Collection

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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons directs Thompson to submit pay receipts to the Accountant's Office without further delay.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons directs Vischer to submit his receipts to the Accountant's Office without further delay.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons forwards the accounts of Lt. Joseph Dwight to the Paymaster General.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Dwight that his accounts were forwarded to the Paymaster General.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Huntingdon that the receipts from John and Amos Woodward were received.
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  Discussion of Responsibilities of Pinckney and Hamilton

  Addresses question of soldier rations. Raises other questions about value and worth. Reports activity of Pinckney and Hamilton.
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  Report for Congress on Military Matters, Emphasizing Foreign Relations

  As requested, details military matters pertinent to lay before the next session of Congress. Believes the country to generally be in a fine state of health, including peace with the Indians, notwithstanding certain attentions of belligerent nations and diseases in American cities. Dismisses the now-suppressed revolt of Pennsylvanians as the work of a few disgruntled individuals misleading "honest and orderly citizens;" spends more time praising the patriotic spirit of the militia who responded to quell the revolt. Reports disagreements among the board of commissioners convened at Philadelphia to resolve treaty issues with Great Britain; asks that the president seek to continue good relations with Britain, as the British king desires the same. Notes that the military situation of Europe is precarious, with [France] still belligerent and hostile to U.S. shipping, and recommends that U.S. military preparedness not be relaxed. Notes that new treaty commissioners are being sent to France via the frigate United States. Notes that Adams has ordered the embargo against France suspended in relation to its colony of St. Domingo [Haiti], and the ongoing running of the boundary line between the U.S. and Spanish Florida.

• RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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  Discusses State, Congressional, and Presidential Powers in Calling Invasion

  Refers to Constitutional article about Congressional approval for invasion. Mentions Presidential power. Discussion of law in Indian nations. Seeks private opinion.
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  Deposition for William Maxwell

  Describes Maxwell's destitute conditions after abandoning his profitable business for the American Revolution against the British.
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  Request for musket stocks

  Letter, asks for delivery of one thousand seasoned black walnut musket stocks to be delivered to Frederick Falley, contractor for fabricating muskets for the United States at Montgomery, Massachusetts.

• RE Army Recruiting

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.

• RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

• RE Transfer of Army Units and Equipment

  Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.

• RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

• RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers & Army Recruiting

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.

• RE Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military discipline

  Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.

• RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay

• RE Organization of Individual Regiments

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.

• Organization of Individual Regiments & Letters of Enclosure

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments and also letters of enclosure.
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  Clothing to be packed up for Captain Cochran's Company

  Letter, directs delivery of uniforms, blankets, knapsacks, etc. to Captain W.S. Cockran's Company of the Second Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers at Fort Mifflin.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons directs Hancock to provide the names of individuals receiving rations on all records submitted to the Accountant's Office.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons discusses the proper jurisdiction of the Accountant's Office in settling the claims of Dr. Welsh.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons directs Randolph to provide the names of individuals receiving rations on all returns submitted to the Accountant's Office.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Jackson that receipts from William Smith and Major Jackson will be entered to his credit.