Request that Jacob Sheaffe, naval agent at Portsmouth New Hampshire, deliver six tons of iron from public stores to contractors Messrs. Hill for iron work on Algerine frigate. Contracted rate agreed upon: $120 per ton.
Requests that Shepard provide his account and vouchers for monies paid to him by the War Department and charged to him so that Simmons can settle his account
Requests that Hand provide his vouchers for monies paid to him for the pay of wagon hire for transporting rifles to Pittsburgh so that Simmons can settle his account
Requests that Clendinen provide vouchers for monies paid to him for the pay of the militia of Kenhawa County and charged to him so that Simmons can close his account
Captain Thompson should have use of blacksmith shop at Portsmouth Navy Yard, along with the mould loft. Sheaffe is also requested to bring the iron work at Portsmouth to the navy yard.
The Purveyor has reported that the iron requested for the armory at New London, Virginia will be delivered in store so transportation should be arranged as soon as possible.
McHenry's response to Harris's request for early attention to be given to packing up the goods necessary for Indian annuities in the present year. McHenry encloses a statement of the sums due, noting that there are reductions for the Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations.
List of invalid pension applicants, whose names were transmitted to the Judge of the district of Connecticut, and who have been re-examined by physicans, agreeably to a Resolve of Congress of the 18th of April 1796. Lists the name, rank, and disability pay for invalids in Connecticut.
At the direction of Captain Fleming, Sprig is enclosing the rolls for the advances to the detachment at West Point for January 1797. They should be signed by Captain Fleming who is probably in Philadelphia.
Acknowledges receipt of the receipt roll for Captain Bissell's detachment that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Having heard of a vacancy for a clerk in Hodgdon's office, Kennedy offers his services. He has previously been employed by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury, for three years who should be consulted regarding Kennedy's character and abilities.
Wolcott offers a summary of the appropriations for the military for 1796 and the views of the Treasury Department on military appropriations in general.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt of Captain William Richard for the pay of the recruits under his command at Tarborough, North Carolina that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
