Request for the Attorney General's opinion on how to handle the care of three British deserters under Vice Admiral Vanderput. McHenry raises the question of sovereignty and weighs the various reactions of Britain in the event of the United States offering the deserters protection.
Gayoso de Lemos assures Pope that he continues to be convinced of the harmony that exists between Spain and the United States and strongly condemns the person who has provided information that argues otherwise.
Acknowledges receipt of Francis Payne's account for bounty. Notifies Freeman that the claim of soldier Henry Clarke for writing in the office of the Adjutant and Paymasters is inadmissible. Cited in Simmons to Freeman, 07/31/1797.
Pope explains to Gayoso de Lemos that he knows of no pending negotiations respecting the late treaty and therefore has every reason to expect that the evacuation of Spanish posts on the east side of the Mississippi should have been carried into effect.
Enclosed muster and pay rolls along with updates of several companies. Discussed compensation for Polhemus as a "deranged officer". List of vouchers enclosed.
Craig enclosed muster and pay rolls of Capt. Ross Bird's Company of the 4th Regiment. Aggregated amount of money from accounts of expenditures to be placed to the credit of Craig's account. Payment of Capt. Turner Company cannot be completed until his return from Detroit. Capt. Bissell rolls to be transmitted. Capt. Moses Porter informed Craig that Lieut. Polhemus was allowed six months pay and subsistence.
