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Paying the Virginia Militia
Wolcott informs Pickering that a warrant will be placed in the hands of the Treasurer for the sum of sixty thousand dollars to be used for the pay of the Virginia Militia. Twelve thousand will be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Notification of Official Certificate for Appointment as Indian Comissioner
Encloses official certificate of Wadsworth's appointment as commissioner for the treaty with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians. Notes that the certificate is similar to that lately granted to General …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersMischief Related to Construction at the Port of Charleston
Hamilton expresses concern about construction at the port of Charleston which has not been pursued according to the rules established by the President and the relevant Act of Congress and which may …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Lists Payments by Edward Carrington; Requests Advances
A letter and documents transmitted by Edward Carrington, agent for procuring supplies for the militia army, lists the sums paid by him to sundry officers with the expectation that it will govern …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Paying the Contractors
Hamilton encloses a letter and abstract that explain the methods for paying contractors who supply the army. The instructions to the Commissary should direct him to provide monthly certificates to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Informations & Advice for Representing United States in Upcoming Treaty With St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians
Relays some information received from Governor Jay of New York concerning the upcoming treaty negotiations with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians, namely the date (September 18) and the location (Fort …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Speech to U.S. Commissioner at Fort George in Fall 1795
Disputes U.S. statement that the Americans had no knowledge of prior Indian arrangements with "Governor Clinton" [presumably former Governor George Clinton of New York]. Refers to previous, …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Speech to U.S. Commissioner at Fort George During Treaty Negotiations of 09/26/1795 to 10/02/1795.
States wish that contentment and goodwill remain between the two negotiating parties, despite differences over the land claims. Says that the Indian children and grandchildren must be thought of; …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Speech at Treaty Negotiations Between Iroquois & State of New York
Discusses Indian land claims in the state of New York; says that certain members of the Iroquois Confederacy were expected to attend, but did not. Appears to conclude with the suggestion of an …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersFraud by the Indian Agents
Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Secretary of Treasury, expresses his concern that Indian agents may be charging for double the amount of supplies than what is actually delivered. If this is true, it amounts to a …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Draft Speech to the Seven Nations of Canada
Draft of Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth's speech to the Indians, describing the Indians' land claims and the arrangement of the current meeting. States that no treaty may be made within the United States …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersDraft of Speech by Wadsworth to the Seven Nations of Canada at a Treaty Negotiation Regarding Land Claims in New York
Professes to answer the Indians' speech of the previous day; reiterates that the purpose of the meeting is to delineate which lands the Indians are claiming, that they may be paid for by New York. …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersDoubts Concerning the Pay of the New Jersey Troops
Hamilton explains that he has delayed providing the money required for the New Jersey troops because he believes the estimate for that purpose is excessive. He points out that the first month's pay …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Davis's Health Prevents Him from Taking a More Demanding Position
Lyman warns that Mr. Davis probably will not accept the post for which he is being considered because his health is not sufficiently good for him to undertake more demanding duties that those he …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Cover Letter for Wadsworth's Account of the Fort George Negotiations
Cover letter for Wadsworth's account of the proceedings at the recent treaty negotiations between the Seven Nations of Canada [Iroquois] and the state of New York.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAppropriations for the Naval Department
Wolcott discusses the appropriations for the Naval Department including sums for the building of frigates and the equipping of gallies. Considering the increase in prices, it might be necessary to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Appointment as Commissioner in New York & St. Regis Indians Land Dispute
Writes that the governor of New York has requested that the President appoint a commissioner to resolve land disputes with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians. Asks Wadsworth to accept the office; …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAn Excessive Sum for the Jersey Militia
Hamilton warns that the current estimate of the sum required for the Jersey Militia exceeds what he believes is appropriate for that purpose. This creates two dangers: (1) that more money will be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Advancing Funds to Erect Fortifications at Newport
Walter Channing, the agent for erecting fortifications at Newport, has asked for an advance of $1400 for the project. Wolcott warns that since the sum apportioned for this project has been remitted, …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Account of the Recent Treaty Negotiations at Fort George Between the Iroquois & New York
Describes the recently concluded negotiations at Fort George, including the Seven Nations Indians' description of the land they claimed. States that the New York commissioners said the Indians' claim …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAcceptance [?] of Post as Indian Commissioner
[Mostly illegible] Appears to accept Pickering's offer of the post as commissioner for the negotiations between New York and the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersA Plan for the Purchase & Disbursement of Indian Supplies
An inquiry as to which agency is responsible for Indian goods. A plan is proposed plan to deal with supplies: consignment and request of all goods for Indian use should come under David Henley; goods …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.A New Treaty of Commerce
Mr. Randolph has agreed to meet with Mr. Adet to "digest" a new treaty of commerce between the United States and France with the understanding that the articles of a new agreement must meet the …
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