Ford announces that he will gladly deliver the shot inspected at Mount Hope according to the terms of the contract. He charges that Hodgdon must not have taken notice of the contract in which Ford agreed to deliver the stores to New York or to some place on Staten Island Sound. He will deliver to Elizabeth Town and from there to Fort Jay on Governors Island but the United States must pay the freight. He will need to engage wagoners for that purpose.
Conversation with Secretary of War confirms opinion stated to Simmons; that Miller not to be considered a purveyor or agent to a purveyor. Discusses Secretary of Navy, who made purchases by agent when Mr. Francis was well.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
When Wilkins received orders that the Garrison at Ft. Wayne was to be reduced to one company he directed that the Assistant Quartermaster be discharged but was told by Col. Hamtramck that he could not do so without permission of a superior officer.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Enclosed is Capt. Ashmun's letter that requested permission of absence. Hamilton advised that such applications should always come through the commanding officer but Rice could grant Ashmun a furlough until some time in May.
Simmons found discrepancy in the balance of Williams account with a balance due to the United States of $4,087.87. Sum contains the amount of Warrant No 4699 issued by Samuel Hodgdon on 27 Dec. 1799. Simmons reiterated advice regarding the payment of monies without legal permission.
Simmons notified Henley he is to receive the payment from Chandler, collected from Butler and to update his accounts. Simmons made the decision regarding Butler's account b/c no policy by Sec. of War has been enacted as of late.
Simmons notified Butler his request for double rations was denied and Butler owed the balance to Mr. Chandler. If Butler does not pay Chandler, Chandler was authorized by Simmons to deduct to given amount from Butler's pay.
Simmons recounted the abuses of Officers in regards to rations and charges made to the United States. Simmons noted in particular Andrew White and enclosed vouchers that showed the overcharges.
Letter containing receipts of Edward Winchester received. Simmons can not authorize advances to Messr. Ruggles, contractor. P.S. Warrant issued in Jackson's favor by Sec. of War.
Simmons requested receipt rolls from Fort Mifflin in order to settle accounts. Balance remaining should be refunded to the Treasurer of the United States.
Discusses Colonel Butler, having received from Mr Chandler the paymaster certificates forwarded rations as commandant. Simmons considers him not entitled and charges him with amount.
Acknowledges receiving the bill for military appropriations, concerning horses and cavalry units in particular. Mentions a stipend for the Choctaw Indians.
