A major has been appointed to the office of Inspector and is claiming extra pay, forage, and rations in addition to his pay as an officer of the line. Swan asks Simmons to clarify the speciic amounts to be paid.
Gordon 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.
Col. [Edward] Carrington has indicated that he is only authorized to pay Capt. [Richard] Blackburn. It is hard not to receive one's pay simply because Capt. Blackburn is not available to pay it and it is particularly hard on those soldiers whose terms have expired and have been waiting for their pay.
Cover letter for receipts for money paid by Boote with a list the persons paid. Mentions money paid for pursuit of deserters. Cited in Simmons to Boote, 09/05/1797.
McCue 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.
Hannages 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.
Letters addressed to the Gov. of Kentucky, St. Clair, and Col. Sergeant received, will be forwarded shortly. Thanks for handling his claim for compensation, enclosed accounts along with letter from Col. Pickering. Craig hopes Sec. of War will reconsider the claim and approve it. Payment of accounts, and supplies on hand addressed.
Simmons requests monies owed to Treasury by Johnson. Letter was motivated by the Resolve of the House of Representatives. The balance of the funds owed should be refunded to the Treasury of the United States or vouchers must be produced. Amount of $633.98 owed for sundry men for their pay and rations as scouts in Woodford County.
Simmons requests monies owed to Treasury by Lanier. Letter was motivated by the Resolve of the House of Representatives. The balance of the funds owed should be refunded to the Treasury of the United States or vouchers must be produced. Amount of $212.31 charged for unpaid sundry soldiers in Hall's regiment.
Simmons received letter from Kirkpatrick from August 24th regarding monies standing to his debit. Simmons will apply for a transfer of the sum to the proper office.
