Simmons informs Williams that his account and receipts for expenditures at the Springfield Armory for the quarter ending September 30th have been examined, and a balance of $13194.46 has been found to be remaining in Williams' hands. Included in this settlement is $8200 paid to William's attorney, as well as a deduction of $25 for freight from Hartford to New Port, R.I., which was delivered to Archibald Crary.
Certification of payment; $61.10 to E. Beldin, for printing proposals for supply of rations and notification to officers to report to Brigadier General Wilkinson.
Simmons is notifying Henley that the militia of Johnson's expedition must be settled agreeably to the provisions of law, and thus requests that Henley forward to Simmons the muster and payrolls as well as any other documents in his possession which establish that payment should be authorized.
Has not yet made a contract for rations for Maryland troops. Two companies will be stationed at Fort McHenry and Frederick. Announces price per ration; asks if this is acceptable.
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the late presidential election, which produced a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
The Quartermaster General's office, the Inspector's office, the Paymaster General's office, and the Commanding Officer of the Artillerists & Engineers are all established at the Headquarters at the City of Washington. These General Orders establish the disposition of command for the Army throughout the United States and explain the duties of the officers at the sundry posts.
Arthur St. Clair requests reparation for horses stolen by the Indians. He delineates the problems of providing proof of theft by Indians, and that even those Indians caught generally claim to be from another tribe.
The Secretary of War provided Simmons with Timothy's account for printing done for the War Department, but before Simmons can remunerate Timothy, the authority on which the service was performed must be forwarded to Simmons. An oath must be attached which states that the prices in the accounts are what Timothy normally charges for the services that were rendered. This will lead to swift repayment.
On the accounts of Ebenezer Stevens there is a charge for pay, subsistence and forage for B. Genet, acting surgeon at the Fort Gay garrison from November 29th 1799 to July 1st 1800. Major General Hamilton apparently appointed Genet to take charge of this garrison and has since been mustered as such at the pay and emoluments of a surgeon's mate. Genet has forwarded a claim for his compensation from July 1st to the current date; Thus, Simmons requests that Dexter decide whether or not Genet's appointment by Hamilton is valid, as well as determine whether or not the pay and emoluments are to be continued for Dr. Genet for the period stated.
Certification of payment; $24.81 to John Bray, contractor, New Brunswick, for rations, fuel, straw and quarters furnished Lieutenant Drakes recruiting party, Cranberry New Jersey.
Certification of payment; Lieutenant and Adjutant John Walbach, United States Cavalry, for himself and servant while in New York and Shepherdstown, Virginia [now WV].
Letter from William Simmons, War Department Accountant, to John Chester, Federal Supervisor of the Revenue at Wethersfield, Connecticut. Citation only.
