Discusses the claim of the administrator to the estate of Peter Harris, a late soldier of the Rhode Island Line (Continental Army), and its relation to the Act of Limitations.
Simmons certifies that $153.36 is due George Moore and Richard Glover, spies ordered into service by Governor Isaac Shelby of Kentucky, being their pay for protecting the frontier of Logan County from March through May 1796.
Duties and responsibilities of the frigate inspector described, presumably at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Should Colonel Thompson accept the terms, McHenry will submit name to President of United States General George Washington for approval.
Enclosed is a copy of the estimate of clothing sent to the Secretary of the Treasury. Patterns for every article mentioned in the estimate should be ready for the inspection of persons who want to contract. If there are articles that are in store that may serve to replace those that are deficient, they should be sent to the office where, if approved, the Seal of the Office will be put on them.
Since Bright was enlisted for three years, and not during the war, he is not entitled to land. Enclosed is Howard's warrant for five hundred dollars for which a receipt is required. Who are likely to be the electors of the President and Vice President for Maryland?
The articles forwarded have arrived except for a deficiency of 24 pounds of steel and fifteen large files. The loss of steel occurred during the passage from Philadelphia to Manchester. Enclosed is a letter from Adam Bowser regarding the stopppage of his pay during the time of sickncess. Bowser is a faithful industrious man so any possible indulgence should be granted to him.
Informs Slough that he must comply with the terms of the bond for the settlement of his account or Simmons will refer the matter to the Attorney General
Informs Slough that the bond in which he is associated with his son, Capt. Jacob Slough, for the settlement of Jacob's account with the War Office must be complied with or Simmons will refer the matter to the Attorney General
Simmons requests that Scott comply with the terms of a bond in which Scott joined Capt. Jacob Slough to prevent his turning the issue over to the Attorney General
Simmons certifies that $339.41 is due Captain John Wade, Major and Inspector in the 1st Sub Legion, being the balance of his account for recruiting, pay, subsistence, and forage through September 1796.
Notifies Jackson that he will receive funds from the Treasurer for the pay of George Claghorne, Constructor of the Navy frigate building at Boston. Cited in Jackson to Simmons, 10/26/1796.
