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Attempts to Procure Food & Payment for Troops, with Limited Funds
Knox sends Wadsworth two orders, one for $1500 for rations and the other to defray the expences for the line. Further advances for the troops are necessary but cannot be sent until the troops on the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRuling of Connecticut Committee on Settling Accounts
Detailed description of process for settlement of accounts as voted on by elected committee for Connecticut army.
Bill Warren CollectionReiteration of Wadsworth's Responsibility for Money Arrangements
Admits he did not receive Wadsworth's latest letter until July 3, and could not get this letter sent immediately. Reiterates Wadsworth's responsibility to make arrangements "respecting the money," …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Warrants for Recruiting Service & Political Conventions in Virginia
Apologizes for lateness of warrants; mentions that an officer lately returned from the western recruiting service will take charge of them. Apparently the amount will exceed $29,000 -- seemingly to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Maryland's Ratification of the Constitution
Knox again mentions the cost of Hempstead, the school his son is attending. Tells of upcoming trip to Philadelphia. Believes that Maryland has adopted the Constitution; opines on the ratio of …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Funds to Be Used for Transporting Pratt's Company, with Regimental Clothing Supply, to the Frontier (2)
Acknowledges receipt of a letter intended for Mrs. [Nathanael] Greene, asks for instructions concerning its delivery. Notes that Lt. Pratt stopped in New York on his way from West Point to New …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Funds to Be Used for Transporting Pratt's Company, with Regimental Clothing Supply, to the Frontier
Apologizes for delay in writing Wadsworth concerning money to fund the march of Lt. Pratt's unit. Pratt's company is also supposed to transport clothing for its entire parent regiment -- this will …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Federalist Popularity in Each State
Knox notes receiving the receipt he last requested from Wadsworth. Regrets possible unreliability of Board of Treasury's warrants for the pay of Connecticut troops. Refers to new information from …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersOn the Status of Pay Warrants, and Federalist Outlook in Several States
Worriedly comments on the viability of pay warrants for Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; asks for what information Wadsworth might have concerning them. Says the Federalist news from the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersOn Necessity of Using Funds Currently at Hand, & Ratification News from NH, VA, and NY
Comments on the funds Wadsworth currently has and is expected to obtain in the near future (amounting to $4000). Mentions a draw upon Wadsworth for clothing for the men at Springfield. Rejoices over …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersNews of Virginia's Constitutional Ratification
Knox rejoices at news of Virginia's ratification of the Constitution by a narrow margin. Comments on the speed of the news and the post; reminds Wadsworth that Knox is depending totally upon him to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersLarge Warrant Transmitted to Fund the Recruiting Service
Thanks Wadsworth for willingness to attempt to obtain payments on warrants from the Treasury Board; transmits warrants for $25,000, itemized. The bearer, Lt. Pratt, has been given instructions to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersForwarding of Shirts & Shoes for Springfield Soldiers; Request for Prompt Receipts
Forwards shoes and shirts for the soldiers at Springfield, as per the Secretary of War's instructions before he left Philadelphia. Asks that receipts be sent both to Henry Knox and the War Office as …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersFinancial Woes for Government Warrants & Critical Status of Ratification in Virginia
States that he will draw on Wadsworth for $2000 if he "can get anybody to take the draft." Hopes that the Connecticut troops will be paid and marched soon. Asks that information be sent to him …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersEnclosed Sundry Acts of General Assembly
Discussed settlement of accounts in Connecticut, repayment of army, and faults in current system.
Bill Warren CollectionConcerning Immediate Need for Money for the Dispatching and Clothing of Troops
Says that since he is informed that there is no congress planned for New York, he will remain in his present location, Boston, to conclude the "complex and important private business in which I am …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersArrangements for Shipping Clothing to Artillerists at Springfield
States that he has put aboard a sloop, named Two Sisters, clothing for the artillerists stationed at Springfield, Massachusetts. Asks Colt to see to their transport from Hartford to Springfield, …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAcknowledging Receipt of Money in Gold and Bank Draft
Acknowledges receipt of 150 pounds [weight or British currency is unclear] in gold, along with a draft on Richard Platt for $1000, brought from Hartford by Captain William Price. Asks that Wadsworth …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAccounts of the State of Connecticut, Etc.
Wolcott informs Pierce that he has done his best to arrange the accounts of the State of Connecticut in the manner directed by the Ordinance of Congress. He refers to Mr. Brownson's desire for …
Bill Warren CollectionAccount Information, Balance Owed United States
Wolcott gives detailed explanation for balance owed United States and account information for the militia and guards.
Bill Warren CollectionRegarding Massachusetts Troops to Be Raised, and the Convoluted Transportation of Clothing to Springfield
Troops will be raised in Massachusetts and rendezvous at Springfield. No ships are traveling to Hartford before 1790, and states that he has had to put the clothing destined for Springfield on a …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Lack of Funds With Which to Pay a Public Account; Comments on CT & NY Politics
Admits he has no funds with which to pay a public account; asks whether any money from Connecticut may be used to satisfy the same. Expresses satisfaction regarding elections in Connecticut; notes …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersQuestions on Calculations
Wolcott requested clarification on calculations included in previous correspondence.
Bill Warren CollectionList of Persons Paid by State of Connecticut
By act of Connecticut State Legislature, Wolcott transmitted list of persons paid by CT on behalf of U.S.
Bill Warren CollectionKnox Requires Wadsworth's Signature for Account Settlements
Knox forwards account receipts to Wadsworth for signature and he requests the return of unpaid warrants.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
