Simmons certifies that $56 is due Cadet James Tripplet and Lieutenant John Saunders of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and the men under his command at Fort Norfolk, Virginia, being his and their pay for November 1796.
Simmons certifies that $56 is due Henry Karney, a matross in Captain Mahlon Ford's Company and waiter to Lieutenant Joseph Elliott, being his pay for October and November 1796.
Rochefontaine transmits a return of clothing needed immediately at West Point. The weather has become so inclement that the men are actually suffering for want of clothing. He asked that the clothing be sent with Lieutenant Dransy but if he cannot return immediately, send someone else. Captain Frye should be notified because he can be relied upon to inform the contractors, Manning & Smith, of the urgency of the matter.
Major Craig acknowledges the receipt of money from Hodgdon. Craig informs Hodgdon that a general return of ordinance, hospital stores, and quartermaster stores has been forwarded to the Secretary at War.
Cover for an extract from Simmons' warrant book and a list of bills drawn by Henry de Butts. Discusses the necessity of receiving Swan's accounts at the War Department due to requests for information about the Army from congressmen. Suggests a method for Swan to settle the accounts of officers with the Army in the West. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 03/22/1797. Cited in Simmons to Swan 12/30/1796.
Enclosed general return of ordnance, Quartermaster, and Hospital stores and clothing . Weather conditions on the Ohio river have prevented over 100 boats at various locations from descending the river.
Post delivered five packages from Fort Franklin. Believed it best not to intervene with Treasurer issues relative to the money in the hands of Gen. Nevill. Suggested making exchanges of post notes for silver. Coffee and sugar on its way.
Simmons certifies that $67.15 is due Captain Richard H. Greaton of the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay and subsistence for November 1796 and the subsistence of his waiter, John Ramsay, for September through November 1796.
McHenry informs naval agent Jackson that that he has been informed by Consul General from the Republic of France Mr. La Combe, that an anchor purchased for frigate construction is claimed to be the property of France. To avoid any further dispute, McHenry requests that Jackson have the anchor delivered to the person it was purchased from.
According to the treaty, the Chickasaws want to know when the Spanish will evacuate the post and the post will be destroyed to prevent further occupation by US troops. A lawsuit against South Carolina regarding a tract of land confiscated by the state under pretext that the Indians who owned it had joined the British army during the Revolution. A claim against Cherokees holding three slaves belonging to a white settler.
