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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.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.Reports Activity of Captain Lewis and Captain Bruff
Has been anxiously awaiting Captain Lewis. Reports movement of Captain Bruff's company of artillery and arrival at West Point.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questioning 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.Militia aggression in Indian country
McHenry advises that regular troops replace militiamen in frontier defense because it would offer more consistency to military operations and would "lessen that thirst for Indian land and plunder …
James McHenry PapersInformation requested on the frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers
McHenry requests from Pickering information on the frigate promised to the Dey of Algiers, including its dimensions, weight of metal, and number of guns, so that McHenry may begin preparatory steps in …
James McHenry PapersDiscusses troops for frontier protection
Discusses troops for frontier protection and the potential withdraw of Ellicot from duties.
James McHenry PapersDiplomacy with Algiers and the construction of frigates
McHenry informs Washington that under the peace between the United States and Algiers, he must suspend all orders respecting the building of frigates; however, McHenry urges Washington to consider the …
James McHenry PapersCorrespondence on military matters and Col. Rochefontaine
Basic correspondence between McHenry and Washington. At the end of the letter, McHenry informs Washington that Col. Rochefontaine has changed his request from a court martial to a court of inquiry; …
James McHenry PapersConstruction the frigate for the Dey of Algiers
McHenry informs Washington that Pickering believes responsibility for the building of the frigate for the Dey of Algiers lies more with the War Department than the State Department. McHenry says that …
James McHenry PapersConcerning the protection of Lafayette's son and diplomatic relations with France
McHenry advises that Washington publicly receive and accept Lafayette's son under his protection and into his family, for Lafayette was currently imprisoned in Austria after attempting to flee France. …
James McHenry PapersConcerning fortifications and the defense of harbors
McHenry reports on the state of fortifications in the United States and the sum expended on them since 1794. Suggests that Americans are uneasy about maintaining a large military establishment, but …
James McHenry PapersCompleting 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.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.Action on the Southwestern Frontier
Governor Sevier discusses action on the southwestern frontier, some of which may require a response by the militia.
Timothy Pickering PapersAccurate 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.White encroachment on Indian lands
Discusses a petition of white settlers demanding the right to settle on Indian lands.
James McHenry PapersTransportation 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.Surgeon for the USS Constitution
Discusses the appointment of a surgeon for the USS Constitution, along with Mr. Oliver's recommendation of Mr. Yates for Aux Cayes.
James McHenry PapersSupplies 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.
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