Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
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View of the Finances of the United States
Responding to a request from the Secretary of War, this is a presentation of US revenues: duties, imports, and finances from 1795-1798. It discusses debt: interest and the proposed payment. It …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Transaction with Robert Bird about Potential Purchase
Refers to letter received from Robert Bird of the House of Bird Lawyers and Bank of London regarding the arrival of a shipment in New York which he hopes to sell to the government. Bird believes that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Effort to Establish a Foundry
Wolcott refers to the thousand dollar advance to Lane & Salter [?] to establish a foundry. The want of models for cannon have delayed the effort to negobtiate a contract.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Account of James Seagrove
James Seagrove, late collector for the district of Saint Mary's in Georgia, has retained a number of revenue bonds on the grounds that certain demands may have to be paid by the War Department. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Settling the Relative Rank of the Three Major Generals
General Washington has agreed to accept his commission as Commander in Chief so long as Alexander Hamilton is appointed Inspector General and Charles C. Pinckney and Henry Knox appointed as the other …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Salaries of Clerks in the Accountant's Office
In response to McHenry's request, Simmons lists the people employed in his office, their administrative tasks, and their salaries. Simmons claims that due to the increase in business, an additional …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Remarks on the third article of the Jay Treaty
Contemplates various interpretation the third article of the Jay Treaty, particularly in relation to free commerce and the imposition of duties. Concludes with his own final interpretation on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Relative Rank of Major Generals, Knox's Pecuniary Situation, Etc.
Wolcott refers to the fact that the three Major Generals for the Provisional Army were appointed the same day although it is clear that Hamilton was intended to be the first Major General. He believes …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Recommendation of Daniel Newman
Mr. Steele has recommended Daniel Newman for an appointment. Wolcott does not know Newman personally but trusts Steele's judgement.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Purchasing 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.Possible Impropriety in Major Tousard's Account
Simmons points out that Major Tousard is using one driver for two teams of horses yet Colonel Mentges is paying him for the hire of two drivers. Colonel Mentges asserts that he has made this …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.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.Knox defends the integrity of Henry Jackson
Knox cautions Wolcott to refrain from calling into question the integrity of Henry Jackson for accounting irregularities.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Information Required of the Secretaries of State & Treasury
General Washington requires certain information to be communicated to him by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretry of State. This information could be forwarded through McHenry but, however …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Guns 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.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.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.Commends General Henry Jackson; Discusses Position of Neutrality
Knox commends General Jackson as the appropriate agent for building the frigate "Constitution". He is a capable man, knowledgeable of men and things, and of perfect integrity. His services to the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Cannon 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.
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