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Legal Authority to Pay States, Individuals
Wolcott maintains that the same legal principles should apply in directing money to states that apply to individuals.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Eighty Nine Casks of Saltpeter
Wolcott transmits an invoice and bill of lading for 89 casks of saltpeter which is on board the vessel "Bacchus"-- Richard George, Master--currently docked in the port of Philadelphia. Hodgdon is to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Difficulties in Obtaining Saltpeter
Wolcott discusses a letter from the bankers in Holland which describes the unfavorable prospects of obtaining significant quantities of saltpeter in Europe. Information from Hamburg demonstrates that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Deliberates Pension of Mr. Hatton; Does Not Authorize Payment
Wolcott discusses the case of Lt. William Hatton and his claim that he warrants a pension. He finds that under current law Hatton is not eligible to be placed on the pension list,.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Correct Intepretation of the Act that Prohibits Arming of Belligerent Vessels in U.S. Ports
Refers to embarrassing misconception of recent Act of Congress. Defines rebel action against the U. S., focusing on the war-like behavior of frigates acting without commissions. Expressed concern for …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Comments on the Payment Claim of a Commanding Officer
Wolcott inquires about the claim for pay of an officer who is the colonel of a regiment of militia in Washington County and was directed by the Secretary of War to command a detachment of one hundred …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Claim of Nathaniel Dummon
Wolcott provides a detained examination of the claim to compensation of Nathaniel Dummon, Assistant to the Commandant of Prisoners in the Department of Rhode Island.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Bonds from Amsterdam Banks, Disbursement of Funds, Etc.
Wolcott discusses several Treasury matters including bonds placed to the credit of the United States by bankers at Amsterdam, and bills of lading for casks of saltpeter shipped from Hamburg on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Bad Quality of Hats & Shoes
General Wayne has complained about the poor quality of the hats and shoes supplied to his Army by the contractors for 1793. Wolcott advises that he will take appropriate measures against those …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Heavy Requisition from Elliot & Williams, Etc.
Notes are being prepared for remittances to General Miller and Mr. Williams. $90,000 will be transported to Fort Cumberland for the pay of the Army. Heavy requisitions have been made of Contractors …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Tools Needed by Blacksmiths in Indian Country
Wolcott condedes that Pickering is better able to select the tools needed by blacksmiths being sent to Indian Country.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Simplication of the Process for Obtaining Arms & Supplies
Wolcott suggests ways of simplifying the process for procuring and distributing quanties of arms and supplies. An invoice should be prepared of those articles that are wanted and measures taken for …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Separating Estimates into Divisions, Etc.
Wolcott requests that estimates be organized into divisions which he proceeds to describe and asks for Pickering's suggestions on how the current system for procuring supplies may be improved.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Revising the Estimates for Supplies
Wolcott point out that previous estimates of supplies required for the Department of War should be revised due to circumstances that are substantially different from those that existed when the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Responding to the Claims of the Contractor
Relative to Mr. Duer's claims for money due him for rations, there does not appear to be a balance due him so it would be improper to encourage him to believe that his claims will be discharged by the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Reconfiguring Military Store Accounts, Expenditures, Reports, and Accountability
Wolcott maintains that the accountant of the War Department should receive on a quarterly basis the accounts of the Superintendent of Military Stores and Supplies which should include his and his …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Ports for Disbursing Whiskey for the Use of the Army
Hamilton notes that the custom has been to receive whiskey at the ports of Pittsburgh, Whelen, and Fort Washington and suggests that, since there are no places more convenient, the practice should be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Paying the Virginia Militia
Wolcott informs Pickering that a warrant will be placed in the hands of the Treasurer for the sum of sixty thousand dollars to be used for the pay of the Virginia Militia. Twelve thousand will be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Mischief Related to Construction at the Port of Charleston
Hamilton expresses concern about construction at the port of Charleston which has not been pursued according to the rules established by the President and the relevant Act of Congress and which may …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.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.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 …
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