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Soliciting Proposals from Manufacturers to Supply the Army
Francis is directed to draft an advertisement for Wolcott 's perusal which solicits bids from manufacturers to supply the Army with hats, shoes, boots, horsemen's caps, and leather breeches. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Shipment of Six Pounders & Nine Pounders
The nine pounders will answer the purpose for which they were manufactured and should be sent though Hodgdon should judge whether they should examined, cleaned and proved before they are shipped. If …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Reported Sightings of General Wilkinson
Mr. Lewis has reported that Wolcott was surprised that there is a strong possibility that General Wilkinson is in the southwestern territory at the head of an army. Wilkinson was last seen in Detroit …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Refers to Troop Needs, March
Refers to activities of Blount, Cox, and the Mississippi affair and his inability to follow current needs of the troops. Nothing has come to his notice of domestic or foreign affairs.
Oliver Wolcott Sr. PapersRecommending a Replacement for Lewis, the Messenger
Since McHenry's messenger Lewis has been killed by the yellow fever (or ague), Wolcott recommends, as a replacement for Lewis, William Markwert who has been highly recommended by Mr. Borrows [?].
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Obtaining the Articles Required by the Algerian Treaty, Etc.
Wolcott wants a report on the preparations for obtaining the articles required by the Algerian Treaty. Can anything be done to accelerate the production of masts and spars. He also wants Francis's …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Obtaining Guns for the Algerian Frigate
The guns on board the revenue cutter will be returned unless they are taken for the Algerian frigate. Worries it is possible that in all the public magazines no six pounders can be found in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Obtaining Guns for the Algerian Frigate
Wolcott discusses Mr. Carter's report on the fitness of Mr. Hughes' furnace and finds an unacceptable situation at that place. If Hughes is not able to supply the guns for the Algerian frigate, then …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Obtaining Cannon for the Frigate
Wolcott considers the prospect of obtaining the six pounders from Mr. Hughes to be remote so the question arises as to whether the short six pounders on hand can be mounted with the long nine pounders …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Nine Pounders & Six Pounders for the Frigate
Mr. DeCosta informs Wolcott that the nine pounders produced by Hughes' furnace are of sufficient quality for the frigate though they still should be cleaned and proved. If the six pounders are also …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.My Opinion Respecting the Charge for the Casks
Respecting the charge for casks mentioned in Mr. Arden's letter, Wolcott observes that his proposal seems reasonable depending of course on what the market indicates. He inquires about the safety of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Justififying the Expense of Supplies Delivered to Fort Norfolk
Colonel Carrington has reported that the Commanding Officer of Fort Norfolk in Virginia has directed that his supplies be delivered to the fort rather than to the nearby town. Wolcott wants to know if …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Escorting Indians to New Lands
According to instructions, Wolcott has written to the Surveyor General to determine the proper location for Indian relocation under the treaty with General Wayne of 3 August 1795. The Surveyor General …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Indian Treaty Proceedings, 1795-1797
Seems to mostly contain expressions of friendship and fair dealing.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Speech made at treaty negotiations in September 1797.
Appears to be speech made at Seneca treaty negotiations that began on August 26, 1797 and continued until mid-September. Cornplanter notes that his people have agreed to sell their lands. He hopes …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersHow Indian land should be purchased.
Morris argues that the Indians have the right to stipulate how the money for the purchase of Indian land shall be appropriated and it seems that they would prefer an annuity.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersHelping to Enforce Local Laws, Etc.
The Comptroller of the Collector at Charleston has commented on the application of William Smith of that city. Capt. Kalteisen has expressed alarm at opinions provided by one of the Indians but will …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.General Wilkinson's Activities, Revolt among French Settlers, Problems in Tennessee
Mr. Lewis has expressed surprise that General Wilkinson is head of the Army in the western terriory. A small detachment has been dispatched to Kaskaskia where there is a revolt among a few French …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Furnishing Supplies for the Recruiting Party at Windsor
The Secretary of War has directed that arrangements must be made for furnishing supplies for the recruiting party stationed at Windsor in Vermont. Brush is to obtain a contract for the acquisition of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Following Instructions to Raise Militia
Response to request to raise a militia. Has issued orders for detachment and to hold in readiness such militia. Has assigned such matters to the Adjutant General, with the request to communicate with …
Oliver Wolcott Sr. PapersFarmer's Brother Speech possibly made at Treaty of Seneca or Big Tree treaty negotiations in September 1797.
Farmer's Brother wants all of the annuities at once. He expects that surveyors will survey the lands, and hopes the U.S. will send a surveyor they can confide in so they will not be cheated. He …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersExtra Expense for Boring Cannon from the Solid
The contract between the United States and the proprietors of the Hope Furnace in Rhode Island states that an allowance will be made for boring the cannon from the solid. If the ninety four cannon …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Disposition of the Proceeds from Indian Trade
Wolcott maintains that the proceeds from Indian trade should be placed in the treasury of the Department of War so that they can be easily obtained by the Secretary of War. If placed in the General …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Diplomatic relations with Chickasaws and Spanish on the western frontier
McHenry expresses frustration at conflicting orders out west in relation to the Chickasaws and Spanish in Tennessee. Alludes to the Spanish breaking the terms of Pinckney's Treaty of 1795, which …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Cornplanter's Opinions on the Iroquois-New York Land Dispute
Cornplanter speaks of Mr. [Robert?] Morris' continual attempts to continue negotiations with the Indians; opines on U.S.-Indian relations since the war. Calls upon the good relationship between …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
