Notifies Miller that his recruiting account has been examined and that on settlement of his accounts he owes money to the U.S. Cited in Miller to Simmons, 07/01/1797.
Lists the accounts for which money sent to Bruff is to be applied, including pay of Bruff's detachment, the forage of his detachment, and the recruiting service with explanation of the sums. Discusses Bruff's account. Cited in Bruff to Simmons, 07/26/1797. Cited in Simmons to Bruff, 07/28/1797.
Letter to Lt. Col. Butler concerning several companies of the 3rd Regiment. Tells him that Wilkinson has seen intimations of Indians stirring for hostilities in the Northwest, and is looking for reinforcement from Butler's command -- thus he has had boats prepared in Tennessee for the transport of the reinforcements. Asks Butler to send the troops only if he can do without them.
Forwards Wilkinson a copy of a letter to Lt. Col. Butler concerning several companies of the 3rd Regiment. The letter to Butler tells him that Wilkinson has seen intimations of Indians stirring for hostilities in the Northwest, and is looking for reinforcement from Butler's command -- thus he has had boats prepared in Tennessee for the transport of the reinforcements. Asks Butler to send the troops only if he can do without them.
McHenry comments on the mission of Capt. Isaac Guion to the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region, specifically to the Walnut Hills and Natchez. Commends Guion as a fine officer and expresses hope that he will not be hindered in his mission, as "the Spanish have no reason to fear."
Hillis intended to send along the accounts of W. Rickard via Lieut. Davidson, but urgent business has prevented it thus far. Intended to mail accounts by next post. Notes on the accounts and their regularity. The accounts will be sent via Col. Henley's waggons.
Reports experience with W. Adams. Writes about international affairs and diplomatic causes. Gives opinion on President and Vice President. Reports exchange with Col. Pickering.
Letter covering a bank bill for Captain Lyman's for which he is to provide receipts to Lieutenant Shoemaker and for which he is to account with the Army paymaster.
Sends his muster and pay rolls. Explains the reasons why he thinks some of his soldiers are entitled to extra pay. Complains of the delay in receiving pay and acknowledgement of his vouchers for expenditures. Notes difficulty of getting stores from Albany and finding reliable conveyance for his vouchers. Cited in Simmons to Bruff, 07/28/1797.
Informs Captain Rickard of the results of Simmons' examination of his vouchers and receipt rolls. Mentions a soldier who enlisted but deserted before he could be mustered. Sends muster rolls requiring certification.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to George Fleming, military storekeeper at West Point, for the pay of a detachment stationed at West Point "for the service of the Ordnance Department."
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll that, after the specified corrections, will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. List soldiers who did not give receipts for pay.
Certification that $38.19 is due a detachment of the US 1st Regiment at West Point for the service of the Ordnance Department, being their pay for April and May 1797.
