Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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Money for fortifications in New England
10/16/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Knox informs Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Comptroller of the Treasury, that it is necessary to add $4,100 for fortifications in various locations in New England.
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03/17/1794 Cited letter or documentCited in Wolcott to Howell, 04/19/1794 and 04/25/1794.
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Instructions from Secretary of War to Naval Agents, Superintendents, Constructors or Master Builders, Clerks of the Ship Yards
07/30/1794 LetterbookKnox sends the comptroller of the Treasury, Oliver Wolcott Jr, a copy of his instructions to the Naval Agent, Constructor or Master Builder, Superintendent, and Clerk of the Ship Yard.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Instructions for Whiskey Rebellion
09/29/1794 Autograph Letter SignedTransfer of constitutional power during time of Insurrection while Hamilton meets troops in Western Pennsylvania. Directs Wolcott to act for him in urgent causes but to delay actions in his absence, …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Funds for General Wayne's Army and Volunteers
10/02/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyThe sum of $90,000 is requisitioned for the pay of the mounted volunteers of the expedition under the command of General Wayne and for the pay, subsistence, and forage of the Army.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Disbursements for Naval Objects
08/02/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvances have been made in the amount of $18,000 to $20,000 for the purpose of mounting cannon and other expenses of fortifying the harbours and contingent expenses of the ordnance department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Claims for Services of Negroes in the Rhode Island Line
02/26/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyHowell encloses a list of all claims for services of Negroes in the Rhode Island line, the amount of each to average about $330.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Captain Moses White's Claim
04/29/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyBased on the documents in his possession, Howell concludes that Captain Moses White was only entitled to a captain's pay and therefore is not entitled to the pay of an Aide-de-Camp as he claims.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Oliver Wolcott
04/29/1795 LetterWilliam Simmons requests an advance from the Secretary of the Treasury to defray expences of the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Oliver Wolcott
04/23/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons discusses the claims of Edward Carrington with Secretary of the Treasury, Oliver Wolcott.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Requests advance sum of money
09/04/1795 LetterbookRequests an advance sum of money from the Treasury Secretary Oliver Wolcott.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding the pay and subsistence of the Navy
10/21/1795 LetterbookLetter to the Treasury Secretary concerning the pay and subsistence of the Navy.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Order in favor of Samuel Dexter
01/21/1795 Document SignedLetter to the Comptroller of the Treasury concerning an order in favor of Samuel Dexter drawn by Jonathan Bancroft, late a sergeant in the 5th Massachusetts Regiment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Copy of Letter from David Henley to Oliver Wolcott on Indian Affairs; conduct of militia; commercial dealings with Indians
09/08/1795 Copy of Signed DocumentHenley reports that he has forwarded accounts of John Overturn, agent for Indian supplies, has forwarded goods to Chickasaws and Choctaws . Henley is critical of the militia; acting without orders; …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
Compensation to Supervisors, Etc.
03/04/1795 Letter SignedEnclosed is the account of Colonel Edward Carrington, Supervisor of Virginia, for commissions on moneys he has disbursed. General Knox has informed Howell that the compensation authorized by his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Compensation Claimed by Edward Carrington
04/23/1795 Draft Letter SignedEdward Carrington has claimed compensation for monies remitted through his hands from the War Department. Simmons has discovered that Carrington's account was transmitted to Wolcott by the forrmer …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
