Mr. Ditsco would have received Hodgdon's warrant had the Secretary of War been available though it could not have been paid due to some outstanding warrants being presented to the Treasurer. Simmons now has the warrant.
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the frigate "Constitution" the following: sheet lead, brass mounted muskets and bayonets with accoutrements, hand grenades, and 24 pound shot.
Enclosed is the Power of Attorney of Sgt. Abraham Riblet of Capt. Powers' Company. Sgt. Riblet enlisted with Lt. Shoemaker at Fort St. Clair and, since Capt. Powers has left the service, Sgt. Riblet has asked Shoemaker to call on Simmons to obtain the pay that is due him.
Cover for Fish's "account current" for acting as agent for military supplies and vouchers from Captain George Ingersoll, George Fleming, and Nehemiah Freeman in the amounts listed. Cited in Simmons to Fish, 07/10/1797.
A student of Dr. Buchanan, Mr. Wells, wants to obtain the surgency of the frigate now building at Baltimore. He is even willing to be a mate if a better situation cannot be found. Littlejohn confesses that he is not sufficiently acquainted with Wells to judge his abilities but knows of his conduct while learning his profession.
Advises Carrington that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to Ensign Henry Bowyer of the 4th U.S. Regiment at Staunton for Bowyer's pay.
Certification that $199.56 is due Ensign Henry Bowyer, 4th United States Regiment, being his pay for January through June 1797 and his subsistence for November 1796 through June 1797.
Vouchers of provisions issued enclosed along with contractor's receipts. Mentioned safety of goods transported on Allegheny on a boat that sank. Transmitted list of provisions so Craig could replace lost or damaged articles. Package from Pickering addressed to Rivardi received.
