Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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Frigate Building at Portsmouth; Qualifications of Capt. Thompson
Articles for the frigate building at Portsmouth have been ordered from the Purveyor. Wolcott has no notion of the qualifcations of Captain Thompson so McHenry should employ him as an agent based on …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Completing the Arms, Responsibility for Repairing Them
Wolcott points out that the payment to the purveyor should include the cost of completing the arms but the cost of repairing them constitutes a separate responsibility to be born elsewhere.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Charging Contractors for Transporting Stores
The Quartermaster General should be directed to render the specific amount of those expenses associated with the transportation of contractors' stores so that the contractors can be charged promptly.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Cases Involving Foreign Privateers Bringing Prizes into American Ports
Wolcott discusses the complexities related to the treatment of French vessels who have captured prizes and wish to bring them into American ports. The handling of these cases has significant …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Capture of the "Mount Vernon", Recommendation of William Smith, Etc.
There is concern about the entry of the prizes of French Privateers into American ports. Action on this matter will requre congressional and executive action, which will take time. Wolcott mentions …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Accurate Information about the Northwestern Frontier & the Mississippi River
Wolcott is preparing a report for the House of Representatives on the establishment of districts for the collection of duties upon the Mississippi River and upon the northern boundary of the United …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Transportation of Cannon, Etc.
Mr. O'Brian has reported on the state of Hughes' furnace and maintains that an 80-ton vessel cannot come within five miles of the works so another mode of transportation must be found. He says that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplying the Troops at the Western Posts
Wolcott wants to know the supplies that will be required at each of the western posts so he requires information on the number of men stationed at each post and the number of rations (specifying …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplies Sufficient for the Consumption of the Troops
Wolcott forwards a copy of a contract with James O'Hara who is responsible for issuing the supplies at the various posts. All the commanders at these posts should be given a copy of this agreement to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplies for the Sloop "Detroit"
Relative to McHenry's request for certain supplies for the Sloop "Detroit", Wolcott suggests that the articles be included in the line of the Quartermaster's Department.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Soliciting Proposals from Manufacturers to Supply the Army
Francis is directed to draft an advertisement for Wolcott 's perusal which solicits bids from manufacturers to supply the Army with hats, shoes, boots, horsemen's caps, and leather breeches. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Shipment of Six Pounders & Nine Pounders
The nine pounders will answer the purpose for which they were manufactured and should be sent though Hodgdon should judge whether they should examined, cleaned and proved before they are shipped. If …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Rejects Contract with Cozier & McCorry; Troops to be Provided for by James O'Hara
Rinds the contract with Cozier & McCorry objectionable. No supplies will be requested from them except for the Post of Telico. Troops in Tennessee will be provided for by Col. James O'Hara.
Oliver Wolcott Papers, 1795-1797Regarding Philadelphia's Recovery from Sickness
Wolcott informs Adams that the city of Philadelphia is returning to life after the recent outbreak of sickness there.
John Adams PapersRecommending a Replacement for Lewis, the Messenger
Since McHenry's messenger Lewis has been killed by the yellow fever (or ague), Wolcott recommends, as a replacement for Lewis, William Markwert who has been highly recommended by Mr. Borrows [?].
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.On the Safety of Philadelphia for Congress, and Why France Will Continue to Plunder American Shipping While Her War With England Lasts
Wolcott advises the president on the safety of Philadelphia as a place for Congress to convene, given its recent outbreak of sickness; Wolcott assures him that it is now safe. Opines on U.S.-French …
John Adams PapersObtaining the Articles Required by the Algerian Treaty, Etc.
Wolcott wants a report on the preparations for obtaining the articles required by the Algerian Treaty. Can anything be done to accelerate the production of masts and spars. He also wants Francis's …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Obtaining Guns for the Algerian Frigate
The guns on board the revenue cutter will be returned unless they are taken for the Algerian frigate. Worries it is possible that in all the public magazines no six pounders can be found in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Obtaining Guns for the Algerian Frigate
Wolcott discusses Mr. Carter's report on the fitness of Mr. Hughes' furnace and finds an unacceptable situation at that place. If Hughes is not able to supply the guns for the Algerian frigate, then …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Obtaining Cannon for the Frigate
Wolcott considers the prospect of obtaining the six pounders from Mr. Hughes to be remote so the question arises as to whether the short six pounders on hand can be mounted with the long nine pounders …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Nine Pounders & Six Pounders for the Frigate
Mr. DeCosta informs Wolcott that the nine pounders produced by Hughes' furnace are of sufficient quality for the frigate though they still should be cleaned and proved. If the six pounders are also …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.My Opinion Respecting the Charge for the Casks
Respecting the charge for casks mentioned in Mr. Arden's letter, Wolcott observes that his proposal seems reasonable depending of course on what the market indicates. He inquires about the safety of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Justififying the Expense of Supplies Delivered to Fort Norfolk
Colonel Carrington has reported that the Commanding Officer of Fort Norfolk in Virginia has directed that his supplies be delivered to the fort rather than to the nearby town. Wolcott wants to know if …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Escorting Indians to New Lands
According to instructions, Wolcott has written to the Surveyor General to determine the proper location for Indian relocation under the treaty with General Wayne of 3 August 1795. The Surveyor General …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Contracts with Approval from War & Treasury Departments
Agrees to pay account to Tate & Stothart as advised by the Secretary of War. Warns that any contract must have approval of the Treasury Department or the War Department, and all contracts for supplies …
Oliver Wolcott Papers, 1795-1797
