MacRea requests two pair of drum heads which he forgot to include in his order at the War Office. He will soon sign receipts for the suit and for the heads but does not have time to get an order currently because he expects a great personage on board.
Letter from McHenry delivered by Freeman, copies of invoices of supplies forwarded to Fort Washington and Fort Massac given to Freeman. Capt Pierre and Capt. Lewis' companies en route to Pittsburgh, will be transported forward by boat but travel is already obstructed by ice. Craig feared they will be held over all winter.
Certification that $73.49 is due William McFadden, late a private in Captain Kavanaugh's Company in Colonel Oldham's Regiment, being the balance of his pay to November 4, 1791, the day he was taken prisoner by the Indians, and his pay from November 4 to October 7, 1793, the day of his return from captivity.
Copy of a letter from McHenry to Wilkins, 1797/12/01 regarding Boat Building Calculations for the Protection of Forts on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
Wilkens included estimate of draught of a galley and price of timber. Request for ships to protect ports on the Ohio and Mississippi, and workmen to build ships.
References the construction of galleys which would afford protection of ports on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Would be constructed at Pittsburgh. Requests details on material, procurement of workers and terms by which paid. Galleys would be completed in time to sail from Pittsburgh in the spring.
Harris is ordered to deliver ten knapsacks, a pair of drumheads, and a company book to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States."
Harris is asked to deliver ten knapsacks, a pair of drumheads, and a company book to Lieutenant MacRea for the use of the Marines on board the "United States."
Hogsheads have been forwarded for the posts at Detroit, Mackinac, Niagara, and others. Blankets have been received but no watchcoats which probably indicates an error in the mark. At Mackinac and Detroit there may be an excess of articles other garrisons may be in want of.
CITATION IN FULL TEXT DOCUMENT, GIST OF F.T. AS FOLLOWS:
[William Simmons informs Robert Johnson of the charges against him. Simmons also directs Johnson to send vouchers without delay.]
CITATION IN FULL TEXT DOCUMENT, GIST OF F.T. AS FOLLOWS:
[William Simmons discusses the settlement of accounts that reflect retained rations with Colonel William Heth. Simmons also mentions compiling abstracts of delinquent accounts.
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"After repeated applications and alterations in payrolls and certificates," D. Ganoaz drew on Pemberton for money to pay scouts. Referenced enclosed receipts, with signatures. Hopes to be "discharged" from the Accountant's books.
Enclosed are the muster and payrolls of the recruits at Middletown for November 1797, the pay amounting to $80. Enclosed are letters intended for Capts. William Eaton and William Elliot which should be forwarded to them.
