Simmons certifies that $90 is due Michael G. Houdin for his pay as keeper of the ordnance and military stores at Albany, New York for April through June 1796.
Presumably from Joshua Humphreys. Enclosed is a draught of one of the small fireplaces used under the cistern for boiling the plank at the Philadelphia yard; a simple design. Iron bolts have square heads because cheapest to manufacture. Requests that unless already rounded, leave alone and conform to instructions.
Several ministers of France are setting out for Mount Vernon. It might be proper to be more particular with Mr. Adet especially respecting Mr. Pickering's questions. Major Kersey will be deranged on the principle of seniority. The army would benefit if he and Major Peters could be retained and Major Cushing deranged in their stead.
Quincy encloses his return along with Constructor James Hackett's receipt. He has not mentioned the articles on hand or not delivered because the construction of the frigate at Portsmouth has been suspended.
Captain Fleming has communicated to Tousard the uneasiness Simmons feels about the sum put in the hands of Doctor William Lawton. Lawton was asked to account for the money and the sum he subsequently delivered to Captain Flemings means that he is now accountable for $301. It appears that Lawton lost a pocketbook with seven notes of $50 each which accounts for the totality of the sum.
Pike writes of issues affecting Fort Massac and the western part of the Northwest territory. He acknowledges receiving Wilkinson's letter of May 6th. He will not make any improvements to the post.
Cited in Hagner to Triplett 07/07/1796.
[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.]
Acknowledges receipt of Carrington's letter with a receipt for the pay of James Triplett and his men which Simmons will place to Carrington's credit on the War Department account books
