Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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Qualifications of Capt. Samuel Nicholson & Capt. John Foster Williams
Wolcott addresses the qualifications of Samuel Nicholson and John Foster Williams for command during the critical state of the country.
Robert Goodloe HarperPurchasing Cannon Gunpowder and Musket Gunpowder
Wolcott informs McHenry of the amounts of cannon gun powder he has purchased through the agency of John Delafield and William Kenyon in addition to fine musket gun powder that is now in the magazine …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Purchase of Ten Tons Powder & Delays in the Purchase of Casks
The ten tons of powder have been purchased. Wolcott regrets that McHenry deems it necessary to notify Mr. Fleming if there are delays in the delivery of casks.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Peter Schuyler's Inappropriate Activity at Indian Negotiations
Refers to the incident where Peter Schuyler inappropriately attended a negotiation with Indians at Fort Stanwix, bringing his own interpreter. His presence frustrated the proceedings and caused …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Paying the Drafts of the Paymaster General
In order to pay the drafts of the Paymaster General, Wolcott has directed the Collector at Philadelphia to place to the credit of Samuel Meredith twenty thousand dollars. This is the best way to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Order from the Baltimore Naval Yard
Wolcott requests an order on the naval yard at Baltimore, specifically for articles related to ordnance equipment.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Opinions of the Heads of Departments
Wolcott has signed the paper requesting opinions from the heads of departments but he maintains that written opinions should not be requested without the direction of the President.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Naval Armament Expenditures
The Secretary of the Treasury sends to the Secretary at War a letter that encloses a general statement of expenditures for the Naval establishment for the year 1797. Enclosures to this letter are …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Muskets for Patterns & Saltpeter from Hamburg
George Fleming has informed Wolcott that there no Charlesville muskets at West Point that might be used as patterns for contracts negotiated in Vermont. Hodgdon is directed to furnish six muskets as …
Oliver Wolcott PapersGuns Stocks to be Transported to Hartford and Springfield
Wolcott inquires about the number of gun stocks that can be transported to Hartford. He asks about the expense of delivering them to the public stores in Springfield. He asks whether a vessel could be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.General statement of naval expenditures
Transmits a general statement of naval expenditures through the end of 1797, along with several abstracts exhibiting the names of agents to whom expenditures made.
Miscellaneous Printed Records, 1774-1830. (RG93)Funds Remitted for Purchase of Gunds, Cannons, Arms, and Military Supplies
Outlines account of 45,586 pounds sterling for the purchase of muskets with bayonets and cannons for land and navy efforts. Contracts have been drawn to manufacture muskets and salt peter. Refers to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Expenditures of the Naval Establishment
Wolcott transmits a general statement of the expenditures of the Naval Establishment through the year 1797. Included are abstracts which show the names of the agents by whom the expenditures are made.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Establishing a Military Post at Palmyra, Tennessee
Referring to a letter from Morgan Brown, Collector for the District of Tennessee, Wolcott recommends the establishment of a small military post at Palymyra in Tennessee which is located on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Division of the Naval Business
The Secretary of the Treasury recommends the following division of the Naval business. The Secretary of War is responsible for governing and directing the officers and men in service and making the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Details Surrounding Musket Manufacture Contract
Letter, discusses contract for manufacture of muskets. Directs issue of 3,000 musket stocks to Robert McCormick, arms contractor. Asks that the two best of the finished muskets, being made on the …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Correspondence Related to Charlesville Musket Patterns
Wolcott expresses concern for promised Charlesville-pattern muskets. Refers to previous correspondence with Mchenry and with George Fleming, storekeeper at West Point. Fleming was disappointed in the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Contract with Mr. McCormick to Manufacture Arms
Refers to contract with Mr. McCormick to manufacture arms for the public. Superintendence of such should revert to the War Department.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Charleville Muskets to Serve as Patterns
Harris is directed to forward to John Kilty, Supervisor of Revenue at Baltimore, the best six muskets of the Charleville model in the public stores to serve as patterns for small arms which residents …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionCannon Powder Stored in Charleston
Henry W. DeSaussure has purchased cannon powder which is deposited in the public magazine in Charleston, under the care of John Leveday, Powder Inspector in the service of the United States.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Calling for official written opinions outside of the direction of the President
Wolcott informs McHenry that he has responded to his request for the opinion of the Department Secretaries on the issue of the Provisional Army and its order of rank. Wolcott strongly suggests, …
James McHenry PapersArrangment of rank for Generals in the Provisional Army
James McHenry had solicited the opinions of the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and the Navy on the matter of seniority for the Generals selected by George Washington for the Provisional Army. The …
James McHenry PapersAccount of US Revenue, Commerce, & Expenditures, 1795-1798
Response to request from Secretary of War about state of U.S. revenue. Lists amounts, 1795-1798, commerce. Includes sales of domestic and foreign spirits, post office stamp sales and duties, bank …
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