Certification that $114.74 is due John Habersham, Collector of the Customs for Savannah, Georgia, the amount he discounted from the monies arising from duties on imposts and tonnage and for which he is accountable in pursuit of a warrant to be issued in his favor.
Certification that $13.43 is due Private Abraham Peterson of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being his pay from November 1, 1797 to February 10, 1798, the day of his discharge.
Certification that $13.93 is due the estate of Private John Micault, late of Captain Cook's Company of the 4th Regiment, being the balance of his pay from April 1 to August 20, 1794, the day he was killed, payable to Robert Nicholas Paul Micault.
Certification that $11.76 is due Private Thomas Gordon of Captain Jonathan Snowden's Company of levies, being the balance of his pay from June 17 to November 18, 1791, the day he reenlisted.
Humphreys and Captain Thompson are ordered to Baltimore to examine vessels which could carry 16-22 guns. There is a vessel for sale by Mr. Barton and also one from Mr. Lorman. They are to assess these vessels and report on the age, state, and probable value, as well as fitness for purpose. They should provide a list of repairs, alterations, and articles needed to make the ship ready and an estiamte of the time and cost of the repairs, alterations and articles. Finally, they should ask the owner of each vessel for the lowest price accepted.
Received letters from Pickering that requested money be remit. Triplett to receive an advance from Col. Fitzgerald, collector at Alexandria, after which he is to proceed to Hampton and board Truxtun's ship.
In the absence of the Secretary at War, James McHenry the President has charged Timothy Pickering with interim duties. Accordingly, Pickering writes to John Fitzgerald. Colonel John Fitzgerald is the Collector of the Port of Alexandria. Issue is matter of pay for seaman and Marines aboard frigate Constellation. Requests that Fitzgerald advance $700 to Triplett.
Asks Fitzgerald to advance $700 to a naval officer of the USS Constitution to provide for the enlistment of seamen and Marines for that ship, that it may put to sea as soon as possible. Promises quick reimbursement.
By order of the Commander in Chief articles destined for Lake Erie and the galley were shipped on the Ohio with the general. These articles should be replaced as soon as possible: canvas, train oil, white lead, 2 &1/2 inch cordage, and spun yarn.
William Steele transmits to William Simmons John Habersham's receipt applied to defray incidental and contingent expenses for Department of War in Georgia.
O. McGinty only prisoner/deserter to be sentenced to pay stoppage. Enclosed copies of court martial hearing to support statement. Tousard requested the pay of two deserters in next months pay roll.
