Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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Unfit Federalist for Office
11/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFeels the Federalist candidate for presidency is unfit for office and McHenry will not support him. Bemoaned the difference in opinion of Marshall and Jefferson and Marshall's previous statement to …
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Treason Afoot
10/04/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAfraid there are "persons pretending to possess the authority of our government" who entered into "treasonous conventions with Great Britain and Toussaint" McHenry advised Wolcott to obtain a copy of …
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Trade with the Indian Factories
02/10/1800 LetterbookMcHenry transmits to Wolcott, the Secretary of the Treasury, a statement of the trade with the Indian factories from their establishment through January 9th 1800. Enclosed are copies of instructions …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From Their- No image
The Case of Benjamin Wells
03/12/1800 Draft LetterSince Benjamin Wells distinguished himself during the disturbances in the western part of Pennsylvania and the losses he sustained in support of the government were considerable, he should be …
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Requests Warrant for the Military Department
11/29/1800 LetterbookRequests warrant on account for the military department.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)
Requests Warrant for John Newman for War Office Expenses
11/24/1800 LetterbookRequests warrant drawn upon John Newman for War Office costs.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)
Requests Payment to the U.S. Treasury for the Military Department
12/18/1800 LetterbookRequests payment of $40,726 to the U.S. Treasurer on account of foundries and armories.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)
Requests Payment for the Fabrication of Cannons
12/23/1800 LetterbookRequests payment for the fabrication of cannons.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)
Requests Payment for Purchase of Swords, Sabres, Pistols
12/29/1800 LetterbookRequests payment for the purchase of swords, sabres, pistols, etc.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)
Requests Payment for Foundries and Armories
12/08/1800 LetterbookRequests payment to the U.S. Treasurer on account of foundries and armories.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)- No image
Political Turmoil
12/02/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton was advised to postpone publication of writings. Mentioned the "stunted, idling knaves" of Denmark that McHenry believed to be hovering around the throne. Affirmed the rights of members of …
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Letters Available to Congress
11/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentThe information Mr. Dana and Mr. Griswold are looking for should be available to read to all members of Congress. Letters and newspapers are "lodged in the office of the State" McHenry believed that …
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Letter to the Secretary of Treasury
06/03/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLargely illegible letter from the former Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Estimate of Expenses for the US Army, 1801
11/20/1800 LetterbookEncloses estimates of expenses of the Army of the United States for the year 1801. Enclosure lists staff, numbers, and salaries and forage for each department. References clothing, horses, supplies, …
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury, 1800-1867. (RG203)
Enclosed Letters on Refugees
02/05/1800 Autograph Letter SignedAdditional letters pertaining to claims by refugees from Canada.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Enclosed Letter
04/23/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses a letter and deposition from John McGown, refugee from Nova Scotia.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Enclosed dialogue and documents
10/02/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to the Secretary of Treasury, enclosing dialogue and documents. McHenry asks Wolcott to keep the papers confidential and to send them to Chauncy Goodrich.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Documents on Relief Act for Canadian Refugees
04/10/1800 Autograph Letter SignedAnnexed papers regarding refugees from Canada, transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury in conformance with an Act of Congress.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Commencing My Salary
07/16/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDexter wants to know when his salary will commence. His commission is dated 13 May 1800 and all the other relevant information is know to Wolcott. He encloses a letter from Samuel Hodgdon regarding …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Cheaper Arms from Germany, Etc.
07/09/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the accounts of several shipments of arms made by the order of Rufus King, U.S. minister in England. Pitcairne notes that these arms are much cheaper than those made in America and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Avoiding Injury to the Arms
09/18/1800 Autograph Letter SignedPhelps & Sandford state that unless the arms in their store are overhauled they will be much injured. That includes the wood part as well as the iron.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Additional Papers
04/15/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDocuments regarding refugees from Canada annexed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
