Collection

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  Requests Defense of US Merchant Ships against French

  Outlines clerkship duties. Refers to bills of direct tax and to authorize defense of US merchant ships against the French.
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  French Are Planning an Attack, Etc.

  Amidst a discussion of accounting matters, Captain Guion warns that there are reports that the French are planning an attack on the southwestern country. Considerable military forces have supposedly landed at Pensacola and at Mobile.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons forwards the vouchers of Charles Brown to Richard Harrison. Brown is the agent for the fortifications at Georgetown.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons brings the military pay act of 5 March 1792 to the attention of Mr. Dallas.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Kilty that the receipt of Lt. John Rodgers was received.
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  Inquiry into Issuance of a Theodolite

  Inquires whether there is a theodolite [surveying tool] in the military stores. If so, it is to be sent to Baltimore; if not, one is to be bought.
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  Military Inspection Trip to New York

  McHenry describes his trip to inspect defenses in and around New York, and correspondence with the New York military committee.
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  Defending the City and Harbor of New York

  McHenry discusses the details of the proposed defenses of the port of New York.
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  Authorization to assume the seat of Secretary of War in James McHenry's absence

  President John Adams authorizes Secretary of State Timothy Pickering to assume the duties of the Secretary of War James McHenry in his absence from the seat of government.
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  Bill Drawn in My Favor

  Enclosed is a bill drawn in Butler's favor for $428.95 which Hodgdon should pay to William Laffe for stores and other articles purchased for Butler's use.

• Citation Only

  Citation only.
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  Cited Document

  Cited in Simmons to Dyson, 06/16/1798.
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  Information to Correct Accounts for Samuel Lewis

  Letter, encloses certificate signed by the Register of the Treasury regarding the account of Samuel Lewis.

• Character Description of Officers on Board War Ships

  Higginson felt current officers character was deplorable and ships should be manned by good officers who would add to the ships efficiency as a weapon of war.
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  Reporrts Activities after McHenry's Departure

  Reports activities while McHenry has been gone, including the receipt of correspondence and a request from the President. Announces arrival of a vessel.
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  Recommending Major Winslow

  Knox is touting Major Winslow as an excellent candidate for an officer position, recommending him first as a major of cavalry. Knox lists Winslow's qualities which confirm his gentleman status and his fitness as an officer.
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  Closing Abraham Kirkpatrick's Account

  Hodgdon informs Steele that he has closed Abraham Kirkpatrick's account with the War Department.
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  Contracts for Supplying Gun Stocks

  Hodgdon informs Whitney of possible contracts related to the supply of gun stocks for public use.
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  Loss of Saltpeter

  Hodgdon informs Steele of the loss of a portion of shipped saltpeter due probably to drying during storage and to loss during transportation.
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  Land Contracts

  Cost of land survey and land discussed.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons directs Vincent to answer to a previously forwarded account current.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons directs Buchanan to answer to the previously forwarded account current.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs McCall to expect payment from John Habersham.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Rochefontaine that the examination of his account is suspended.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons requests that Fleming provide a statement of demands against Mr. Rochefontaine.