Memorandum on Franco-American relations; McHenry concludes that France is in a difficult spot and is unlikely to have the ability to garner a fleet for war against the United States.
Congress will likely request a report on the progress of construction of frigate Constellation at Baltimore. Therefore request report on state of hull, materials, and projected date of launching.
Cannons may be needed in June. Request for estimate on when the nine and six pound cannon will be ready so that the engineer can make plans on when to proceed to Cecil Furnace Maryland for proving.
Requests that Thompson settle his account. Discusses settlement of public accounts; mentions state governments. Cited in Simmons to Thompson, 05/25/1797. Cited in Simmons to Thompson, 08/16/1797.
Mentioned arrival of Doctor Scandella, notable scientist, who will replace Doc. Brown who is detained in Canada with a broken leg. Orders to sell pack horse transporting receipts enclosed.
Enclosed two extracts of letters from Quartermaster General authorizing Craig to proceed with his estimates for May. Requested trunk forwarded to Mr. Heath. Not yet determined if Polhemus should receive deranged pay. Request from Turner for silver Prussian binding.
After receiving a copy of his January accounts from the Accountant's office, Langham finds that he has been charged for the packing and baling of the stores sent to Fort Pitt.
Recounted the construction of buildings at Fort Pitt. Buildings were made of logs and are decayed, in addition they were built on private land which was recently sold to private citizens. Craig awaiting instructions on disposal of building materials. Requests assistance from Attorney General in processing request. Noted similar situation at Fort Randolf in Wheeling.
Requests that Blount provide his vouchers for monies received from the War Office for "contingencies of the Indian Department" so that Simmons can examine and settle his account.
Notifies McClean that he owes the War Office money for pay he received twice for the same period. Requests that he refund the money to Isaac Craig at Pittsburg. Encloses an abstract of McClean's account.
