McHenry speculates that many of the French actions on the American continent seem timed and intended to influence the choice of a President and may also divide the union into two great parties.
Notifies Captain Bruff that the Secretary of War has read his letter and will reply to him. Bruff's muster and rolls will be examined. Requests Bruff's account current and vouchers for advances. Cited in Bruff to Simmons, 01/20/1797.
Since some of the soldiers at Whetstone Point have nothing but ragged clothing, Grimke wants to know if they could be furnished new unform clothing while having the cost deducted from their pay. He wants a specification of the actual price of uniforms so he can deduct the proper amount.
Enclosed "note" for Mr. Robinson for money along with his request to have that money transmitted to Rochefontaine. Enclosed muster rolls of companies ordered to march to New York, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Charleston.
Notification to Henley that he will receive money from Captain John Wade that he is to pay to Captain William Rickard at Tarborough, North Carolina for the pay of Rickard's recruits
Directs Captain Wade to pay Ensign Larkin Dickenson and the recruits under the command of Captain Alexander Gibson at Staunton, Virginia and to deliver to David Henley at Knoxville the money for the pay of Captain William Rickard's recruits at Tarborough, North Carolina.
Simmons certifies that $21.86 is due Private James Griffith of Captain Thomas Lewis's Company of Riflemen 3rd Sub Legion, being his pay from January 1 to June 15, 1796, the day of his discharge.
Major DeButt's letter of advice regarding the bill for 2,004 dollars has been received. Since it is on account of the pay of the Army, it must be presented at the War Office for acceptance. Swan, the Paymaster, is sick so DeButts is performing his duties.
Letter, directs delivery of stores and medicines to Samuel Hodgden, for transport to Knoxville. Subscript by Hodgden, asking that the above be delivered to Colonel Henry's wagoner.
Lieutenant Dransy, on his way to Baltimore, will deliver to Hodgdon Rochefontaine's request for one trunk, one box, and a hat case. Upon his return to West Point, Dransy will take charge of the clothing intending for the Corps at that post. Rochefontaine will, in the next post, forward the estimate of the clothing needed for the men for the approaching winter.
Hawkins reports on his plans for surveys to establish boundary lines between the Creeks, the Cherokees, and the United States. Reports on his plans for a tour through the towns of the upper Cherokee and the Creeks.
Notification to Stevens that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Captain Michael Kalteisen at Fort Johnston for the pay of Kalteisen and his company and the pay of Michael Upton, late a sergeant in Captain William McRea's company.
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt roll for Capt. Kalteisen's company that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls. Money for the pay roll and pay due to Michael Upton, late a sergeant in Captain McRea's company, will be forwarded by Daniel Stevens, federal supervisor at Charleston
