Notification that his "account current" for commissions on receiving and paying monies for the War Department has been approved and that he will receive the money from the Treasurer of the U. S.
The Secretary of War has directed the storekeeper to deliver to Captain Elliott a brass three-pounder and apparatus for field exercises. Another three-pounder should be put in order for service.
Perkins has decided to discharge nine of the hands employed in the parts of the business that are drawing to a close unless more stockers can be found. They have been given notice that they will need to provide for themselves after the first of the month. George Metts plans to go to Philadelphia to see friends but he will be missed because he is one of the stockers needed to complete the business.
Swan has drawn a set of bills on McHenry in favor of Abraham and John McHume for $2,200 on account of the pay of the Army for November and December 1796 being in place of Meeker and Cochran's bill for $4900 in Swan's favor.
Notifies Greaton that the charge in Greaton's account for pay and subsistence for subsisting his "waiter" cannot be paid from the War Department by the direction of the Secretary of War. The soldier must draw his ration "in kind" from the contractor. He will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston
Advises Chester that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Edward Miller for the pay of Miller and his recruits
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll himself and his recruits that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls. Money for the pay will be forwarded by John Chester, federal supervisor at Weathersfield.
Certification that $66.13 is due Captain Edward Miller and the recruits under his command at Middletown Connecticut, being his and their pay for March 1797.
Reports quarantine and defensive draft needed for protection against France and Spain. Seeks protection of commerce. Requests artillerists, engineers, and troops.
Discussion of quarantine and defensive force requiring compliance with France. Refers to use of artillerists, engineers, dragoons, and frigates at the discretion of the President. Speculates on Spain abandoning ports along the Mississippi. Lists costs of defensive forces.
Rinds the contract with Cozier & McCorry objectionable. No supplies will be requested from them except for the Post of Telico. Troops in Tennessee will be provided for by Col. James O'Hara.
Major Craig forwards an abstract that documents receipts as well as the issuance of all stores to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig notes that he has paid John Bever and reports the General Wilkinson has arrived and will proceed to Ft Washington and then to Detroit and the other western ports. Signed by Major Craig.
