Morris's account primarily related to his travel expences to New York, Philadelphia, and other destinations and assisting various detachments in their marches.
Kirby describes in detail the efforts of squatters to take control of land owned by Hodgdon, Pickering, and Coxe. He worries that once these lawless hoards are permanently ensconced on the land, it will be difficult to dislodge them. Perhaps the legislature can effect a remedy.
Enclosed is a receipt of John Habersham, dated December 31, 1796, for $90 applied by him to defray the incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department in Georgia during the last quarter of 1796. This receipt is to be annexed to a warrant on the Treasury in favor of said Habersham who is to be charged and held accountable for same on Simmons' books.
Requests a receipt of William Boydstone for bounty paid by Captain Springer and requests that Springer provide his account and vouchers for monies received from the War Office so that Simmons can close his account
Certification that $78.60 is due Lieutenant Campbell Smith, being his pay and subsistence in the 4th US Regiment and pay, subsistence, and forage as Brigade Major to Brigadier General Wilkinson for January 1797.
Certification that $164.51 is due Daniel Stevens, Supervisor of South Carolina, being the amount of his commissions for raising and paying monies from the Dept. of War between July 16 and December 16, 1796.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Frederick Frye at Governors Island for the pay of Frye and his detachment.
Certification that $33.82 is due the estate of Lieutenant Samuel Drake of the 3rd Sub Legion, being the balance of his pay and subsistence from September 1 to September 29, 1796, the date of his death.
Certification that $26.19 is due Pvt. James Staffs of the 4th US Regiment, being his pay from August 15, 1796, the day of his enlistment, to January 31, 1797.
Capt. Staats Morris submitted his accounts that show that he is owed $89 which he has requested due to the recent policy allowing officers to paid for their expenses. Simmons does not believe the account should be paid unless expressly ordered by the Secretary of War.
Discusses the settlement of an account, the abstract provisions and forage supplied to Captain Webb's troop of dragoons, the pay of Lieut. Wright, and the need for more frequent and detailed reports from Henley.
Wolcott maintains that the proceeds from Indian trade should be placed in the treasury of the Department of War so that they can be easily obtained by the Secretary of War. If placed in the General Treasury, these monies cannot be drawn without a warrant from the Secretary of the Treasury.
Condy informs the Common Council that he cannot attend the Committee of Conference on the Address to the President of the United States. He has to be absent from the city on business which would have prevented him from joining the Committee if he had known that it would not complete their duties prior to his departure. That being the case, another member should be appointed to take his place.
