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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.Requests List of Nominations for the President
The President has requested a list of nominations for observations from the department heads. Smith's name will stand. Has heard nothing from General Pinckney about a military school. Seeks …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Confidential Opinion of Arrangements
Refers to previous communications. Requests opinion about proposed arrangement. Requests confidentiality.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Attention to Forthcoming Report of British Forces
Encloses letter. Promises to write a full report of the British forces. Requests earliest attention.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Request for Vacation
Lieutenant Samuel Vance requests a short time of leave, after six years at work without relaxation.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.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.Protecting Our Country Against Invaders
The author assures McHenry that his utmost exertions will be extended to supporting and protecting the country against any invader that dares to attack.
Timothy Pickering PapersPeter Schuyler's Inappropriate Activity at Indian Negotiations
Refers to the incident where Peter Schuyler inappropriately attended a negotiation with Indians at Fort Stanwix, bringing his own interpreter. His presence frustrated the proceedings and caused …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.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.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.Enclosed Correspondence about Commissions
Acknowledges receipt of letter and copies of correspondence with Governor Jay and General Hamilton, with a copy of an act of legislation from New York.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Commission as Major General
Writes about commissions to three Major Generals. Seeks information for Knox and Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Appointment of Officers by Washington
Refers to negative words between Knox, Hamilton, and Pinckney in regards to congressional appointment. Mentions right of Washington to appoint officers and staff.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Affairs with Georgia Governor, Brooks, Morgan, Rhode Island
Recognizes difficulty to please governor of Georgia; lists items sent to troops there. Has no relationship with Brooks. Encloses correspondence from several different people about different movements …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discusses Volunteer for Washington
Reports conversation with General Washington about Carroll's volunteering. Can not recommend his name to the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence with Washington and Adams
Encloses copy of letter to George Washington [not included]. Requests return of letter. The President is still considering.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence 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.Concerned about New York Harbors
Plans to depart for New York, where he will inspect the harbor. Refers to the time when the British held New York with apprehension from the French fleet.
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