William Simmons informs Capt. Morris that his receipts are received and credited. However, Simmons states that settlement will be delayed pending appropriations from Congress.
Certification that $134.07 is due Captain Frederick Frye, commanding at Governors Island, Lieutenant William Wilson, and Surgeon's Mate Samuel Osborn, being for their subsistence through December 1797.
Certification that $44 is due Edward Head, acting sailing master of the frigate "United States", being for his subsistence from September 13, the date of his appointment, through December 1797.
Informs Ensign Boote that he must wait for the secretary to return to the office before he can consent to a request concerning the Drummer. Also mentions that after examining the rolls of Captain Kingsbury's company, he finds that David Smith was discharged in March 1795. Finally, Jones encloses blank enlistments.
Roderique has been informed that Simmons has withheld the balance of the bounty of James Johnson whom Roderique had enlisted. He received only two dollars so the current muster includes his claim for the balance.
As part of his relinquishment of public affairs, Williams has enclosed his current account with the appropriate vouchers and waits only for instructions as how to dispose of the hundred dollars he has in his hands for the recruiting service.
Dayton advises Simmons that he is due subsistence for August 1797 through January 1798 and pay for September 1797 through January 1798. He is also due wood from September that can probably be drawn at his current post. He'd like the Articles of War transmitted to him since he left his at Niagara.
Ensign William R Boote at New Brunswick recruiting service acknowledge receipt of letter from Samuel Lewis covering a post note for $150 to be expended in recruiting service.
