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Paying the Drafts of the Paymaster General
In order to pay the drafts of the Paymaster General, Wolcott has directed the Collector at Philadelphia to place to the credit of Samuel Meredith twenty thousand dollars. This is the best way to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Order from the Baltimore Naval Yard
Wolcott requests an order on the naval yard at Baltimore, specifically for articles related to ordnance equipment.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Opinions of the Heads of Departments
Wolcott has signed the paper requesting opinions from the heads of departments but he maintains that written opinions should not be requested without the direction of the President.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Knox defends the integrity of Henry Jackson
Knox cautions Wolcott to refrain from calling into question the integrity of Henry Jackson for accounting irregularities.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Information Required of the Secretaries of State & Treasury
General Washington requires certain information to be communicated to him by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretry of State. This information could be forwarded through McHenry but, however …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Indiscreet Instructions from the President to the New Jersey Commander-in-Chief
Hamilton takes issue with the uncharacteristically indiscreet passage contained in a recent letter from President Adams to the New Jersey Commander in Chief. He argues that if high government …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Guns Stocks to be Transported to Hartford and Springfield
Wolcott inquires about the number of gun stocks that can be transported to Hartford. He asks about the expense of delivering them to the public stores in Springfield. He asks whether a vessel could be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Funds Remitted for Purchase of Gunds, Cannons, Arms, and Military Supplies
Outlines account of 45,586 pounds sterling for the purchase of muskets with bayonets and cannons for land and navy efforts. Contracts have been drawn to manufacture muskets and salt peter. Refers to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Forwarding of Funds
Encloses draft for $1250 [presumably for the use of the War Department].
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersExpenditures of the Naval Establishment
Wolcott transmits a general statement of the expenditures of the Naval Establishment through the year 1797. Included are abstracts which show the names of the agents by whom the expenditures are made.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Establishing a Military Post at Palmyra, Tennessee
Referring to a letter from Morgan Brown, Collector for the District of Tennessee, Wolcott recommends the establishment of a small military post at Palymyra in Tennessee which is located on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Correspondence Related to Charlesville Musket Patterns
Wolcott expresses concern for promised Charlesville-pattern muskets. Refers to previous correspondence with Mchenry and with George Fleming, storekeeper at West Point. Fleming was disappointed in the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Contract with Mr. McCormick to Manufacture Arms
Refers to contract with Mr. McCormick to manufacture arms for the public. Superintendence of such should revert to the War Department.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Concern about Emoluments for General Officers
Hamilton argues that the policy of suspending emoluments for general officers until they begin active service will force them to remain inactive and therefore will prove to be contrary to the good of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Commends General Henry Jackson; Discusses Position of Neutrality
Knox commends General Jackson as the appropriate agent for building the frigate "Constitution". He is a capable man, knowledgeable of men and things, and of perfect integrity. His services to the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Cannon Powder Stored in Charleston
Henry W. DeSaussure has purchased cannon powder which is deposited in the public magazine in Charleston, under the care of John Leveday, Powder Inspector in the service of the United States.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Arming the Collector's Barge at Wilmington
This is a list of articles needed for arming the Collector's barge at Wilmington, Delaware.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Appointment of Officers; Apportioning of Troops; Requests Finances
President John Adams grants McHenry permission to appoint battalion officers before being nominated by the Senate if time requires. McHenry presents to Washington a list of officers and requests …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Account of US Revenue, Commerce, & Expenditures, 1795-1798
Response to request from Secretary of War about state of U.S. revenue. Lists amounts, 1795-1798, commerce. Includes sales of domestic and foreign spirits, post office stamp sales and duties, bank …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A View of the Public Finances
Lists the revenue of the United States for 1795-1798 that was the result of the duties on imports and tonnage. Not withstanding the depredations on US commerce, the branch of revenue may be estimated …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A View of the Finances of the United States
Responding to a request from the Secretary of War, this is a presentation of US revenues: duties, imports, and finances from 1795-1798. It discusses debt: interest and the proposed payment. It …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Charge of Insubordination
McHenry discusses the payment of clerks in the War Department and the reconciliation of funds assigned differently from the previous year. He expresses outrage at the appointment of an additional …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Uniform Regulations for the Army of the United States.
Gives regulations for uniforms of different ranks and branches, etc. Describes the uniform of the commander in chief, of other general officers, of major generals, aides to the commander in chief, …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersTransfer of Power from the President to the Treasurer
Wolcott maintains that the power of the President ought to be given to the Treasurer in his capacity as treasurer for the War Department, subject to the warrant of the Secretary of War.
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