Acknowledges receipt of the pay roll for the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Notes that the Army regulations due not consider shoemakers as artificers. Money for the pay will be sent by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York.
Craig unable to accompany Commissary General and contractor on their travel to "the city" (presumably Philadelphia). Requested notification of the end of Col. O'Hara's term as Quartermaster General. Requests to be compensated for additional services provided to U.S.
Authorized a tomb stone for Red Pole's grave. All letters addressed to A. Wayne to be transmitted to McHenry. Road to Le Boeuf and Presque Isle requires a lot of labor for repairs and Craig uncertain if garrisons at both posts can provide enough labor. Asked for approval from Pennsylvania legislature during current session for assistance with labor shortage.
United States succeeded to a great deal of property around Detroit previously occupied by the British. Wilkins advised the United States act quickly to claim land and build or sell lots before tradesmen and settlers assume possession.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman at West Point for the pay of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Advises Read that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Sergeant Philip Williams at Fort Johnson, North Carolina for the pay of Williams and his men
Acknowledges receipt of receipt rolls of Sergeant Philip Williams and his men at Fort Johnston, North Carolina that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Certification that $881.41 is due the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, New York, being the pay and forage of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates for January 1797.
Certification that $64 is due Sergeant Philip Williams of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and the men under his command at Fort Johnson North Carolina, being his and their pay for December 1796 and January 1797.
Certification that $319.71 is due the estate of Lieutenant Robert Craig 3rd Sub Legion, being the balance of his account of recruiting, contingencies, and pay to June 30, 1794, the day of his death.
Certification that $26.54 is due Peter Johnson, late private of Captain Daniel Britt's Company 1st Sub Legion, being his pay from January 1 to July 22, 1795, the day of his discharge.
Certification that $80 is due the estate of Joseph Nicholass, being his compensation as Indian Interpreter from April 1 to September 30, 1796, the day of his death.
Nourse recommends Timothy Banger for employment somewhere in the country either with the Quartermaster or in the Commissary of Military Stores. He is currently employed in the Office of the Register of the Treasury, writes a good plain hand, and has a knowledge of accounts. His moral character is also very good.
