Cover letter for receipts from Lieut. William Wilson, Nehemiah Freeman, George Fleming, and Frederick Sprig in the amounts listed. Cited in Simmons to Fish 11/11/1796
Clothing and whiskey for upcoming winter arrived at Fort Washington. Upon returning to Philadelphia and settling all accounts, will relinquish his position as Quartermaster General. Mentioned suffering considerable embarrassment due to the type of contract used to procure provisions. Contractor has not fulfilled his obligations and Wilkins had to secure provisions using alternate sources. Requested instruction on how to deal with contractor. Advised selling oxen and pack horses to recoup costs.
Advises Hodgdon that another bill has been given to the War department for cleaning and repairing muskets at West Point and recommends that Hodgdon investigate the state of the muskets at that post.
Requests that the Secretary of War direct that balances of monies owed by Captain Daniel Britt, paymaster of the 1st Sub-Legion be refunded to the War Department
Simmons certifies that $655.42 is due Joseph Cranch, being the amount of his account for repairing and cleaning arms and finding materials for the same at West Point.
In addition to Mr. Cranch's account for $2030.50 for cleaning and repairing arms at West Point is Hodgdon's letter agreeable to the contract. Cranch has rendered another account of the same kind with the same prices afixed to the charges of $655.42. It appears that an examination is needed of the costly repairs of the muskets at West Point for which a very considerable sum has already been expended.
Medals to be presented to Indians as gifts to be struck in England due to cost and workmanship. McHenry requested Mr. Trumbull design the engraving for the medals.
Murray writes a friend letter to McHenry, discussing his need for a boarding house during the session, as well as political news from Baltimore, French politics, and casual greetings.
Encloses instructions for the immediate selection and delivery of uniform clothing to the garrisons, ordering Wallington to carry them out, as Col. Meigs, the officer to whom the instructions are addressed, remains very ill. Seems to grant Meigs' full authority in this matter to Wallington. Informs Wallington that much clothing should have arrived at Greeneville, he is to forward that supply to the head of the line. Advises against any delay, as the season is growing late.
Lewis acknowledges receipt from Simmons Warrant No. 1598 for $548.80 which he will transmit to David Ames on account of the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts who is to be accountable for due application thereof.
Enclosed certification of R. Whiley character, request to promote him if a vacancy in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers or Cavalry becomes available.
