Certification that $61.20 is due Lieutenant William McRea of the Marines on board the frigate "United States", being for his subsistence from August 1, the date of his appointment, through December 1797.
Harris is asked to deliver a musket to Lieutenant McRea' s Marines on board the frigate "United States" to replace one that was broken by accident and returned to be repaired.
Tolan acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
Cumming inquires about the value of a tract of land he owns. He wants to ascertain from the Tennessee members of Congress what the land is worth and whether his title is valid.
Notification to Simmons that he is paying monies designated for Captain Kalteisen to John Mitchell per a request from Kalteisen. Cited in Simmons to Stevens, 02/23/1798.
Refers to Lieut. Campbell Smith, who has permission to visit his relatives in Baltimore. Requests information on his return and the service of Major Cushing. Has sent money.
McHenry advised that money should be expended to improve fortifications both on the coast and on the western frontier and a full time military was required to maintain the quality of safety required for commerce and peace.
Driskell acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
Letter, citation only.
Document gist of 03/02/1798 as follows:
Peter Hagner informs Ensign Tharp that his letters to Mrs. Tharp and Lt. Muhlenberg are delivered.
Letter, citation only.
Document gist of 02/05/1798 as follows:
William Simmons informs Capt. Frye that, following the passage of Congressional appropriations, Nicholas Fish will pay him.
Cited in Simmons to Hale, 02/02/1798. William Simmons informs Lt. Hale that his receipts are received but settlement will be delayed until Congress passes the necessary appropriations.
