The Secretary of War specifically confined extra rations for scouts to a given amount and series of dates, neither of which were adhered to by Swan. Therefore amount for the extra rations given scouts deducted from payments. SImmons communicated this information to Swan so that he may make the necessary deductions from the scouts future pay.
Account of supplies furnished the 6th regiment of infantry approved, balance due Carraway which he will receive payment from Griffith McRea, Collector at Wilmington.
Treasurer to remit sum to McRea. Simmons requested he use sum to pay James Carraway, contractor who furnished supplies to the 6th Regiment of infantry in Averyborough.
Certification of payment; $195.38 to Cadet James Wilson, Artillerists and Engineers for expenses, being ordered by Lieutenant Colonel Tousard, under direction of Major General Hamilton to assist in the formation of a Code of Instruction and Discipline for the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Vouchers suspended in the accounts of John Wilkins Jr. by comptroller for further explanation. Gives the numbers of the abstracts suspended with description and reason why suspended.
In settling the accounts of William Crafts as Agent for the Department in Charleston, South Carolina, he is to be allowed for all disbursements for purchases made or contracts entered into by him two and a half percent and one percent on all other disbursements.
Simmons received accounts and requested a copy of the instruction or authorization for the payment of rations to the scouts of Lincoln and Maddison Counties per Warrants No. 77, 78, 79, and 80.
Simmons received letter from David Ames, superintendent that lead Simmons to inquire about the drawing of rations at the armoury at Springfield. Simmons requested Williams investigate and report back to him.
P.S. Enclosed a copy of an Act for the Regulation of Public Arsenals and Magazines for Williams' government.
Hagner has learned from Mr. Condy that Hodgdon's son has passed through Alexandria and is expected to be in Washington City soon. The Treasurer remitted the money to the Cashier Bank and endorsed the warrant to be remitted to Houdin which accounts for Hodgdon not receiving it.
Articles of Agreement between Samuel Dexter and Michael McKewan, merchant of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, [West Virginia] to supply rations.
