Request for the appointment of an orderly in the Fort Johnson hospital with a recommendation for "old soldier" Charles Murphy to fill the position. Enclosed with Kalteisen to Simmons, 11/01/1796.
General Wayne discusses the British removal from U.S. territories and the poor repair of inherited military fortifications. Wayne encloses an estimate from the Quartermaster detailing the costs involved in repair.
Notification that he will receive his pay from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor in New York. Requests that Dayton send in his receipts and vouchers for examination to settle his account.
Notification to Stevens that he will receive funds that he is to transfer to Captain Michael Kalteisen at Fort Johnson for the pay of Kalteisen, Ensign Robert Torrans, and Kalteisen's men. Cited in Stevens to Simmons, 10/21/1796.
Simmons certifies that $461.17 is due Ensign Robert Torrans and Captain Michael Kalteisen and the men under his command, being his and their pay for July and August 1796.
The medicine chest sent with Captain Strong arrived, as has the clothing. Doctor Dalcho will write separately to state which medicines are needed but were not in the chest.
Delayed writing Hodgdon in hopes of visiting him, just received news Brown cannot leave Detroit. Describes Detroit, its inhabitants as mostly French with some Scottish merchants. Will procure a fox skin for Mrs. Hodgdon next spring. Mentioned Dr. Barton never received Brown's letter and collection of plants from Fort Jefferson. Supposed rebels in Pittsburgh destroyed them.
Notifies Captain Littlefield that his pay has been forwarded to the paymaster at West Point and that the pay for Littlefield's detachment has been forwarded to Lt. Nanning Vischer
Simmons certifies that $38.82 is due Francis Mentges, being his traveling expenses going to West Point New York to inspect and muster the troops, and to Albany New York to inspect the stores.
Apologizes for not having written but he has been busy with work. Asks for news regarding the succession of the President and hopes that it will not bring strife. Describes a storm on Lake Huron. Encloses a letter for his sister.
Polk informs Simmons that the receipt of John Blakely was transmitted to the Commissioners of the Revenue enclosed in a letter, along with receipts for two other men.
