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.]
CITATION only. Hagner to Langham 07/22/1796.
[Acknowledges receipt of accounts and vouchers that will be examined and credited to his account at the War Department.]
CITATION only. Hagner to Miller 07/06/1796.
[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.]
Craig sent letter to Simmons that contained muster and pay rolls of Capt. Bissell, Capt. Crawford, and Ensign McClary and Martin. Accounts and receipts to be transmitted from the accountant of the War Department.
Asks about legal right of preventing the sale of French prizes being carried into port of Boston. Refers to some other accounts he has read in the newspaper. References the district attorney of Massachusetts; French counsel not to proceed.
Simmons will examine Miller's accounts and vouchers. Notifies Miller that George Fleming will give him the money for paying the "retained bounties" due to soldiers enlisted by Miller. The Secretary of War will write Miller in regards to his request to stay with the Army.
Directs Stevens to pay money received from the Treasurer of the U.S. to Augustus De Grasse for his salary as Sub-Engineer of fortifications in South Carolina.
Simmons certifies that $334.20 is due Navy Captain Silas Talbot, being his pay and subsistence from April 1 through June 30, 1796, the date his service ceased.
Simmons certifies that $227.50 is due Augustus DeGrasse, Sub Engineer to the fortification at South Carolina, being his compensation from April through June 1796.
