Requests a statement of Haskell's pay and subsistence up to the date of his retirement with a certificate from the paymaster showing the date he was last paid.
Certification that $12.80 is due Alexander Hudson, late a private in the 4th US Regiment, being the balance of his pay from July 3 to December 10, 1792, the day of his death, which sum is payable to Alexander Gibson, Attorney for Rush Hudson, father of and legal heir to Alexander Hudson.
Notifies Craig that a former Captain in the Army, Daniel McClean, residing in Pittsburgh owes the War Office money for pay received twice for the same period and asks Craig to have McClean refund the money to the War Office. Cited in Craig to Simmons, 06/02/1797.
Requests that Henley send in his abstracts and accounts with vouchers in his possession in order that Simmons can prepare a report to Congress on the "accounts of receivers of public money." Discusses various other pay issues in Henley's department.
Notifies Swan that he has asked Brigadier General Wilkinson to have the sub-paymaster deliver their accounts to Swan. Requests that swan send in the Army's accounts as soon as possible so Simmons can present them to Congress. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797.
Asks for help regarding regimental paymaster accounts; mentions Congress. Cited in Simmons to Wilkinson, 05/26/1797. Cited in Simmons to Wilkinson, 07/24/1797.
Agrees to pay account to Tate & Stothart as advised by the Secretary of War. Warns that any contract must have approval of the Treasury Department or the War Department, and all contracts for supplies must be approved by the Secretary of Treasury. Bills for unauthorized objects will not be paid. Requests acknowledgment of this understanding.
Nabb expresses his disappointment that he has yet to receive the monies due him from Mr. Haskins and asks for Simmons' assistance in resolving this matter.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to Lieutenant James Rand of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for two months advance pay.
Request for progress report on frigate construction in anticipation of request from Congress. Include information on state of hull, equipment, and expected date of launching.
Directs for proof of payroll fraud by Captain James Gillespie. McHenry announces that he will procure a qualified person to fill the place of Deputy Paymaster and Storekeeper.
