Steele stresses that his removal from the Executive Council was procured by the denunciation of his character made by an individual to McHenry. Steele announces that he has written to John Adams to replace Alexander White - who is likely to resign - as a commissioner to establish the nation's capital. Steele notifies McHenry that he listed him as a reference.
Correspondence between two parties addressed. Per Gayoso's advice, Pope camped his troops on bank of Mississippi and received good treatment from Spanish.
Discusses payment of balance due from the estate of Lieutenant Cudworth. Requests that Hale pay any balance due to Mrs. Nichols, a widow. Cited in Hale to Simmons, 04/22/1797.
Certification that $1170 is due Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, being his salary and that of a Storekeeper and Clerks for January to March 1797.
Vouchers for Le Boeuf enclosed. Notification that powder and lead held by Col. McClary was sold and stolen. The remainder will be sold to the Secretary of War only. Requests hoisting tackles and lignum vitae sheeves.
Letter, describes masting of Algerine Frigate; discusses Algerian customs and sailing; mentions former captive; describes provisions aboard Algerian vessels; discusses oars for Frigate; mentions Frigate United States; discusses coppering Frigate.
Adams sent letter to all Head of Departments on behalf of the President regarding their opinions on:
France's refusal to meet Pinckney
If future diplomatic missions to France would be an insult to the American people
To what extent should current peace treaty be nullified?
What restitutions should be made for insult.
Should new treaty be drawn up and given to the Senate for approval?
McHenry requested Hamilton's opinion on the topic of negotiations with France as requested by John Adams on behalf of the President. Enclosed letter from Adams contains questions on recent insult by France's refusal to meet Pinckney and future of foreign relations.
Requests that Captain Adair forward receipts to the War Office for money paid to him for the pay his company of "mounted cavalry" (mounted riflemen or dragoons?) in 1792
Requests that Captain Barbee forward receipts to the War Office for money paid to him for the pay his company of "mounted cavalry" (mounted riflemen or dragoons?) in 1792.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, temporary paymaster at West Point, for the pay of the officers, non commissioned officers, and privates of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
