Simmons certifies that $172.96 is due Capt. Abimal Y. Nicholl of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his contingent expenses from St. Marys in Georgia to West Point New York, and returning, and his subsistence from January through April 1796.
CITATION only. Fleming to Simmons, 06/04/1796.
[The want of money for the payment of services proved to be a source of great embarrassment to Fleming. He requested immediate attention to the need for money at his post. Enclosed Col. Tousards requisition for money, and the Officers and Doctors receipts for the same.]
When Kirkpatrick traveled to Kentucky for Gen. Wilkinson, the returns had not arrived by mail. Therefore he enclosed them in this letter along with a short note regarding bills drawn by Kirkpatrick.
Discussed purchasing beef from Kentucky in detail. Embarrassed about miscommunication regarding supply of troops. Contracts for supplies addressed. Advised salting all meat purchased prior to shipping it to various posts so long as it doesn't delay shipment or violate the contract.
Creeks might travel to Mr. Seagrove in June, per his invitation. Discussed arrangements with Mr. Johnson for delivery of provisions and issuing them to the Indians.
Simmons certifies that $316 is due Nathaniel Folsom for his compensation as Superintendent of the fortifications at New Castle, Portsmouth New Hampshire from June 26 to Nov. 30, 1795 payable to Captain John Bowles.
Requests that Brown submit his account and vouchers to the War department so that an open charge against him for the cost of mounting artillery at Georgetown, South Carolina can be cleared.
Notifies Captain Sever that he will receive his salary as Captain of the Frigate building at Portsmouth from Joshua Wentworth, Supervisor at Portsmouth, New Hampshire
