Certification of payment; $7 retained rations to Lieutenant Robert Morrell in the Battalion of Philadelphia Militia Artillery commanded by Major Jeremiah Fisher called into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania.
Certification of payment; $73.35 balance of retained rations to Major General Richard Howell and his two Aides de Camp, Aaron Ogden and Jonathan Rhea, of the New Jersey Militia ordered into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania.
Certification of payment; $9.30 for retained rations to Lieutenant George Fox in the Battalion of Philadelphia Militia called into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania.
Certification of payment; $9.30 retained rations to Lieutenant Thomas Humphreys in the Battalion of Philadelphia Militia Artillery commanded by Major Jeremiah Fisher called into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania.
Simmons informs Sheafe that his account was credited for sums chargeable to Isaac Waldron. Simmons also informs Sheafe to expect his previous application to the Secretary at War to be returned.
The last letter from Simmons instructed Dr. Brown what vouchers were necessary for submitting for reimbursement. Discussed Dr. Brown's request for compensation for services rendered sick Indians in the Western Country and a charge for attending the Indians at the Treaty at Greenville. His charges are above those permitted by law, therefore he needs the approval of the Sec. of War. Elaborated on Dr. Brown's charges.
McHenry gave his approval for the employment of a clerk to assist E. Stevens. Authorized allowance to pay said clerk equal to salary given in New York.
McHenry directs Simmons to put the sundry expenses for Brigadier General McPherson on the public expense, and lists previous officers such as Washington and Major General Lee who had been given the same privilege. However, McHenry notes the "extraordinary" expenses McPherson has incurred for himself, family guards, or guests at taverns, and that these expenses should be put on McPherson's account.
Major Lewis Tousard rented a room in execution of order of Major General Alexander Hamilton, relative to formation of code of regulations and instructions for Corps of Artillery.
Enclosed bill from McGhee for the Secretary of War. Requested a public horse for his use as Hooker's horse "kicked the bucket". Mentioned health of Henley's mare and bull.
Rivardi again requests that he be relieved and sent to West Point because of his health and his inability to afford the expenses of the command at Fort Niagara.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Certification of payment; $9.30 retained rations to John Cress, Quartermaster in Battalion of Philadelphia Militia Artillery commanded by Major Jeremiah Fisher called into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania.
