Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
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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.Reported Sightings of General Wilkinson
Mr. Lewis has reported that Wolcott was surprised that there is a strong possibility that General Wilkinson is in the southwestern territory at the head of an army. Wilkinson was last seen in Detroit …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Recommending 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.Obtaining 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.Helping to Enforce Local Laws, Etc.
The Comptroller of the Collector at Charleston has commented on the application of William Smith of that city. Capt. Kalteisen has expressed alarm at opinions provided by one of the Indians but will …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Furnishing Supplies for the Recruiting Party at Windsor
The Secretary of War has directed that arrangements must be made for furnishing supplies for the recruiting party stationed at Windsor in Vermont. Brush is to obtain a contract for the acquisition of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Extra Expense for Boring Cannon from the Solid
The contract between the United States and the proprietors of the Hope Furnace in Rhode Island states that an allowance will be made for boring the cannon from the solid. If the ninety four cannon …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Disposition of the Proceeds from Indian Trade
Wolcott maintains that the proceeds from Indian trade should be placed in the treasury of the Department of War so that they can be easily obtained by the Secretary of War. If placed in the General …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Contract for the Guns of the Algerian Frigate
Since Wolcott has no confidence in Mr. Hughes, the guns for the frigate will either be detained or obtained from some other quarter.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Concerns about Blount's Influence in Tennessee
Wolcott expresses concern about the continued influence of William Blount in Tennessee and how it could provoke a potential Indian crisis. It is important to disconnect the Georgia speculations from …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Articles to Capt.Francis Bright
Wolcott requests that the following articles be delivered to Capt. Francis Bright, commander of the revenue cutter being built for the Virginia Station: 25 tons of iron ballast and five four-pounder …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Arrangement of Salaries in the War Department, Etc.
Although the law authorizes specific amounts for the compensation of clerks in the War Department for the year 1797, it is Wolcott's opinion that the Secretary of War may establish the pay of any of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Appropriations for the MIlitary Establishment 1796
Wolcott offers a summary of the appropriations for the military for 1796 and the views of the Treasury Department on military appropriations in general.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.An Act Authorizing a Detachment from the Militia of the United States
This is an Act of Congress that authorizes the President to require the executives of the several States to organize, arm, equip, and hold in readiness eighty thousand effective militia to be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A More Formal Power of Attorney for Mr. Wilkins
Wolcott questions the legality of the informal Power of Attorney Samuell Hodgdon received from Mr. Wilkins. The Comptroller of the Treasury recommends that Hodgdon procure a power that will authorize …
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