In addition to a discussion of accounting matters related to General Wilkinson and Rudolph Tellin [?], Stevens notes that only two instances of the fever have occurred and it appears to be healthy in general.
Forwards a recommendation for a man to be appointed to some government office, but admits he is not sure how to respond to it; asks that the man be considered for any vacancies in the Departments of War, the Navy, or the Treasury.
Glad to hear W. Price is with Craig, will forward chest if it is present. Requested Craig notify Turner that a package will be forwarded to him shortly. Mentioned that war was likely in Europe, doubtful peace was ever possible.
Charges by Messrs. Carpenter and Findley for printing the returns of recruits, monthly returns, and advertising on their paper were inadmissible. the vouchers necessary for settlement are the responsibility of an officer and the authorization of the Secretary of War for printing. None exist, therefore Simmons cannot reimburse them.
Accounts and vouchers of late purveyor, that contain advances to Thomas Billington for clothing made for the Army received. Advances or expenditures not for a payment cannot be admitted unless specially ordered. Simmons requested documentation from proper authority who authorized the special purchase and the contract.
Freeman discusses his claim against the United States respecting the relief of refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia. He cites his own experiences living with his father in the city of Quebec.
Cited in Simmons to Dexter, 10/02/1800. Letter from Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War, to Major John Jacob Rivardi, engineer for fortifying the ports and harbors at Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
Certification of payment; $56.84 to Lewis Deblois for rations and quartermaster expenditures for detachment of 1st, 2d, 3d Regiment of Infantry encamped at the City of Washington, commanded by Brigadier General Wilkinson.
Newman warns of a possible conspiracy by slaves to foment a rebellion in Henrico County, Virginia. He urges that Virginia's arms and equipage be moved to Harpers Ferry to keep them from being seized by the conspirators.
The Superintendent of the Armory has applied for two tons of rolled iron which Hodgdon should forward to the Springfield Armory. Williams always wants to know the quantity of articles forwarded to his post and by whose care they are forwarded. If he is held responsible for the freight from Philadelphia, he will need to know the price of transportation.
Wolcott expresses oncern about the continued lack of a hospital near Newport for seamen arriving with contagious disorders. Newport deserves a hospital, as the military will most likely expand there. Buildings may be erected on public lands and would accommodate both seamen and soldiers. He asks Dexter to approve the necessary measures for erecting the buildings as soon as possible.
