Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
250 documents
Questions on Calculations
Wolcott requested clarification on calculations included in previous correspondence.
Bill Warren CollectionList of Persons Paid by State of Connecticut
By act of Connecticut State Legislature, Wolcott transmitted list of persons paid by CT on behalf of U.S.
Bill Warren CollectionInformation on Bounties Due
Discussed details of bounties and method of payment.
Bill Warren CollectionAaron Swetland Receipt
Encloses Aaron Swetland's receipt, agreeably to request.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the account of William Blount
The Auditor of the Federal Treasury writes that the Comptroller of the Federal Treasury has referred to him the accounts of William Blount, late Deputy Paymaster General of North Carolina, for …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts
Letter from the Auditor's Office at the Treasury to the Commissioner of Army Accounts; mentions regimental surgeons.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Enclosed account against the United States
Encloses an account against the United States transmitted to him by William Judd, agent for the distribution of certificates for the Connecticut Line.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Business of Naval Department: Difficulty Securing Appointments; Ship-building
Wolcott observes that the business of the Naval Department is still divided between the War Department and the Treasury Department. Mr. Higgenson has been contracted to build a ship in Massachusetts. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Transmission of Vouchers, Certificates, and Pensions through the War Office
Wolcott argues that the accounts accompanied by vouchers relative to the payment of pensions to invalids should be deposited in the Treasury and abstracts sent to the War Department for their …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Pay of Officers Not Entitled to Depreciation
Wolcott inquires as to whether a balance of nominal pay due an officer of the late army, not entitled to depreciation from the United States or a State, has been considered as equivalent to specie or …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)On the claim of Doctor Elliot
Auditor of the Treasury writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the claim of Doctor Elliot.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Compensation claim
Discusses the claim of Captain Fenner for compensation for his service as agent for the North Carolina Line in the Revolutionary War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Auditor's report to the Comptroller regarding the account of Henry Knox
Report, Auditor's report re account of Henry Knox with subsequent endorsements from the Comptroller and the Register of the Treasury.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Account of John Sherman
Discusses the account of John Sherman, one of the agents for distributing the final settlement certificates to the Army. Requests information on the appointment of agents.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Traveling Expenses
Enclosed traveling expenses of the Secretary of War. Expenses incurred visiting military posts. Charges still pending;
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Response to Inquiry about Depreciation of Pay for Enlisted Men
Wolcott warns that it is erroneous to assume that a soldier who enlisted in January 1780 is entitled to depreciation on his pay under an enlistment of twelve months made in January 1778.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Question Regarding Military Claims
Inquiry regarding the settlement of claims from the last war barred by the limitations set forth by Congress.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Proposes Establishment of Superintendent of Indian Affairs
Prepared set of forms to establish office of superintendent of Indian affairs. Hopes to establish officer to superintend examination of settlements and public property of the U.S., an indispensable …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Procedures for Invalid Payments
The Comptroller of the Treasury states that pension payments have not been made correctly, and asks Secretary Knox to please correct the list by which Thomas Smith makes his payments.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Payments to Invalid Pensioners in Massachusetts & A List of Unclaimed Pensions
Wolcott confirms receipt of Lincolns letter of February 28th. The letter contained an account of payments to invalid pensioners in Massachusetts for the year ending March 4th 1790 as well as a list …
Robert Goodloe HarperPayment of Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates after 1 June 1792
Wolcott gives his opinion that no assignment of pay made by a non-commissioned officer or private after June 1st, 1792 is valid. There is nothing in the law that prevents payments to the attorneys of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Payment for Jurors
The Comptroller of the Currency writes that compensation for jurors of the clerks of the circuit court traveling and issuing certificates for pensions for invalids is fully provided for by a section …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Means of Transferring Money among Departments
In order to adjust certain claims, the Treasury Department requires that an account should be received of all monies advanced by the War Department, with the exception of the pay of the Army,.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Letter of Instruction to Mr. Howell
Wolcott, the Comptroller, issues instructions on handling Army finances to Howell, the Commissioner of Army Accounts;
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Instructions to the Paymaster General
Wolcott provides detailed instructions to Swan who is the newly appointed Paymaster General to the Troops of the United States.
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