Formally accepts the appointment received from the Secretary of War earlier that morning, assuring him that he will not disappoint. Requests that he be given between seven to ten days to visit his friends, who live seventy miles away.
Henley makes payment of $1000 to Captain Edward Butler, it being value received of Samuel Chew Hall in specie, for pay of regular troops under Lieutenant Colonel Butler in Tennessee.
Henley makes payment of $300 to Lieutenant John Wallington to be appropriated for paying subsistence accounts of regular officers under Lieutenant Colonel Butler in Tennessee.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Hamilton told Rice he grants discharge to soldiers under the age of 18 if they apply for it. Explained further that in the particular case of Henry Collins he should be discharged and his clothing and if possible obtain the bounty paid him.
Since the detachments of Lts. Lewis and Claiborne will make up the deficiency in the 4th Regiment, it will not be necessary to retain any part of the troops under the command of Capt. Brock in place of Lt. Newman's detachment. Notification that Maj. Beall was appointed Deputy Adjutant General in Pinckney's district.
Examination of receipts submitted by Morris yielded conclusion that Morris followed the rules of the Office regarding submissions of receipts for reimbursement. Simmons then explained the lack of consistency in the accounts of Mr. Baker were due to Morris' vague explanation on record keeping.
Phelps and Sanford to receive money from Jedediah Huntington, Collector at New London in reimbursement for freight and transportation of sundry articles of public property.
Simmons requested Swan hold Major Timothy Darling accountable for rations drawn by him which he was not entitled to take. Note: Letter from Major Darling stated his resignation in army was accepted and answered but he was detained at his post by Coll. Graves.
Colonel Francis Mentges charged compensation as inspector of troops. Previously his account was paid by appointment from the War Department, Simmons requested McHenry's approval for future pay.
In response to request from McHenry, Simmons enclosed the accounts of the Indian Department. Expenses included contingent expenses, presents to Indians on their visits to the seat of government,expenses attending their journeys and during their stay at the seat of government for the years between 1798 and 1799. Details follow.
