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Illicit French Privateers Flouting U.S. Authority to Be Stripped of Military Equipment If Entering U.S. Ports Again
Explains that the government has suffered much embarrassment from illicit French privateers running from one American port to the next, effectively getting the asylum that was to be denied to them …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersIllegal Actions for Belligerent Ship Outfitting in American Ports, to Extend to Neutral Nations & Most American Ships
Establishes a uniform principle of what outfitting actions taken by belligerent European ships in American ports are illegal. Any alterations to guns or creation of new carriages or portholes are …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersExtract of Instructions to Bechet Rochefontaine, Temporary Engineer
Under direction of President George Washington, Rochefontaine is appointed engineer of New London, CT. He should go immediately to fortify these posts and harbors. Requests him to notify Governor …
Oliver Wolcott Sr. PapersEighty Nine Casks of Saltpeter
Wolcott transmits an invoice and bill of lading for 89 casks of saltpeter which is on board the vessel "Bacchus"-- Richard George, Master--currently docked in the port of Philadelphia. Hodgdon is to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Domestic or Foreign Sail Cloth for Frigates
Hamilton inquires as to whether domestic of foreign sail cloth should be used on the frigates. He would prefer the use of domestic cloth but it must be really good.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Discussion of Ongoing Construction of Fortifications at New London
Discusses work on the fortifications of New London, including blockhouses, earthworks, and a magazine. Explains that most of the appropriated funds were spent on blockhouses.
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersDifficulties in Obtaining Saltpeter
Wolcott discusses a letter from the bankers in Holland which describes the unfavorable prospects of obtaining significant quantities of saltpeter in Europe. Information from Hamburg demonstrates that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Deliberates Pension of Mr. Hatton; Does Not Authorize Payment
Wolcott discusses the case of Lt. William Hatton and his claim that he warrants a pension. He finds that under current law Hatton is not eligible to be placed on the pension list,.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Correct Intepretation of the Act that Prohibits Arming of Belligerent Vessels in U.S. Ports
Refers to embarrassing misconception of recent Act of Congress. Defines rebel action against the U. S., focusing on the war-like behavior of frigates acting without commissions. Expressed concern for …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Comments on the Payment Claim of a Commanding Officer
Wolcott inquires about the claim for pay of an officer who is the colonel of a regiment of militia in Washington County and was directed by the Secretary of War to command a detachment of one hundred …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Claim of Nathaniel Dummon
Wolcott provides a detained examination of the claim to compensation of Nathaniel Dummon, Assistant to the Commandant of Prisoners in the Department of Rhode Island.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Bonds from Amsterdam Banks, Disbursement of Funds, Etc.
Wolcott discusses several Treasury matters including bonds placed to the credit of the United States by bankers at Amsterdam, and bills of lading for casks of saltpeter shipped from Hamburg on the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Bad Quality of Hats & Shoes
General Wayne has complained about the poor quality of the hats and shoes supplied to his Army by the contractors for 1793. Wolcott advises that he will take appropriate measures against those …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Advances to Contractors; Exchange Rates in London and Amsterdam
Among sundry Treasury matters, Wolcott discusses Mr. Cope's requests for funds to be advanced to the contractors for rations and clothing and the rate of exchange governing the sales of bills of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A Heavy Requisition from Elliot & Williams, Etc.
Notes are being prepared for remittances to General Miller and Mr. Williams. $90,000 will be transported to Fort Cumberland for the pay of the Army. Heavy requisitions have been made of Contractors …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Tools Needed by Blacksmiths in Indian Country
Wolcott condedes that Pickering is better able to select the tools needed by blacksmiths being sent to Indian Country.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Speech to Indians Concluding Treaty Negotiations at Fort George
Confirms that he will carry the Indians' letter to George Washington, along with a general report of the negotiations. Bids farewell.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSpeech by Indian Chief to U.S. Commissioner at Fort George, 09/29/1795.
Thanks U.S. commissioners for their determination to do justice by the Indians. Confirms that the Indians' claim is just, and appeals to the Americans' Christianity to ensure that they continue to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSimplication of the Process for Obtaining Arms & Supplies
Wolcott suggests ways of simplifying the process for procuring and distributing quanties of arms and supplies. An invoice should be prepared of those articles that are wanted and measures taken for …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Separating Estimates into Divisions, Etc.
Wolcott requests that estimates be organized into divisions which he proceeds to describe and asks for Pickering's suggestions on how the current system for procuring supplies may be improved.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Revising the Estimates for Supplies
Wolcott point out that previous estimates of supplies required for the Department of War should be revised due to circumstances that are substantially different from those that existed when the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Responding to the Claims of the Contractor
Relative to Mr. Duer's claims for money due him for rations, there does not appear to be a balance due him so it would be improper to encourage him to believe that his claims will be discharged by the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Request for Delineation of Duties as Indian Commissioner
Appears to be noting the particular information needed by an Indian commissioner to accomplish his duties; complains that he will not have time to wait for a reply from Pickering, as he must rush to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersReconfiguring Military Store Accounts, Expenditures, Reports, and Accountability
Wolcott maintains that the accountant of the War Department should receive on a quarterly basis the accounts of the Superintendent of Military Stores and Supplies which should include his and his …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Ports for Disbursing Whiskey for the Use of the Army
Hamilton notes that the custom has been to receive whiskey at the ports of Pittsburgh, Whelen, and Fort Washington and suggests that, since there are no places more convenient, the practice should be …
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