Malbone has received a letter from Col. Henry Sherburne of Rhode island who notes that soldiers of his late regiment have applied to him for their bounty lands. Malbone is asked to inquire of the War Office whether any such have received warrants and if so, what are the names and by whom are they empowered.
Simmons certifies that $210 is due John Nicholson for inspecting swords, muskets, and the parts of muskets, bayonets, and pistols and examining arms to be repaired and inspecting them when repaired by the armourers at New London and Springfield from Sept. 10, 1795 to Feb. 15, 1797.
Request to forward sheathing copper and sheathing nails from the shipyard at Boston to ship yard at Portsmouth New Hampshire, consigned to Captain Thomas Thompson, superintendent. Also requests a statement of all items purchased for frigate at Boston and where items deposited.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll 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 for Connecticut
Advises Chester that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Edward Miller at Middletown for the pay of Miller, Lieutenant Daniel Bissell, and the recruits under Miller's command.
Desires Swan to make a settlement with the officers before leaving the Army. Discusses the delay of Captain Turner at Pittsburg with the money for the Army's pay and the complaints of officers regarding arrears of pay. Discuses the accounts of Colonel Wade and Lieutenant Diven.
Requests that Captain Wade refund money owed to the War Department for omitted credits and over payments and provide receipts from David Henley, agent for the War Department.
