Jeremiah Wadsworth
76 documents
On Necessity of Using Funds Currently at Hand, & Ratification News from NH, VA, and NY
Comments on the funds Wadsworth currently has and is expected to obtain in the near future (amounting to $4000). Mentions a draw upon Wadsworth for clothing for the men at Springfield. Rejoices over …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersNews of Virginia's Constitutional Ratification
Knox rejoices at news of Virginia's ratification of the Constitution by a narrow margin. Comments on the speed of the news and the post; reminds Wadsworth that Knox is depending totally upon him to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersKnox directs payment of accounts
Letter, directs payment of accounts; men supply of troops.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Financial Woes for Government Warrants & Critical Status of Ratification in Virginia
States that he will draw on Wadsworth for $2000 if he "can get anybody to take the draft." Hopes that the Connecticut troops will be paid and marched soon. Asks that information be sent to him …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersConcerning Immediate Need for Money for the Dispatching and Clothing of Troops
Says that since he is informed that there is no congress planned for New York, he will remain in his present location, Boston, to conclude the "complex and important private business in which I am …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAcknowledging Receipt of Money in Gold and Bank Draft
Acknowledges receipt of 150 pounds [weight or British currency is unclear] in gold, along with a draft on Richard Platt for $1000, brought from Hartford by Captain William Price. Asks that Wadsworth …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Massachusetts Troops to Be Raised, and the Convoluted Transportation of Clothing to Springfield
Troops will be raised in Massachusetts and rendezvous at Springfield. No ships are traveling to Hartford before 1790, and states that he has had to put the clothing destined for Springfield on a …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Lack of Funds With Which to Pay a Public Account; Comments on CT & NY Politics
Admits he has no funds with which to pay a public account; asks whether any money from Connecticut may be used to satisfy the same. Expresses satisfaction regarding elections in Connecticut; notes …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersKnox Requires Wadsworth's Signature for Account Settlements
Knox forwards account receipts to Wadsworth for signature and he requests the return of unpaid warrants.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersKnox discusses accounting matters with Wadsworth
Letter, discusses receipt of accounts and warrants.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Regarding Carriage Accident & Vessel from Halifax
Mentions a recent carriage accident, which the occupants escaped from unharmed; postscript appears to tell about a vessel which sailed from Halifax which brought whalers who left fearing they would be …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersTransmission of Petitions & Vouchers of Men Desiring Placement on Pension List
Transmits petitions and vouchers of two men, Eliphalet Easton and Salmon Burr, who wish to be placed on the U.S. pension list.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRecommendation for Quartermaster
Secretary Pickering asks Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth whether Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs would make a good replacement for the Quarter Master General who recently resigned, i.e., James O'Hara
Northwest Territory Collection, M367Notification of Official Certificate for Appointment as Indian Comissioner
Encloses official certificate of Wadsworth's appointment as commissioner for the treaty with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians. Notes that the certificate is similar to that lately granted to General …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInformations & Advice for Representing United States in Upcoming Treaty With St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians
Relays some information received from Governor Jay of New York concerning the upcoming treaty negotiations with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians, namely the date (September 18) and the location (Fort …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAppointment as Commissioner in New York & St. Regis Indians Land Dispute
Writes that the governor of New York has requested that the President appoint a commissioner to resolve land disputes with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians. Asks Wadsworth to accept the office; …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersForwarding Documents
Encloses asked-for papers [not included], and informs Wadsworth of the health of a mutual acquaintance.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCopy of Authority Sent to Governor of New York; Regarding Cotton Proposal
McHenry states that he has sent to Governor Jay of New York a copy of Wadsworth's formal authority to act as Indian commissioner in the ongoing Cohnawaga-New York land dispute. Also says that he …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersContinued Commission & Instructions for Resolution of Seven Nations of Canada Land Dispute
Official certificate granting Wadsworth continuing position as Indian commissioner for the Iroquois-New York land dispute. States that the sole object of the treaty is to allow the Indian claim to the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Treaty Proceedings, 1795-1797
Seems to mostly contain expressions of friendship and fair dealing.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCornplanter's Opinions on the Iroquois-New York Land Dispute
Cornplanter speaks of Mr. [Robert?] Morris' continual attempts to continue negotiations with the Indians; opines on U.S.-Indian relations since the war. Calls upon the good relationship between …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersLetter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons forwards the accounts of Silas and Webb to Jeremiah Wadsworth.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
