In the absence of the Comptroller, Clerk Rann acknowledges receipt of Simmons' letter dated the 23rd of July and its enclosures all of which will be carefully preserved and laid before the Comptroller upon his return.
Simmons repeatedly requested account balance information from Mr. Betterton, clerk at Office, but he can not offer information on accounts due to the previously settled accounts with Treasury. Simmons requested information on accounts current in Fleming's possession in order to settle accounts.
Warrant No. 3925 issued in favor of John Jordan Jr. Warrant was made payable at the Bank of the United States but upon inquiry at auditor's office, the warrant was yet to be cashed.
Simmons submitted draft written by Dayton but was refused. It was deemed more appropriate for Dayton to report charges and receive credit through his accounts. Therefore draft was returned to Dayton.
Commanding Officers of corps, detachments, posts, garrison, and recruiting parties belonging to the military establishment of the United States are to report to Brigadier General Wilkinson in Washington; and all officers on furlough are to report to the same officer with all possible dispatch.
All printers within the United States who published invitations for proposals for contracts of the 13th of March last are requested to insert the above in their papers, once a week for two months.
Discusses the appointment of teachers and engineering instructors for the planned artillery & engineer cadet school; observes that no native Americans have adequate engineering training, but that Mr. Foncin, currently overseeing the construction of Fort McHenry at Baltimore, might do well in the position. Also recommends that a mathematician be appointed as superintendent. Notes that applications have been made for commissioners to "the Southern Indians" in a recent sale of land by North Carolina (which was appropriated for in the last session of Congress). Recommends two individuals for this purpose. A postscript mentions the enclosure of a communication from an Indian chief, Bloody Fellow.
Williams admits that his mind is filled with apprehension relative to his estimate for July. His estimate with the pay and muster rolls of the armorers, as handed to him by the Superintendent, was enclosed in a letter to the Secretary of War which he carried to the post office himself on July 8th.
Samuel Hodgdon requests that General MacPhearson close the account of military stores opened for supply of his Corps of Blues during the campaign against John Fries Rebels. This letter encloses a copy MacPhearson's account: "Return of Sundry Articles of Military Quarter Master's Stores, delivered to General McPherson for the use of his Corps."
Account of Henry Foxall and Co. abstract enclosed. Credit to account given. Simmons requested Hodgdon update the books of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
Certification of payment; $4651.75 to Henry Foxall and Company, for foundry moulds, flasks for casting cannon, and a boring mill prepared near Philadelphia, at request of Secretary of Treasury.
Certification of payment; $14.90 for retained rations to Captain Phillip Gossler, in Colonel Daniel Mays Regiment of York County Militia, ordered into service to suppress an insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania, 1794.
Notification that merchandise listed on enclosed invoice arrived, excepting kegs of powder. Request to dispose of Negro woman and her children. Account information on Colonel Hawkins.
