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Funds Granted for Paying Shoe & Cartridge Box Contractors
Informs Wadsworth that the Secretary of War has issued a warrant for $2000 to him, that he may pay the shoe & cartridge box contractors. Says Wadsworth will receive the money as soon as he has sent …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersFindings of Land Survey for Connecticut Fortifications
Connecticut is preparing to cede land to the U.S. for the construction of two forts, Trumbull & Griswold. McHenry transmits the findings of a survey of the land in question, by Captain Decius …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersEfforts to Settle Accounts with Robert McCormick for Muskets
Reports a deal made with Robert McCormick regarding the payment for and fabrication of muskets, requiring refunds and payments. Suggests a means of settling the accounts.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Efforts to Establish the Indian Boundary in the Northwestern Territory
Refers to the correspondence from the Surveyor General about when and where he plans to establish the Indian boundary. He agrees that expediency necessitates that the assistance he requires in marking …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Discusses Contracts with Lane & Salter and the Salisbury Furnace
Wolcott discusses the contract with Lane & Salter to erect and maintain works capable of producing cannon in a quantity suitable for public service. It was expected that Lane & Salter would produce …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Delivery of Saltpeter to Philadelphia
Reports that 500 tons of saltpeter may be expected in Philadelphia for the public accounts. Makes arrangements for the delivery of cargo.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Creation of a Hospital in Rhode Island
Hamilton 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.Comments on Ability to Fill Orders
Comments on being able to follow McHenry's orders.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCartouch Boxes and Shoes
Mentions that shipment of cartouch boxes to the 13th Regiment will proceed apace once they have been inspected. Describes work with shoe makers to make shoes in good leather, costs may exceed the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAttempts to Settle Accounts Following a Robbery
Wolcott maintains that no loss should accrue to the United States as a consequence of a robbery. But should attempts be made to negotiate the bills, such attempts should be made public through the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Assisting the Surveyor General in Marking the Indian Boundary
The Surveyor General has requested a party of men to assist in marking the Indian boundary line established by General Wayne's treaty, but he did not designate the time and place for which the men …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Arrangements Made for Manufacture & Shipping of Cartridge Boxes
Discusses arrangements he has made, per McHenry's instructions, for the manufacture and shipment of a large order of cartouche boxes and belts;
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersArrangements & Accounting for Delivery of Cartridge Boxes to 13th Regiment
Discusses arrangements and accounting for the delivery of 680 cartouche boxes to the 13th Regiment.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAcknowledged Receipt of New London Land Deeds for Forts; Importance of New London's Defense
Acknowledges receipt of the deeds of cession for two parcels of land on which to build forts protecting the harbor of New London, Connecticut. Affirms the importance of the defense of this harbor, …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Accomodations for Sick Seamen and Marines in Newport, RI
Wolcott refers to the difficulty of providing appropriate accommodations for sick seamen and marines in Newport. Colonel Frazier has recommended erecting a proper building at one end of Goat Island …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Unfortunate Situation of Major Jeremiah Fisher
Major Jeremiah Fisher, keeper of the Powder Magazine at Philadelphia, is in an unfortunate situation is due to non-payment of a demand on the Purveyor of Public Supplies. Wolcott advised him that his …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Request That Purchased Shoes be Shipped to Philadelphia
Directs that a recently-procured order of shoes manufactured on a new pattern be shipped to Philadelphia.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRejection of Officer Application Due to Age Requirement & Lack of Vacancies
Acknowledges receipt of Trumbull's recommendation for William Roberts to be appointed to the U.S. Navy; admits that Roberts seems to be a fine candidate, but that he cannot be appointed to either of …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Regarding Shoe Shipment
Discusses the upcoming shoe shipment, and whether it should be shipped to Philadelphia or New York.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Shipment of Cartridge Boxes
Appears to be consigning a number of cartridge boxes to be shipped to Harris.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRecommendation for Officer Appointment to U.S. Navy
Recommends William Roberts as a candidate for appointment in the U.S. Navy, based on his good character and education. Roberts asks for a position as either a Marine lieutenant or a midshipman; …
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Papers, US Government Letters 1778-1809Proposing the Establishment of a National Gazette
Adams wrote the heads of the departments about the need for a gazette similar to those in France and Britain, provided justification for the use of the gazette. Such a gazette in the U.S. would print …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Procedures for the Issuance of Warrants for Military Land
Refers to the Act of June 14, 1796: military land warrants shall be registered at the Treasury for the purpose of attaining patents for persons holding warrants. Several warrants seem to have been …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Notification of the Sending of Final Shipment of Cartridge Boxes; Discussion of Account
Mentions that he has sent off the last shipment of cartridge boxes & belts he was employed to procure, as shown in an enclosed bill of lading [not included]. Discusses his account with the War …
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