Connecticut Historical Society
346 documents
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Reports Offensive Conduct of Peter Schuyler at Fort Stanwix with Indian Treaty
Oliver Wolcott, acting as an Indian Commissioner, forwards a complaint about the conduct of Peter Schuyler to an unspecified addressee. Addresses the impropriety and offensive conduct of Schuyler, who …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS. -
Report that Peter Schuyler & Peter Rightman Will Not Be Allowed to Attend Treaty at Fort Stanwix
Memoranda from an unknow origin that discusses the tension between U.S. Indian Commissioners and New York state Indian Commissioners. Formal direction for Peter Schuyler from Mr. Campbell, through the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS. -
References Indian Treaty, Concern for Nearby Garrisons, Orders for Hostages
Honorably transmits articles of treaty with 6 Nations. Questions what to do with Indian hostages. Requests fresh information from Congress, orders to remain at this place to guard hostages and take …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS. -
Congressional Resolution Calling for Militia to Indian Nation
Congressional resolution, signed by Secretary Charles Thomson, directing the Secretary at War to raise militia and provisions necessary to accompany Indian negotiators. Resolved that the …
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Treaty at Fort Stanwix, 1785
Articles outline details of treaty between the United States and the Wyandot and Delaware Indians. Indians promise to deliver 3 chiefs until peace is restored. Tribes will come under the jurisdiction …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS. -
Payment for Swords & Medals
Henry Knox sends to D. Humphreys a letter regarding payment for swords and medals to be procured so that they may be issued to designated officers.
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Transport of Ammunition and Disposition of Stores
Discusses the transportation of cannon shells to West Point and the disposition of certain military stores. Will take immediate action to collect and deposit. Proposes that durable military supplies …
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Report on Expediency to Retain West Point as Military Post
West Point provides a strategic military defense against invaders to the US. Describes the exact location on the Hudson River. The fortifications are impossible to besiege. Considers West Point a …
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Possibility of Indian War, Promotions, and Goods in Shipment
Mentions high probability of an Indian War; discusses promotion for a mutual acquaintance, Wyllis, and some of Wadsworth's goods which are in shipment.
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Instructions for Vouchers & Certificates; Requests Final Settlement and Accounts for Pay Table
The assembly of Pennsylvania has ordered regimental agents to resolve their accounts with the Committee of Pay Table for the final settlement certificates. Wolcott informs Pierce that he will require …
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Discussion of Possible Decisions by Board of Treasury Regarding Army Contracts
Discusses what he believes the "board of treasury" will decide regarding contracts for paying, feeding, clothing, and transporting troops. Mentions various proposed appropriations for contractors.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers -
[COPY] Raising troops
Huntington is glad to have received Knoxs letter of the 21st with its enclosed papers. He provided them to the Assembly and a committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for raising …
Samuel Huntington Papers -
Various Private Inquiries
Mentions writing Mrs. Greene, and encloses letter. States "the affairs of Holland...will probably be accommodated by the friendly interposition of New Jersey." Inquires after Wadsworth's family.
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Thoughts on the Constitutional Convention & Shay's Rebellion
Knox relates to Wadsworth some of his thoughts about the upcoming [constitutional] convention and the recent insurgency [Shays Rebellion] in Massachusetts.
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Request for Recruiting Accounts
Wolcott needed copies of recruiting accounts collected by several captains.
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Request for Payment and for Affixing of Signature to Receipts
Requests that a man's signature be obtained for receipts, and that the man be paid a small amount for services rendered.
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Regarding the Pay of Troops, and Arrangement of Contractor Accounts
Encloses warrants for the pay of troops, from the loan office of Connecticut, and asks that they be paid as quickly as possible. Mentions arrangements made with treasury board for pay of troops. …
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Payment Comes Through for Colonel Humphrey's Corps
Notifies Wadsworth that Knox has obtained 2 warrants for pay of Col. Humphrey's corps from the Board of Treasury. As a sign of trust in Wadsworth, Knox has made the warrants payable to him. …
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On the Education & Future of Nathanael Greene's Son
Knox extracts a letter received from the Marquis relating to the education of Mrs. Greene's son, possibly the son of the late General Nathanael Greene (likely to be George Washington Greene, the older …
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Delivery of Shirts & Shoes, Congressional Deliberations, and Illegally Sold Powder
Asks that Wadsworth go ahead and deliver the troops' shoes and shirts that he had planned to, and promises that he will be paid. Asks if Wadsworth will consent to take on additional warrants. Notes …
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Congress Has Disbanded Troops; Soldiers' Pay Problems; Replacing Troops
Says that Congress has disbanded "the troops," because it was unable to pay them. Believes that the pay due to Connecticut troops is around $2000, asks for Wadsworth's help in seeing they are paid …
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Concerns About Financial Problems of the U.S. Armed Forces
In a private letter, Knox discusses his financial concerns with Col. Wadsworth. Revenue is limited and various financial measures may be necessary including reducing the pay of the officers and …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
