Cover letter for Bissell's receipt roll for his detachment's pay. Explains matters in the receipt roll. Mentions desertion of a soldier. Cited in Simmons to Bissell 09/16/1796
Estimate of first two quarters exceeded actual expenses, balance remains with Craig who is waiting to find out total costs of transportation to Detroit and cost of forage in Canada. Advised auctioning round jackets and trousers at auction. Waiting on instructions for dealing with supply of flour held by Scott and Ernest.
Packet of vouchers received which were sent to Hodgdon through the War Office. In explaining how he classifies articles listed in returns Hodgdon noted that he does not permit more than 30 articles to one classification. Authorized drawing money from Col. Nevill.
Simmons certifies that $523.58 is due James Van Ingen for storage of 423 barrels of public gunpowder at Albany as certified by Michael G. Houdin, keeper of ordnance and military stores at Albany, New York.
Copy of letter written by Major Cushing with allegations against Wayne's conduct. McHenry advised Wayne on future interactions. McHenry requested Wayne hold a company at ready to meet company of Infantry for defense of frontier.
"Estimate of expenditures on account of the United States, in aid, and on account of the Armorers employed at Springfield in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in making public arms from August 1 to September 1 1796."
Major Burbeck makes report on the fort and facilities received from the British at Michilimackinac. Report cover the barracks, the fort, the store house, the powder magazine; the government house, the Council Room, the bake house, the stables, the Commandant's Garden, and the Subaltern's Garden.
McHenry requests that naval agent Jacob Sheaffe deliver timbers for James Hackett construction of frigate for service in the Mediterranean. Outlines requirement for two disinterested persons who will assess the value of timbers on oath.
McHenry informs Fox that contract for construction of 36 gun frigate will be assigned to James Hackett, who should begin making preparations. Expectation is ten months to completion. Has communicated with Secretary of Treasury. Discusses terms of contract. Timbers will come from existing public inventory. Discusses means of assessing value of timbers through disinterested agents. Asks to inform of Hackett's assent to conditions, to inquire into blacksmith terms to furnish iron work, and to select suitable timbers for the frigate.
Capt. Pierce is ordered to pay Samuel Meridith, Treasurer of the U. S., the sum of $212.53, being the balance left in his hands for recruiting and contingent expenses related to marching a detachment of recruits from Philadelphia to Pittsburg.
