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Use of Recruiting Funds by Captain Blackburn
Pickering discusses the case of the late Lieutenant Grayson who was given recruiting money by Captain Blackburn but never acquired any recruits. It appears that Capt. Blackburn was justified in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Responsibilities of the War and Treasury Departments
Wolcott expresses in some detail the differences in responsibilities of the Department of War and the Treasury Department. He also describes the duties of the purveyors, the comptroller, the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Case of Capt. Blackburn and the Loss of Recruitment Money
Wolcott discusses the case of Lieutenant Grayson who was advanced $150 for recruiting and failed to enlist recruits prior to his death. Captain Blackburn advanced him the money since Grayson obviously …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Suffering for a Want of Flour
Wolcott discusses the measures taken to relieve the want of flour in General Wayne's Army, confusion over shipments.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Settlements, Geography, Commerce in Maine, St. Andrews, & St. Croix
Knox describes British and American settlement of St. Andrews and St. Croix, New Brunswick. The climate is temperate--healthy and favorable to agriculture. Good potential for foreign and domestic …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Questioning the Need for Completing the Frigates
Refers to a contract for supplies in Georgia related to the proposed Indian treaty. Since the Treaty with Algiers has been completed, the Act for providing naval armaments may be unnecessary. Perhaps …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Monies Expended for the Military Establishment
Based on an examination of the records of the Treasury, Wolcott is to provide information required by the House of Representatives on the monies expended by the military establishment for each …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Frigate Building at Portsmouth; Qualifications of Capt. Thompson
Articles for the frigate building at Portsmouth have been ordered from the Purveyor. Wolcott has no notion of the qualifcations of Captain Thompson so McHenry should employ him as an agent based on …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Forwarding Documents
Encloses asked-for papers [not included], and informs Wadsworth of the health of a mutual acquaintance.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCopy of Authority Sent to Governor of New York; Regarding Cotton Proposal
McHenry states that he has sent to Governor Jay of New York a copy of Wadsworth's formal authority to act as Indian commissioner in the ongoing Cohnawaga-New York land dispute. Also says that he …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersContinued Commission & Instructions for Resolution of Seven Nations of Canada Land Dispute
Official certificate granting Wadsworth continuing position as Indian commissioner for the Iroquois-New York land dispute. States that the sole object of the treaty is to allow the Indian claim to the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCompleting the Arms, Responsibility for Repairing Them
Wolcott points out that the payment to the purveyor should include the cost of completing the arms but the cost of repairing them constitutes a separate responsibility to be born elsewhere.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Charging Contractors for Transporting Stores
The Quartermaster General should be directed to render the specific amount of those expenses associated with the transportation of contractors' stores so that the contractors can be charged promptly.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Cases Involving Foreign Privateers Bringing Prizes into American Ports
Wolcott discusses the complexities related to the treatment of French vessels who have captured prizes and wish to bring them into American ports. The handling of these cases has significant …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Capture of the "Mount Vernon", Recommendation of William Smith, Etc.
There is concern about the entry of the prizes of French Privateers into American ports. Action on this matter will requre congressional and executive action, which will take time. Wolcott mentions …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Answer to Question About Standard Payment for Indian Commissioners
Responding to Governor John Jay's inquiry about the allowance given to Indian commissioners, Pickering states that U.S. policy since 1790 has been $8 a day plus expenses, which he knows from personal …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAccurate Information about the Northwestern Frontier & the Mississippi River
Wolcott is preparing a report for the House of Representatives on the establishment of districts for the collection of duties upon the Mississippi River and upon the northern boundary of the United …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Wolcott's Absense Due to his Father's Illness, Etc.
McHenry acknowledges the justication for Wolcott's absense while caring for his sick father. It appears that the arrangements made on the frontier have succeeded in quieting the Indians. Philadelphia …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Transportation of Cannon, Etc.
Mr. O'Brian has reported on the state of Hughes' furnace and maintains that an 80-ton vessel cannot come within five miles of the works so another mode of transportation must be found. He says that …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplying the Troops at the Western Posts
Wolcott wants to know the supplies that will be required at each of the western posts so he requires information on the number of men stationed at each post and the number of rations (specifying …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplies Sufficient for the Consumption of the Troops
Wolcott forwards a copy of a contract with James O'Hara who is responsible for issuing the supplies at the various posts. All the commanders at these posts should be given a copy of this agreement to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Supplies for the Sloop "Detroit"
Relative to McHenry's request for certain supplies for the Sloop "Detroit", Wolcott suggests that the articles be included in the line of the Quartermaster's Department.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Speech to Indians at Treaty Negotiations.
Appears to be the opening speech in a treaty negotiation between Jeremiah Wadsworth, US Commissioner, and the Seneca Nation. Makes references to desires of the President and Congress.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSpeech made by US Commissioner at Treaty with Seneca Nation, September 1797.
Colonel Wadsworth opens by saying he was unwell the previous evening and could not reply to the Seneca speeches. He says he is gratified that the Seneca nation is satisfied with the bargain made for …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSpeech at Treaty Negotiation, August-September 1797.
Discusses terms of treaty. Makes several references to the President of the United States. Requests discussion about trade and supplies.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
