Brigadier General Otho H. Williams
21 documents
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Obligations to Contractors
Discussion on obligation of government to pay balance when accounts are settled.
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Credit Issued to U.S. by Merchants
Personal perspective on credit issued to U.S. gov't by contractors in lieu of payments. Requests information on location of troops in the west so contractors can supply them.
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Contracts and Payment
Enclosed contract between U.S. government and Elliot and Williams. Noted contract did not specify method of payment.
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Williams discusses credit on a War Office account with Knox
Letter, discusses business transaction.
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Williams discusses contracted rations with Knox
Letter, discussses contract to supply rations.
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Employment of Contractors
Williams brother to write Knox about contract between government and his business. Hopes for additional employment.
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Claim of Benjamin Foup
Supports Shoup's claim as invalid, supporting documentation of the soldiers tours of duty given.
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Williams Declines Promotion on the Grounds of Health
Letter, declines command commission; describes health as precarious over the past two years.
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Reasons for declining promotion
Brigadier General Otto Williams candidly offers apology for non-acceptance of commission, providing details for why he declined the offer. Williams perceives no temptation to his ambition in the …
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Prospects for War & Officer Appointments
Letter, discusses prospects for war and officer appointments.
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Private Letter on Appointment
Reassured Knox that Williams did not fabricate excuse for not accepting appointment. Noted that he held no personal ambitions to be second in command, a factor that Knox used to try and sell …
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Declined Appointment
With sincere regret Williams declined appointment to Brigadier General due to poor health.
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Appointment
Williams honored with Knox's opinion, but cannot accept appointment due to health problems and his current engagement taking care of orphan children.
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Recommendation of Mr. Barbier
Hopes for the appointment of Mr. Barbier, includes supporting evidence of his good character.
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Preparations for Building Military, Recommendation of William Buchanan Smith
Rumors that Congress will create standing military, Williams included recommendations of French gentlemen who he though fit to command. Hoped their military knowledge would excuse their nationality …
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Appointment of Chief Artillerist
Notified Knox that Louis Henry Bouteiller was appointed Chief Artillerist at Baltimore. Lists his credentials and conditions for the appointment. Samuel Dodger also appoint to assist in process.
General Otho Williams Papers, MS# 908.
