Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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Payment of Troops and Mounted Militia Under General Wayne
Wolcott explains the sums provided for the pay of the troops and mounted militia serving under Major General Wayne.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Military Stores, Duties, and Description of Departments
Since Samuel Hodgdon has been designated the Intendant of Military Stores, Wolcott describes in detail his duties in relation to the Department of War and the Department of the Treasury and the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Means of the Treasury Are Adequate, Etc.
Among a number of other financial matters, Wolcott assures Hamilton that the means of the Treasury are sufficient to address any emergency that may emerge.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Legal Authority to Pay States, Individuals
Wolcott maintains that the same legal principles should apply in directing money to states that apply to individuals.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.General Principles Governing the Accounts of Your Office
The Comptroller explains the principles and instructions by which the Office of the Intendant of Military Stores is to be governed.
William Irvine PapersEnclosed Receipts of J. Habersham for Warrants to be Issued by Sec. of War
Enclosed receipts of John Habersham for expenses related to imports and tonage. Orders to issue warrants in his favor for the aforementioned expenses.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts of J. Habersham for Warrant to be Issued by Sec. of War
Enclosed receipt of John Habersham which acknowledged receipt of money as delivered by Samuel Meredith for incidental and contingent expenses. Warrant is to be issued in favor of Habersham.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts of J. Habersham
Encloses two receipts for $9 for duties on imports and tonnage.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Eighty Nine Casks of Saltpeter
Wolcott transmits an invoice and bill of lading for 89 casks of saltpeter which is on board the vessel "Bacchus"-- Richard George, Master--currently docked in the port of Philadelphia. Hodgdon is to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Difficulties in Obtaining Saltpeter
Wolcott discusses a letter from the bankers in Holland which describes the unfavorable prospects of obtaining significant quantities of saltpeter in Europe. Information from Hamburg demonstrates that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Deliberates Pension of Mr. Hatton; Does Not Authorize Payment
Wolcott discusses the case of Lt. William Hatton and his claim that he warrants a pension. He finds that under current law Hatton is not eligible to be placed on the pension list,.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Decision on States' Payment of Militias
Does not find any authority given by law to make payments to a state for the services of militia, on different principles from those which govern in other cases. Therefore conceives that the practice …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Comments on the Payment Claim of a Commanding Officer
Wolcott inquires about the claim for pay of an officer who is the colonel of a regiment of militia in Washington County and was directed by the Secretary of War to command a detachment of one hundred …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Claim of Nathaniel Dummon
Wolcott provides a detained examination of the claim to compensation of Nathaniel Dummon, Assistant to the Commandant of Prisoners in the Department of Rhode Island.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Claim of Colonel Sproat for Pay as Officer of Militia
Wolcott has no doubts about the claims of Colonel Sproat for pay as officer of militia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Bonds from Amsterdam Banks, Disbursement of Funds, Etc.
Wolcott discusses several Treasury matters including bonds placed to the credit of the United States by bankers at Amsterdam, and bills of lading for casks of saltpeter shipped from Hamburg on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Bad Quality of Hats & Shoes
General Wayne has complained about the poor quality of the hats and shoes supplied to his Army by the contractors for 1793. Wolcott advises that he will take appropriate measures against those …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Advances to Contractors; Exchange Rates in London and Amsterdam
Among sundry Treasury matters, Wolcott discusses Mr. Cope's requests for funds to be advanced to the contractors for rations and clothing and the rate of exchange governing the sales of bills of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Accounts of James Seagrove
Enclosed are the records relative to the settlement of the accounts of James Seagrove, Agent for Indians Affairs in the Southern Department. These accounts involve the receipt and distribution of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Heavy Requisition from Elliot & Williams, Etc.
Notes are being prepared for remittances to General Miller and Mr. Williams. $90,000 will be transported to Fort Cumberland for the pay of the Army. Heavy requisitions have been made of Contractors …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Verifies Results of Accounts; Instructions from Sec. of War
After examining his accounts, his conduct will be governed by instructions from the Secretary of War.
Oliver Wolcott Papers, 1795-1797Tools Needed by Blacksmiths in Indian Country
Wolcott condedes that Pickering is better able to select the tools needed by blacksmiths being sent to Indian Country.
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