Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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Authorization of Payment
Orders to pay Warrant No. 647 to Mr. William Richards of South Carolina.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)A Small Advance
In order to defray the contingent expenses of his office, Simmons requests a small advance of two hundred dollars from the Treasury out of the appropriations granted for the year 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A New Treaty of Commerce
Mr. Randolph has agreed to meet with Mr. Adet to "digest" a new treaty of commerce between the United States and France with the understanding that the articles of a new agreement must meet the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Use of Recruiting Funds by Captain Blackburn
Pickering discusses the case of the late Lieutenant Grayson who was given recruiting money by Captain Blackburn but never acquired any recruits. It appears that Capt. Blackburn was justified in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Transportation of Frigate Timbers from Norfolk to Boston
George Claghorn naval constructor at Boston authorized to select timbers for shipment from Norfolk to Boston. Request to Secretary of Treasury for assistance in providing means of transport.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToTerms for Contract for Cannon for Frigate Destined for Mediterranean
Request for contract for manufacture of 26 nine pounders and 12 six pounder. Manufacturer specifications are listed. Cannons will be cast solid and bored. Will be examined by a person appointed by …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToStatement of monies expended
Cover letter for a statement of monies expended for the military establishment for each year from 1789 to January 1796, with explanatory notes.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Settlements, Geography, Commerce in Maine, St. Andrews, & St. Croix
Knox describes British and American settlement of St. Andrews and St. Croix, New Brunswick. The climate is temperate--healthy and favorable to agriculture. Good potential for foreign and domestic …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Settlement with Commissary with Use of Forms from Dept. of Treasury
Rochefontaine details how he came to be in possession of the the bills of the commissary, which he submits with the letter.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Route from Albany to Fort Erie
Describes the 995-mile route from Albany to Fort Erie.
James McHenry PapersRequest for direction on procurement of hemp for cordage and rigging of ship at Boston
Frigate at Boston may be completed during summer. Therefore Pickering requests directions on procurement of hemp for cordage and rigging of frigate. Pickering notes that if there is difficulty with …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToRegarding Artist for Figurehead for Boston Frigate
Rush has recommended an artists for the figurehead of the frigate under construction in Boston. Letter request Wolcott to give orders so that the figurehead can be made.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToProofreading War Department instructions
McHenry asks Secretary of the Treasury Wolcott to proofread the enclosed instructions, most likely dealing with the construction of a frigate for the Dey of Algiers.
James McHenry PapersOn George Claghorn's authority to select frigate timbers from New York to Boston
Secretary of Treasury informed that naval constructor George Claghorn has authority to select timbers from New York for frigate construction at Boston. Asks that he be provided means to transport …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToMissing Pages
no document exists, "missing pages" are the place holders.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury requesting that frigate beams be shipped from Portsmouth New Hampshire to Baltimore
Request that frigate beams be shipped from Portsmouth New Hampshire to Baltimore Maryland for frigate construction.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding transportation of frigate timber to Philadelphia
Cites letter from Joseph Cooperswaite and requests that frigate timber be forwarded to Philadelphia as soon as possible.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding testing of cannon
Discusses the means of testing the cannon. Purpose of the test is to determine if any water can penetrate through the holes of cannon. Discusses the proving of the cannon by powder and placement …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding provision of iron and iron work for frigate constructed at Portsmouth New Hampshire
Discusses letter from Josiah Fox and proposal by Elisha and James Hill to provide iron and iron works for frigate construction at Portsmouth New Hampshire. If no better terms can be found, asks for …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding frigate constructed by James Hackett
Cites a letter addressed to Josiah Fox regarding construction of frigate by James Hackett, constructor at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Design based on sketch "A, " same design as communicated by …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding extension of the pier at Philadelphia
McHenry forwards a letter from Joshua Humphreys and Captain John Barry regarding requirement to entend pier at Philadelphia to prevent injury to frigate during launching. Captain Thomas Truxton has …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding cables and rigging for frigate constructed by James Hackett at Portsmouth New Hampshire
James McHenry encloses to Secretary of Treasury Wolcott an estimate of the quantity and weight of the cables and rigging for the frigate constructed at Portsmouth by James Hackett. Discusses …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToLetter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding articles necessary to complete frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire for Mediterranean service
Letter from the War Office to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding articles necessary to complete frigate at Portsmouth New Hampshire for Mediterranean service. There are sufficient staves and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
