Lewis received $3390.96 on account of pay, subsistence and forage of troops of upper parts of Ohio River. Promises to transmit to Isaac Craig at Pittsburg.
Cover letter for receipts from Donald G. Mitchell, Lieutenant Horatio R. Dayton, and George Fleming in the amounts listed. Cited in Simmons to Fish 06/27/1796
William Simmons addresses compensation for damage committed by Indians. He refers to the act to regulate trade and intercourse with Indian tribes and to preserve peace on the frontiers. Discusses claim by General Robertson for a quantity of corn claimed destroyed by Choctaw and Chickasaws at General Robertson's house. Simmons states that a deduction should be taken from annual amount given to the offending tribe. He goes on to argue that the corn was not stolen or destroyed; [it appears that the Indians ate the corn] therefore there cannot be a legitimate claim.
McHenry informs Byers that he has ordered the Commanding Officer at Tellico to put an immediate stop to the sale of spiritous liquors to the Indians. The Purveyor has received the skins and the goods for the trading house sent to Byers by the return wagons.
James McHenry informs the Governor of Tennessee that while he may call on the state militia for emergency defense of the frontier, he ultimately needs to notify the War Department and President on the circumstances surrounding the deployment of the militia and the numbers deemed necessary. No pay or remuneration for militia services can be authorized without the consent of Congress or the President.
Has sifted all powder that came from French in December 1795 and packed it into new barrels, and marked and renumbered as directed. Lists barrels and notations. Asks for credit for Mr. Miller's barrels.
CITATION only. Simmons to Miller 06/30/1796.
[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.]
Simmons certifies that $1,247.99 is due Nicholas Francis Martinon, being the balance of his account for compensation and expenses as Temporary Engineer for the fortification in North Carolina from April 1, 1794 to April 23, 1796.
Notes protocol to be followed regarding compensation for injuries sustained due to interaction with Indians. Enclosed copy of act "to regulate trade and intercourse."
Acknowledges receipt of letter, arrived via schooner Weymouth, Captain Stevens, addressed to James Manning, forwarded to the quartermaster of the corps. Requested items which were delivered yesterday. Looks forward to shipment of clothing, especially the linen overalls.
Encloses receipt for John Habersham for War Department expenses in Georgia. Requests that expenses be made into a warrant issued by the Secretary of War for the Treasurer.
Notifies Fish that he will receive funds from the U.S. Treasurer to be transferred to George Fleming at West Point for the pay of a detachment of the 1st Sub Legion
Simmons certifies that John Habersham, Collector of the Customs for Savannah in Georgia, has discounted the monies arising from Duties, Imposts, and Tonnage the sum of $4.37 for which he is to be held accountable in pursuant of a warrant to be issued in his favor.
Simmons certifies that $71.06 is due a Detachment of the First Sub Legion for the service of the Ordnance Department at West Point, being their pay for May 1796.
Sargent has not received papers from the 4th of May, and hopes to have them soon. He prefers having laws, etc, on file as it makes them easier to refer to later. Discusses Farmer's letter and the President's Communication. Encloses a letter to his sister
