William Rawle
9 documents
Bad Quality of Hats & Shoes
General Wayne has complained about the poor quality of the hats and shoes supplied to his Army by the contractors for 1793. Wolcott advises that he will take appropriate measures against those …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.On the legality of Colonel Reed selling liquor to troops
On behalf of Captain Bissell, commander at Presque Isle, Pickering requests legal opinion from the US District Attorney on what legal measures can be taken against Colonel Reed, who is selling liquor …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.On the legality of citizens arming their vessels in time of peace
Reports from the port of Philadelphia indicate that some civilians are arming their vessels. Secretary Pickering asks lawyer William Rawle whether it is lawful for citizens of United States, in time …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.Legal inquiry regarding incursions into Spanish territory in Florida
Some Spanish subjects, along with Americans from Georgia made expedition into Florida, took a Spanish fort, killed Spanish soldiers, stole property. Spanish government has complained. Asks questions …
Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800.
