Simmons certifies that $936.92 is due Benjamin Hawkins, being the balance of his compensation and expenses as Commissioner for negotiating a treaty with the Creek Nation of Indians from April 19 to August 19, 1796 and expenses returning home.
Simmons certifies that $45.30 is due Joseph Strong, late Surgeon's Mate, being his pay, subsistence, and forage from May 1 to May 31, 1796, the day of his resignation.
Further addresses the obtaining of funds and transportation required by the Army Quartermaster Department. Details why he has been unable to move on these issues without knowing more about the necessary items. Describes (by line-item) the expenditures of his department and the Army Indian Department. Promises further reports on the expenditures of the army departments.
Wolcott discusses the complexities related to the treatment of French vessels who have captured prizes and wish to bring them into American ports. The handling of these cases has significant implications with regard to the neutrality of the United States vis a vis the war between Britain and France.
Simmons certifies that $162.48 is due Corporal Edward O'Connolly of Capt. Richard Sparks' Company 3rd Sub Legion, being his pay from April 1, 1794, the day he was paid prior to being captured by Indians northwest of the Ohio, to Aug. 18 1796, the day of his arrival in Philadelphia.
Four packets containing vouchers mailed today addressed to Secretary of War. List contents. Requests instructions on how to classify items in returns and what departments the item belong. Craig still seeking reimbursement for his work with Ordnance and Clothing Departments.
Boats to be provided to Mr. Ellicott. Request someone to call upon A. Scott to provide necessary evidence that flour was contracted for by the United States and that M. Ernest is correct in his fulfillment of this request. Hopes to settle compensation of work in ordnance and clothing departments.
Attempting to ascertain how many stores in 1794 were in the public arsenal. Requests a return of stores received by Craig. Notification that Hodgdon was reappointed to receive and pay all bills.
Muster and pay rolls received. The amount due on the pay roll will be forwarded to Vischer by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York. Explains the specific accounts of soldiers Thomas Fisher and John Kelley.
Notifies Freeman of the receipt and examination of the pay roll of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for July. The approved balance to be remitted to to Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York. Provides itemized list of revisions to the payroll.
Requests that Thompson forward his "receipt rolls" for his company and his "recruiting account and vouchers" to the War Department in order to certify disbursement of the funds in his hands.
Simmons certifies that $2428.11 is due the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point, New York, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Rochefontaine, being their pay, subsistence, and forage for July 1796.
