Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
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Lists Payments by Edward Carrington; Requests Advances
A letter and documents transmitted by Edward Carrington, agent for procuring supplies for the militia army, lists the sums paid by him to sundry officers with the expectation that it will govern …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Paying the Contractors
Hamilton encloses a letter and abstract that explain the methods for paying contractors who supply the army. The instructions to the Commissary should direct him to provide monthly certificates to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Fraud by the Indian Agents
Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Secretary of Treasury, expresses his concern that Indian agents may be charging for double the amount of supplies than what is actually delivered. If this is true, it amounts to a …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Doubts Concerning the Pay of the New Jersey Troops
Hamilton explains that he has delayed providing the money required for the New Jersey troops because he believes the estimate for that purpose is excessive. He points out that the first month's pay …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Davis's Health Prevents Him from Taking a More Demanding Position
Lyman warns that Mr. Davis probably will not accept the post for which he is being considered because his health is not sufficiently good for him to undertake more demanding duties that those he …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Appropriations for the Naval Department
Wolcott discusses the appropriations for the Naval Department including sums for the building of frigates and the equipping of gallies. Considering the increase in prices, it might be necessary to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.An Excessive Sum for the Jersey Militia
Hamilton warns that the current estimate of the sum required for the Jersey Militia exceeds what he believes is appropriate for that purpose. This creates two dangers: (1) that more money will be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Advancing Funds to Erect Fortifications at Newport
Walter Channing, the agent for erecting fortifications at Newport, has asked for an advance of $1400 for the project. Wolcott warns that since the sum apportioned for this project has been remitted, …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Plan for the Purchase & Disbursement of Indian Supplies
An inquiry as to which agency is responsible for Indian goods. A plan is proposed plan to deal with supplies: consignment and request of all goods for Indian use should come under David Henley; goods …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A New Treaty of Commerce
Mr. Randolph has agreed to meet with Mr. Adet to "digest" a new treaty of commerce between the United States and France with the understanding that the articles of a new agreement must meet the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Use of Recruiting Funds by Captain Blackburn
Pickering discusses the case of the late Lieutenant Grayson who was given recruiting money by Captain Blackburn but never acquired any recruits. It appears that Capt. Blackburn was justified in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Responsibilities of the War and Treasury Departments
Wolcott expresses in some detail the differences in responsibilities of the Department of War and the Treasury Department. He also describes the duties of the purveyors, the comptroller, the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Case of Capt. Blackburn and the Loss of Recruitment Money
Wolcott discusses the case of Lieutenant Grayson who was advanced $150 for recruiting and failed to enlist recruits prior to his death. Captain Blackburn advanced him the money since Grayson obviously …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Suffering for a Want of Flour
Wolcott discusses the measures taken to relieve the want of flour in General Wayne's Army, confusion over shipments.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Settlements, Geography, Commerce in Maine, St. Andrews, & St. Croix
Knox describes British and American settlement of St. Andrews and St. Croix, New Brunswick. The climate is temperate--healthy and favorable to agriculture. Good potential for foreign and domestic …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Questioning the Need for Completing the Frigates
Refers to a contract for supplies in Georgia related to the proposed Indian treaty. Since the Treaty with Algiers has been completed, the Act for providing naval armaments may be unnecessary. Perhaps …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Monies Expended for the Military Establishment
Based on an examination of the records of the Treasury, Wolcott is to provide information required by the House of Representatives on the monies expended by the military establishment for each …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.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 …
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