Hodgdon assures Truxton that as many articles as are available will be forwarded to his ship and the rest will arrive as they come to hand. He adds that he hopes Truxton's ship will be the first at sea if the political horizon thickens.
Hodgdon informs Kalteisen that the schooner left unexpectedly before he could include the necessary papers relatrive to the shipment of clothing so they will arrive by post. Kalteisen should confirm receipt and ensure that he received all the articles listed in the invoice.
Certification that $116.67 is due John Nicholson, being his compensation for services inspecting and proving sundry public military stores from February 10 to March 31, 1798.
Certification that $225 is due Augustus DeGrasse, temporary engineer at Charleston South Carolina, being the amount of his compensation for January through March 1798.
Cited in Willett to Simmons, 05/27/1798.Willett requests Simmons assistance in ensuring that the rent for the use of his wharf is promptly paid by Mr. Francis.
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipts for bounties paid. Also says that he will send blank muster, pay, and receipt rolls.
This letter is the cover letter to the Secretary at War's 55 page submission to the Committee for Naval Armament. The committee is chaired by Edward Livingston.
James McHenry asks the commander of U.S. troops at Natchez (Guion, at this time) to inform inhabitants that a bill establishing government for the Mississippi Territory (of which they are a part) is before Congress. Addresses possibility that the Spanish garrisons at Walnut Hills and Natchez have not evacuated as ordered -- instructs Guion to inform them of the establishment of U.S. governance over the region, and that if they do not withdraw the U.S. will prevent any reinforcement with men or guns.
James McHenry gives an account of the XYZ Affair to William Loughton Smith, explaining how private agents of Talleyrand demanded a bribe in the form of 50,000 pounds sterling and an enormous loan from the United States as a condition for continuing peace negotiations. McHenry notes that the action seriously compromised the neutrality of the United States.
Wood certifies that John Van Bibber will receive an additional allowance of two and a half cents of ration for the services furnished by him to the volunteer militia. Enclosed is a copy of Van Bibber's Power of Attorney.
