Request for horses from Lt Campbell Smith, Aide de Camp for General James Wilkinson, for the purpose of transporting Gen Williamson's baggage from Pittsburg to Philadelphia.
Colonel O'Hara will be notifed that he needs to answer Hodgdon's letter. Three horses have been furnished to General Sinclair for his journey to Philadelphia and sixteen horses, equipped with saddles and bridles, have been provided for eight Indian chiefs and their attendants, under the direction of John Heth, for their journey to Shippensburg
Notification to Simmons that he has received money for his commission for receiving and paying monies for the War Department. Cited in Simmons to Stevens 11/12/1796
Money to be applied to pay for troops on upper posts of the Ohio river. McClary's detachment furnished with one year's worth of clothing and traveled with Ellicott down the Ohio river. Due to insufficient nature of transportation previously offered to Ellicott he received additional boats from public stores. Mentioned that charges should go on Spanish treaty account. Noted that horses are employed to transport Indians and J. Heth to Philadelphia;
Troops in forts and posts along the Ohio are lacking in supplies and munitions. Wayne requested they be replenished for fear of famine and the inability to take over the posts vacated by the Spanish.
Wayne believed Wilkinson hoped to impeach Wayne so as to further his career and to facilitate the separation of the Western states from the Atlantic states with the help of Canada. Wayne provided enclosed letters documenting corruption and criminal plans.
Speaks of dealings with those who do not support the treaty. Refers to local conversation about who will be the next President; predicts John Adams over Jefferson. Acknowledges differing opinions.
Murray makes his apologizes to McHenry for the volume of his correspondence; he's a great talker, and he finds it agreeable to hold these soliloquies towards McHenry. He discusses some election matters, and wishes to be in Philadelphia, mostly so that he can see and talk to McHenry.
Accounts of contractor must be settled in the Treasury Department. Will submit that part of letter relative to aid afforded in transportation of provisions to the Secretary of Treasury.
Money disbursed to Col. Toussard and Capt. Donald Mitchell. Accountant's request for explanations on the expenditure of the sums to be provided by the Col. and Capt.
Rochefontaine accused Simmons of contradicting his description of a responsible accountant and paymaster through his most recent words pertaining to the chain of command.
Simmons certifies that $53.76 is due William A. McCrea, temporary Surgeon's Mate, being his pay, subsistence, and forage from Aug. 26 to Sept. 30, 1796.
To save postage, Fleming enclosed to the Secretary of War a letter containing the Quartermaster's store's returns and an additional return for military stores. There are still not included in any return laboratory tools and other things that Captain Price has in his laboratory. Some of them would be valuable in the hands of a person who knows how to use them and some of them are not fit for service. Fleming will soon make a return of them.
Notification to Jackson that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Captain Richard Greaton at Boston for his pay and subsistence for September. Cited in Jackson to Simmons, 11/03/1796.
Two powers of attorney with Lea's signature contain names he does not recollect. Unknown Captain sought money owed him by the State of Virginia. Possible forgery.
As directed by Simmons, Wentworth has paid $187.50 to Edmund H. Quincy and has enclosed Quincy's voucher. He should have transmitted the voucher by the last mail but has been unable to do so due to the effect of the gout in his hand.
