given.
Notifies Freeman of surgeon's mate Frederick Dalcho's power of attorney sending his pay to the War Department Accountant's office and notifies Freeman that Dalcho is ordered to Fort Johnston under the command of Capt. Kalteisen.
Notifies Kalteisen that surgeon's mate Frederick Dalcho will be under his command in Charleston but his pay will be retained in the War Department until further notice per Dalcho's power of attorney
Explains the reasons why Miller's recuiting account cannot be placed to Miller's credit on the War Department accountant's books. Speaks of a "premium" paid to soldiers who apprehend Army deserters
