General Wilkinson has directed Swan to pay twelve dollars per month for forage. Swan has directed the Sub Legionary Paymasters to make a circuit of their garrisons so as to sweep the numerous absentees in order to render their accounts more complete. Because of the constant flux of discharges and enlistments, Swan finds it very difficult to provide accurate estimates of pay wanting for the troops. This problem can be partly remedied by enlisting men for five years.
Fleming notified Simmons of all duplicate receipts sent to Col. Fish through Captain Miller. Question regarding pay of George Parrot and viability of pay.
Enclosed receipt of S. Lewis for troops stationed at upper posts of the Ohio river. Mentioned that A. Wayne expected the arrival of the Indian goods which were not at "this post". Wayne ordered a store house and block house be built at Fort Le Boeuf. Vouchers mailed under cover addressed to Hodgdon.
General Superintendent of Indian Affairs Benjamin Hawkins describes the Treaty of New York of 1790, the Creek Nation, Indian boundaries, and murders on the frontier.
Reports tranquility with the Indians. Requests review of charges against General Wayne by Brigadier Wilkinson by the heads of departments as a measure of justice for the public. Questions appropriate court before which to bring the Commander, and requests that General Wayne be given a copy of all charges against him.
Wolcott expresses in some detail the differences in responsibilities of the Department of War and the Treasury Department. He also describes the duties of the purveyors, the comptroller, the accountants, and the superintendents. He explains that the responsibilities of the Department of War begin where those of the Treasury end.
Enclosed copy of treaty with Creek Nation. Indians are not satisfied with governments reaction to Creek murders by Georgia residents (Harrison and others), discussed punishments. Current sentiments of citizens believe the boundary should be maintained by Federal government and not the state. Boundary line with Spanish territory determined.
Acknowledges receipt from Morris of an account, two receipts for bounty paid to two recruits, and a receipt from Mr. Roberts, the latter sum to be remitted to Nicholas Fish for payment to Mr. James Morris. Notifies Morris that his recruiting account is suspended pending receipt of his enlistments and musters
Notification that Simmons will remit the amount of Captain Staats Morris's recruiting account to Morris and that he can apply to Nicholas Fish for payment
Simmons certifies that $190.68 is due Josiah Fox, late temporary constructor of the frigate building at Norfolk, Virginia being his salary from April through June 1796 and sundry contingent expenses.
Simmons certifies that $500 is due Forman Cheeseman, being his salary as Constructor of the Frigate building at New York from April 1 through June 30, 1796, the date his services ceased.
Discusses military obedience and alludes to the Rochefontaine-Wilson duel. McHenry argues that the army may soon become "one huge mass of discontent and sedition" and that they must work to restore harmony and "save the corps from dissolution."
CITATION only. Fleming to Simmons, 07/01/1796.
[Fleming notified Simmons of all duplicate receipts sent to Col. Fish through Captain Miller. Question regarding pay of George Parrot and viability of pay.]
CITATION only. Fleming to Simmons, 07/01/1796.
[Fleming notified Simmons of all duplicate receipts sent to Col. Fish through Captain Miller. Question regarding pay of George Parrot and viability of pay.]
