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Accounts with Mr. Habersham Relative to Military Expenses in Georgia
Wolcott affirms that John Habersham, in the district of Savannah, has been authorized to enter into contracts and make disbursements for various objects in relation to the military establishment in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Total & Unparalled Disregard of Law & Instruction
Hamilton expresses his energetic disapproval of Caleb Swan's method of disbursement of the money committed to him as Pay Master to the troops. This practice is absolutely inconsistent with the order …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Cost of Military Supplies in New Jersey
Hamilton argues that superintendance is required of the business of supplying the militia during their march through New Jersey in order to ensure that the public is not charged unreasonable prices. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplies and Transportation for the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Militias
Blaine, the assistant quartermaster general of the militia army, is asked for his agency to supply transportation, forage straw, and fuel for the Pennsylvania and New Jersey militias moving agains the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Statement of Expenditures for Fortifications at New London
Itemized list of expenditures for fortifications at this city, which includes payments to different artificers, materials used, and equipment bought.
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersRequests Appointment of Conductors for Stores for Winchester
Hodgdon is directed to appoint Conductors of Stores who will take orders from Colonel Carrington or whoever is agent at Winchester. Hamilton wants the names of these Conductors transmitted to him.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Question of Samuel Hodgdon's Accounts
Wolcott discusses Samuel Hodgdon's request for pay as Quartermaster during the period April 19 - July 15, 1792. The issue seems to focus on the question of whether Hodgdon was in fact the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Purchase of Land for Fortifications
The Secretary of the Treasury informs the Governor of Virginia that a maximum amount of one thousand dollars of federal money is authorized for the purchase of land for fortifications. The money will …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Provisioning the Westward Expedition Against the Insurgents
The agent at Trenton and the Contractors at Philadelphia, Reading, and Lancaster will supply most of the provisions needed to get to Carlisle.For the route westward it should be ascertained whether …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Preparations of the Militia Responding to the Whiskey Rebellion
In preparation to meet the Whiskey Rebellion, the Governor will be calling up a state militia and has agreed that arms and accoutrements will be supplied by the State.There are calls for agents, …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Preparation for Return of Troops following Whiskey Rebellion Insurrection
In preparation for the return of the army from western Pennsylvania, supplies should be provided for the return of the troops to the following locations with the designated officer in charge of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Payment of Troops and Mounted Militia Under General Wayne
Wolcott explains the sums provided for the pay of the troops and mounted militia serving under Major General Wayne.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Outlines the Duties of Hodgdon, the New SuperIntendent of Military Stores
Hodgdon is informed that he has been appointed Superintendent of Military Stores. His duties in relation to the Departments of War and Treasury are defined and he is provided with the forms he will …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Need to Facilitate the Return of Detachments of Sick Men
Hamilton inquires about the need to facilitate the return of detachments of sick men and the necessity of advancing money to them. He assumes that the amount should not exceed two thousand dollars so …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Mustering Troops for the Whiskey Rebellion
Refers to militia detachment assembling in New Jersey to march against insurgents in Western Pennsylvania. Requests supplies and transportation be provided and to locate points of rendezvous.The …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Miller is Appointed Quartermaster General Against the Insurgents
Recommends Miller as Quarter Master General against the insurgents in western Pennsylvania. Miller should proceed immediately to Reading to make arrangements for the supplies of the New Jersey troops. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Military Stores, Tents, & Camp Equipage Needed Immediately
Large bodies of militia are to be assembled at Williamsport in Maryland and Winchester in Virginia. Military stores, tents, and camp equipage should be forwarded without delay to those places.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Military Stores, Duties, and Description of Departments
Since Samuel Hodgdon has been designated the Intendant of Military Stores, Wolcott describes in detail his duties in relation to the Department of War and the Department of the Treasury and the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Means of the Treasury Are Adequate, Etc.
Among a number of other financial matters, Wolcott assures Hamilton that the means of the Treasury are sufficient to address any emergency that may emerge.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Letter from General Gibson
At the direction of the Governor [of Virginia] Dallas is transmitting a copy of a letter received from General [Alexandeer] Gibson, dated July 18th.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Legal Authority to Pay States, Individuals
Wolcott maintains that the same legal principles should apply in directing money to states that apply to individuals.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Jackets Should be of Sufficient Length to Protect the Bowels, Etc.
As many jackets and trousers should be forwarded to Fort Cumberland as Gale is able to transport by October 15th. The jackets are to be made of the same material as sailor jackets without skirts but …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions to the Militias Confronting the Insurgents
Recognizes Smith's desire to proceed to Frederick Town; instructs him to instead take militia to Fort Cumberland to unite with the troops from Virginia. Has ordered adequate jackets and overalls for …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Whiskey Rebellion
Transfer of constitutional power during time of Insurrection while Hamilton meets troops in Western Pennsylvania. Directs Wolcott to act for him in urgent causes but to delay actions in his absence, …
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