Graves requests that the $247.50 balance due him for his service as an assistant engineer at Norfolk harbor be paid to his supervisor, Edward Carrington.
Blanchard recommends his friend Mr. Newton for employment as an assistant to Mr. Harris in the public stores. He believes Newton is worthy in every respect, being a good Federalist from Connecticut. Blanchard would have continued to employ Newton himself had it not been for the 13-year-old apprentice he took on for a period of eight years.
Rickard acknowledges receipt of the public clothing, arms & accoutrements, and camp equipage contained in the enclosed invoice. They came to hand in good order.
"I received your letter of the 22nd instant accompanied by two accounts of contingent expenses which will be placed under examination and be included with the formal transmission, and the result will be communicated to you."
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt that will be entered on the books of the War Department accountants office. Payment of a post note from John Chester. Notes the death of Major General Wayne at Presque Isle.
Simmons certifies that $546.43 is due Captain Moses Porter of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, being the balance of his pay, subsistence, and his recruiting account through December 1796.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of the death of General Anthony Wayne. Craig also acknowledges the receipt of funds. Describes the danger of navigation on the river, with some boats being damaged or wrecked.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that he can expect to receive an explanatory abstract to accompany the previous return of stores. Langham has sent blankets and shoes.
Duplicate letter including abstracts taken from the warrant books at the office of payments for Chisholm and other agents of Indian Department. Simmons questions some of the claims; disallows some, and asks that Henley pay strict attention to interests of United States in future settlement of accounts.
