Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
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Irregular Practices of Mr. Swan
Wolcott lists the duties required of the Paymaster of the Troops and maintains that Caleb Swan failed to discharge them when he advanced large sums based on vague estimates without payrolls and having …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Treating with the Hostile Indians
Knox provides general ideas on how the Commissioners should treat with the hostile Indians
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Paying Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, and Privates
Hamilton discusses the provisions that should be made for discharging by Office of the Accountant part of the pay due the Commissioned Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Privates of the Army. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Good Feathers Are Available from Benjamin Strang
Simmons is pleased to report that a large quantity of good feathers--scarcely to be had at any price--are available at a reasonable price from Benjamin Strang.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Estimate of Supplies Furnished to the Militia of Georgia
Since the 1793 accounts of the Contractor for supplying the troops in Georgia have not been received, Wolcott is uable to provide an estimate of the supplies furnished to the militia under the orders …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Addressing the Inquiry About the Public Buildings
Hamilton directs Hodgdon to look into an inquiry about the public buildings which he presumes were built for the War Department and which should be the subject of regular consultation between the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Accounts with Mr. Habersham Relative to Military Expenses in Georgia
Wolcott affirms that John Habersham, in the district of Savannah, has been authorized to enter into contracts and make disbursements for various objects in relation to the military establishment in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Total & Unparalled Disregard of Law & Instruction
Hamilton expresses his energetic disapproval of Caleb Swan's method of disbursement of the money committed to him as Pay Master to the troops. This practice is absolutely inconsistent with the order …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Cost of Military Supplies in New Jersey
Hamilton argues that superintendance is required of the business of supplying the militia during their march through New Jersey in order to ensure that the public is not charged unreasonable prices. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplies and Transportation for the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Militias
Blaine, the assistant quartermaster general of the militia army, is asked for his agency to supply transportation, forage straw, and fuel for the Pennsylvania and New Jersey militias moving agains the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Requests Appointment of Conductors for Stores for Winchester
Hodgdon is directed to appoint Conductors of Stores who will take orders from Colonel Carrington or whoever is agent at Winchester. Hamilton wants the names of these Conductors transmitted to him.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Question of Samuel Hodgdon's Accounts
Wolcott discusses Samuel Hodgdon's request for pay as Quartermaster during the period April 19 - July 15, 1792. The issue seems to focus on the question of whether Hodgdon was in fact the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Purchase of Land for Fortifications
The Secretary of the Treasury informs the Governor of Virginia that a maximum amount of one thousand dollars of federal money is authorized for the purchase of land for fortifications. The money will …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Provisioning the Westward Expedition Against the Insurgents
The agent at Trenton and the Contractors at Philadelphia, Reading, and Lancaster will supply most of the provisions needed to get to Carlisle.For the route westward it should be ascertained whether …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Preparations of the Militia Responding to the Whiskey Rebellion
In preparation to meet the Whiskey Rebellion, the Governor will be calling up a state militia and has agreed that arms and accoutrements will be supplied by the State.There are calls for agents, …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Preparation for Return of Troops following Whiskey Rebellion Insurrection
In preparation for the return of the army from western Pennsylvania, supplies should be provided for the return of the troops to the following locations with the designated officer in charge of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.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.Outlines the Duties of Hodgdon, the New SuperIntendent of Military Stores
Hodgdon is informed that he has been appointed Superintendent of Military Stores. His duties in relation to the Departments of War and Treasury are defined and he is provided with the forms he will …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Need to Facilitate the Return of Detachments of Sick Men
Hamilton inquires about the need to facilitate the return of detachments of sick men and the necessity of advancing money to them. He assumes that the amount should not exceed two thousand dollars so …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Mustering Troops for the Whiskey Rebellion
Refers to militia detachment assembling in New Jersey to march against insurgents in Western Pennsylvania. Requests supplies and transportation be provided and to locate points of rendezvous.The …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Miller is Appointed Quartermaster General Against the Insurgents
Recommends Miller as Quarter Master General against the insurgents in western Pennsylvania. Miller should proceed immediately to Reading to make arrangements for the supplies of the New Jersey troops. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Military Stores, Tents, & Camp Equipage Needed Immediately
Large bodies of militia are to be assembled at Williamsport in Maryland and Winchester in Virginia. Military stores, tents, and camp equipage should be forwarded without delay to those places.
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.Letter from General Gibson
At the direction of the Governor [of Virginia] Dallas is transmitting a copy of a letter received from General [Alexandeer] Gibson, dated July 18th.
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