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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons informs Carrington that contracts with Loftus Jones and Alexander Humphrey were received and forwarded to the Secretary at War.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons informs Moore that his accounts have failed to note which officers recieved rations.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons informs Littlefield that his receipt roll was received and reported to the Paymaster General.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons requests further information regarding the issuance of rations by James Little.

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Simmons notifies Hodgdon of a transaction to be recorded on the accounts of the Quartermasters Department.

Forwards Packet of Letters from Natchez Territory

Forwards packet of papers from Natchez Territory.

Deposition for William Maxwell

Confirms Maxwell's good reputation and his allegiance to the United States.

Shipment to be Transported to Fort Wayne

Enclosed are the inventories of five hogsheads and one bale forwarded with Daniel Fisher, the wagoner, to Hodgdon who should forward them to Isaac Craig in Pittsburgh. Craig should then forward them to the commanding officer at Fort Wayne.Hodgdon should have them weighed and settle with the wagoner for the carriage.

Citation Only

Cited in Simmons to Bissell, 09/30/1799.

Forwards Package from Natchez Territory

Received previous letter. Forwards two packages from Natchez Territory.

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Letter, Citation only

RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

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

RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

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

RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

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

Approval of Thomas Pinckney's Appointment as Lieutenant in the 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers

Approves General Pinckney's recommendation that his nephew Thomas Pinckney be commissioned a lieutenant in the 1st Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers.

Approval of a Lieutenant's Dismissal from the Service

Approves the court martial sentencing of a lieutenant of the 1st Infantry, which dictates that he be dismissed from the service.

Requests Guard for French Prisoners to Frederick Town

Announces arrival of Montezuma in Baltimore with 50 French prisoners. Requests guard to accompany prisoners to Frederick Town, Maryland and possibly, if General Bailey deems necessary, to remain there with them.

Forwards Packages from Natchez

Forwards two packages from the Natchez territory.

RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

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

RE Applications for Army Appointments and Promotions

Routine applications for Army appointments and promotions.

RE Individual Officers and Soldiers & Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers and concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

Thoughts on the Crime of & Pardon for Andrew Anderson

Adams discusses his thoughts on the sentencing of Andrew Anderson, believing that the prisoners Anderson was accused of helping escape had induced him to desert. Encloses Anderson's pardon, leaving it to McHenry to determine its delivery -- suggests delivering it to Anderson at the gallows, with the announcement that this is the last time such a crime will be pardoned.