Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll of Lieutenant Richard Butler that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office and the account of pay of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Butler that will be credited to Craig's account.
Simmons explains his reasons for denying the amount Ingersoll claimed for a ration allowance on furlough in Boston and states the amount he will allow. Notifies Ingersoll that he is advancing him an amount of money and that he will receive it from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor for Massachusetts.
Cites a letter addressed to Josiah Fox regarding construction of frigate by James Hackett, constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Design based on sketch "A, "
same design as communicated by Secretary of State
Pattern articles should be made of the sergeants' and musicians' clothing to be inspected by the persons willing to contract for the production of those items. The patterns must be of the same quality that will be required of the contractors.
Except for some bags, tents, and camp kettles returned by Colonel Postlethwait of the Provision Department and tents, kettles, and axes by a wagoner who broke his wagon, there were no deposits made with Parker on the return of the Militia Army. General Irvine ordered Parker not to receive a single article because it was believed the Insurgents might take them after the Army returned.
Estimate of monies necessary to be appropriated by Congress for the expenses of the War Department Accountant's Office for the coming year. Lists salaries of employees and contingent expenses
