Has altered the enclosed voucher because Denny, the person signing it, has been absent and will be for some time, and Hunt believed Hodgdon wanted it immediately.
Notifies that Dodge that he will be paid by John Kilty, supervisor at Baltimore, for his salary and for materials for barracks and the mounting of cannon at Whetstone Point.
Simmons certifies that $585.49 is due Samuel Dodge, Superintendent of Fortifications at Whetstone Point Baltimore Maryland, being for sundry materials for the barracks and the mounting of cannon, and his compensation from April 4 to Oct. 30, 1794.
Simmons certifies that $154.01 is due David Jones, Chaplain, being the balance of his account for pay and forage for April and May 1796 and his subsistence from January through May 1796.
CITATION only. Kilty to Simmons, 06/25/1796.
[Cover letter for receipt of Samuel Dodge for money paid him per Simmons' direction. Cited in Simmons to Kilty 06/28/1796.]
Joshua Humphreys is in need of a shipment of live oak for frigate construction at Philadelphia. Therefore Naval Agent William Pennock should take measures to ship to Philadelphia at first opportunity.
Reports of forced settlement on Indian lands which threaten peace between U.S. and Indian tribes. Forced and quick removal advised. McHenry offers advice on how to disseminate knowledge of the laws regarding Indian land and rights, and expands on some of the measures he recommends.
Simmons certifies that $6.05 is due Lieutenant William R. Blue, being the balance of his pay, subsistence, and forage for May 1796 and stage hire and expenses from Philadelphia to West Point and back.
Several months after the Jay Treaty, McHenry insists that the United States still highly values neutrality. If the treaty bothers France and triggers hostilities, McHenry argues, it is not the United States that is to blame.
Cited negotiations in New York that secured a peaceful boundary line in Georgia. However, neither the people of Georgia or Creek Nation were satisfied with boundary and took prisoners and property. Discussed Seagrove's agreement with some Creek chiefs and no additional boundary disputes. Formally invites Creek Nation to Coleraine to formalize peace and trade agreement. Outlines land desired by people of Georgia.
Post notes received, more details on packages and supplies not contained on return noted. Craig asks several questions regarding submission of proper return.
CITATION only. Hagner to Polk 07/08/1796.
[Polk is to transmit his account for compensation for acting as War Department agent to the War Dept. Accountant's office.]
Talbot asks what he should do with the books and papers that belong to the naval yard now that he has received orders for his discharge and has plans to leave New York soon.
