Renewing Ely Whitney's Contract
Document 1801Ely Whitney has requested an advance on his contract to fabricate arms in New Haven. Wolcott onsiders Mr. Rittenhaur, Elizur Goodrich, and Major Wadsworth as appropriate judges of Whitney's ability to manufacture arms and he is satisfied that the factory at New Haven is established on the best principles. He recommends the renewal of Whitney's contract which should include enhanced reimbursements.
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Autograph Draft Letter
Description
Ely Whitney has requested an advance on his contract to fabricate arms in New Haven. Wolcott onsiders Mr. Rittenhaur, Elizur Goodrich, and Major Wadsworth as appropriate judges of Whitney's ability to manufacture arms and he is satisfied that the factory at New Haven is established on the best principles. He recommends the renewal of Whitney's contract which should include enhanced reimbursements.
Date
01/13/1801
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Washington
Repository
Collection
Document number
1801011340001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Dexter
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Elie Whitney
Elizur Goodrich
Major Wadsworth
Notable locations
Washington, D.C.
New Haven, Connecticut
Notable items
Arms