Certification that $9.75 is due William Coats for attesting 65 recruits enlisted by Captain Cornelius R. Sedam agreeably to his Certificate from March 3, 1795 to July 17, 1796.
5th Congress, First Session:
Adams discussed new official policy to be pursued with France due to insult suffered by Pinckney. Outlined naval policy and protection of merchant ships.
Hodgdon's knowledge of gunpowder induces Leacock to ask him to replace Mr. Rittenhouse in adjusting the pendulum-proof. It will not take much time and will ensure that the proper adjustments are made in response to complaints regarding its accuracy. If Hodgdon consents, the Commissioners will be notified.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll of Sergeant Philip William [Williams?] and the men under his command that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Campbell, resident in Cherokee nation legally licensed to trade with Cherokee Indians under condition that Campbell observes laws and regulations of the United States government.
The enclosed bill should be paid and charged to the Quartermaster's department. Mr. Langham stands charged with $234.29 due the United States. Simmons says that he has no accounts to settle with Mr. Langham.
In order to adjust the new pendulum, Leacock is applying to Hodgdon for samples of domestic and imported powder from several casks. The samples should be tested at various distances. Leacock also describes his proof.
Acknowledges receipt of pay roll for Miller and his recruits. Money for the pay will be forwarded by John Chester, federal supervisor at Weathersfield, Connecticut.
Advises Chester that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Edward Miller at Middletown for his pay and the pay of the recruits under Miller's command.
Notification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay and that for John Ramsay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston. Discusses money to be held back from Greaton's pay and rations for Greaton's "waiter."
Certification that $331.97 is due Lieutenant Samuel T. Dyson and the men stationed at Fort Whetstone Point near Baltimore, Maryland under the command of Captain Staats Morris, being his and their pay through April 1797.
Certification that $217.17 is due Colonel James Ross, being the rent of a store at Lancaster and payments made for transporting military stores from Lancaster to Philadelphia and his compensation for collecting public stores from May 12, 1796 to May 12, 1797.
Certification that $63.26 is due Captain Edward Miller and the recruits under his command at Middletown, Connecticut, being his and their pay for April 1797.
Certification that $20.26 is due the estate of George Filmore, late a drummer in Captain Ford's Company, being the balance of his pay to Nov. 4, 1797, the day of his death which sum is payable to James Findlay, Attorney to Jane Filmore, widow and administratrix to George Filmore.
Certification that $200.08 is due Levi McClean, late lieutenant in the Army of the US, being six months' pay and subsistence allowed him by the Act of Congress of March 3, 1797.
Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls for Capatain Morris' detachment. Money for the pay will be forwarded by John Kilty, federal supervisor at Baltimore. Cited in Morris to Simmons, 05/29/1797.
Advises Kilty that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Staats Morris at Fort Whetstone near Baltimore for the pay of Morris' detachment. Cited in Kilty to Simmons, 05/24/1797.
Hodgdon is directed to transport, by water, clothing to the troops at Baltimore and Norfolk and stands of arms and accoutrements to a detachment of artillerists at Fort Johnston, near Wilmington in North Carolina.
