Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Captain Gates, dated Castle William, February 13th, 1799, in which he complains of the want of clothing and blankets.
Writes of garrisons in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia. Mentions activity of General Pinckney. Requests careful attention to Indian lands on Cumberland River.
Certification to John Chisholm authorizing delivery of rifle by order of Secretary of War for $35.00. Stephen Hollis and Samuel Riley certify they saw David Henley deliver rifle to Bloody Fellow.
This is a formal statement by Lieut. John Knight of the 2nd Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers regarding the angry confrontation between William Simmons, Accountant for the War Department, and Captain Samuel Vance.
The Auditor of the Treasury has reported a balance due Robert Forsythe , late Deputy Commissary General of purchases in Virginia. Before payment is authorized, Simmons should examine his books to determine whether Forsythe stands charged with any advances which may been made to him.
Reports the possession of two trunks belonging to Mitchell's deceased son. Refers to the rules and regulations of war regarding the payment of debts and the disposal of property for deceased officers. No debts appear against Donald Grant Mitchell [who died of yellow fever]. Requests directions.
Simmons asserts that he has been grossly insulted by Capt. Samuel Vance and asks that Vance be detained in Philadelphia until statements from the witnesses to the incident can be collected.
Certification of payments; $83 to detachment of 1st Regiment of Infantry stationed at West Point under direction of George Fleming, Military Storekeeper for the service of the Ordnance Department
