Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
250 documents
Pay of Connecticut Soldiers
Explains that the Connecticut men who enlisted for 8 months in 1782 were considered by the state government to be militia in the service of the United States and were paid by the state accordingly. …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Treaty of Fort Stanwix with Six Nations
Treaty of peace between the United States and Six Nations. Promises return of hostages. Describes boundary lines and possession of land. Promises supply of goods to the Six Nations for their use and …
Samuel Kirkland PapersReports Offensive Conduct of Peter Schuyler at Fort Stanwix with Indian Treaty
Oliver Wolcott, acting as an Indian Commissioner, forwards a complaint about the conduct of Peter Schuyler to an unspecified addressee. Addresses the impropriety and offensive conduct of Schuyler, who …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.References Indian Treaty, Concern for Nearby Garrisons, Orders for Hostages
Honorably transmits articles of treaty with 6 Nations. Questions what to do with Indian hostages. Requests fresh information from Congress, orders to remain at this place to guard hostages and take …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Pay of Connecticut Continentals
Wolcott is requesting that Pierce inform him of the amounts that were provided by the Continental Army to pay the short term enlistees in the Connecticut militia. Since Connecticut had already …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Instructions for Vouchers & Certificates; Requests Final Settlement and Accounts for Pay Table
The assembly of Pennsylvania has ordered regimental agents to resolve their accounts with the Committee of Pay Table for the final settlement certificates. Wolcott informs Pierce that he will require …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Request for Recruiting Accounts
Wolcott needed copies of recruiting accounts collected by several captains.
Bill Warren CollectionRequest for copy of pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher
Requests pay roll for Captain Jonathan Thatcher of Colonel Swifts's Regiment, in the Northern Army, year 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Oliver Wolcott discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Oliver Wolcott encloses the returns from Connecticut requested by Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Application for Receipts
In accordance with a request by John Pierce, Wolcott is requesting that Huntington transmit to him copies of regimental agents' receipts so that settlements can be completed.
Gratz Collection of AutographsRuling of Connecticut Committee on Settling Accounts
Detailed description of process for settlement of accounts as voted on by elected committee for Connecticut army.
Bill Warren CollectionEnclosed Sundry Acts of General Assembly
Discussed settlement of accounts in Connecticut, repayment of army, and faults in current system.
Bill Warren CollectionDepreciation accounts of Connecticut Line
Depreciation accounts of Connecticut Line for services before 1 January 1780.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Concerning state settlements with the Army
Wolcott writes on Connecticut settlements with the officers of certain regiments, mentioning Colonel Sheldon and Colonel Lamb.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Captain Thacher's account
Lists the allowances for two battalions raised by General Assembly of Connecticut to serve in Northern Army. Thacher commanded a company in Colonel Herman Swift's Regiment. Notes that Thacher must …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts of the State of Connecticut, Etc.
Wolcott informs Pierce that he has done his best to arrange the accounts of the State of Connecticut in the manner directed by the Ordinance of Congress. He refers to Mr. Brownson's desire for …
Bill Warren CollectionAccount Information, Balance Owed United States
Wolcott gives detailed explanation for balance owed United States and account information for the militia and guards.
Bill Warren Collection
