Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
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11/11/1798 Cited letter or documentCited letter or document; cited in McHenry to Wolcott, 11/11/1798.
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06/30/1798 Cited letter or documentCited in Simmons to Wolcott, 07/05/1798; Cited in Simmons to McHenry, 07/30/1798.
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Burr Will Not be Appointed Quartermaster General
07/11/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentGeneral Washington can not confide in Aaron Burr and therefore he will not be appointed Quartermaster General.
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Advice on Payment for Lost Post Notes
04/21/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon is seeking Wolcott's advice regarding lost post notes sent to Thomas Holt, the public agent at New London, Virginia. The bank refuses to supply duplicates so how is the lost money to be …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Viewing the Governors as First Generals of the Militia, Etc.
03/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton points out the defective wording in the Non-Intercourse laws and approves the Governors of each State being regarded as the first General of the State Militia. He seeks an endorsement of …
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The Business of Procuring Supplies
04/08/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedHamilton argues that the Quartermaster General should not be burdened with the business of procuring supplies, a responsiblity which will interfere with his numerous military functions.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Statement of Gun Stocks Delivered to Philadelphia
05/11/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyList includes date delivered, to whom the supply was addressed, and number of gun stocks.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Statement of Gun Stocks Delivered to Philadelphia
05/11/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyAs per requested, includes list of gun stocks delivered to Philadelphia by order of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Requests Information about Musket Contract for Mr. Evans
04/06/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyReceived ultimate letter from Mr. Evans, who has worked for years making Charlottesville muskets for the U.S. Acknowledges his quality work. Inquires whether another pattern of musket is to be …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Reports Efforts to Procure Musket Stocks
04/19/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyReports delivery of musket stocks to Robert McCormick. It is too difficult to know the total number on hand in store. Refers to stocks at Harper's Ferry and Springfield. Hodgdon has no agency nor …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Reminder for Expected Letter
02/05/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton needed a letter from Wolcott prior to the execution of an order regarding a military escort for the marking of an Indian boundary line.
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RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
08/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
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Numerous Military Functions of Great Importance
04/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton's recommendations on the organization of certain portions of the army and his views on the proper role of the Army's Quartermaster General. Asks Wolcott to talk to the Secretary of War about …
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Indian trade and dependence on the United States
08/16/1799 Draft Letter / Draft DocumentAsks the Treasury Secretary to withhold from further communication with Congressman Robert Harper on the subject of establishing a trading house among the Creek Nation, until he has additional time to …
James McHenry Papers
Creation of a Hospital in Rhode Island
08/10/1799 Autograph LetterHamilton has been told by the Secretary of War to provide a hospital in Rhode Island but he is not aware that he has the statutory authority to purchase land for such a project or to erect a building …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.
Claims of Refugees from Canada
11/30/1799 Document SignedClaims and supporting documents of refugees from Canada and Nova Scotia enclosed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)- No image
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06/15/1799 Cited letter or documentCited in Wolcott to McHenry and Stoddert, 07/05/1799.
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A petition of John Sylvester for a pardon.
06/15/1799 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only
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