Col. [Henry] Gaither has drawn on his account for advances for the recruiting service. Simmons is asked whether Gaither has an account in Simmons' office and what balance is due him?
Simmons noted that Leverett's accounts were settled and information transmitted prior to this letter. Simmons stated that all the information Leverett required he had in hand.
Enclosed are three returns respecting articles needed at Detroit, Niagara, and Michilimackinac. The articles listed therein should be delivered to the Quartermaster General for transportation. General Wilkinson sent a cartridge box as a model but Newman does not know how to send it. The Secretary is still exceedingly indisposed.
Williams explains his suspicions that General Shepard has deliberately ignored the troubles at Springfield despite the fact that he is chairman of the committee charged with investigating those troubles.
Simmons felt the account submitted by William and Rogers furnished for the troops at posts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Accomack, and York were not genuine and requested Carrington examine them for his second opinion as to their verity.
Hagner wants to know what is to be done with the bill that continues to be unpaid. The general has yet to hear from Mr. Stevens and he leaves George Town today for the Springs. He seems perfectly willing to have the business accommodated in the manner already suggested.
