Oliver, Jr Wolcott to John Adams, May 25, 1799
Phila., May 25th, 1799. After a very laboured trial, Fries, who led the armed party at Bethlehem, has been convicted of treason. He continued tranquil until the verdict of the…
Oliver Wolcott Sr. was an American Founding Father and politician. He was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation as a representative of Connecticut, and the nineteenth governor of Connecticut. Wolcott was a major general for the Connecticut militia in the Revolutionary War serving under George Washington.
Phila., May 25th, 1799. After a very laboured trial, Fries, who led the armed party at Bethlehem, has been convicted of treason. He continued tranquil until the verdict of the…
Treasury Department. June 1st. 1799 Sir I have the honour to transmit a copy of a Letter which I have written to several of the collectors of the Revenue, on…
Treasury Department June 13th. 1799— Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipts of your letters dated May 27th. & 28th. and Mr Shaws letter dated June 5th. covering…
Treasury Department June 14 1799 Sir, I have the honor to enclose a letter from Isaac Parker Esquire Marshal of the District of Maine, recommending Josiah Reed, to be surveyor…
Treasury Department June 19th. 1799.— Sir, I have the honour to enclose a Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue dated the 19th. instant, and submit it as my opinion,…
Treasury Department. July 13th. 1799. Sir, I have the honour to transmit a Letter dated April 8th. 1799 from Nathl. Burwell Esqr. one of the Commissioners of Virginia.—This Letter was…
Treasury Department, July 20th. 1799 Sir, I have the honour to transmit a letter dated the 15th. instant, from William Payne Esquire, advising of his resignation of the Office of…
Treasury Department. Augt. 3. 1799. Sir I have the honour to transmit a Letter from Alexander Freeland, dated July 12th. announcing the death of Constant Somers, late Collector and Inspector…
Philadelphia Aug. 17. 1799 Sir. I have the honour to enclose a Letter from the Honble. Richard Bland Lee Esquire of Virginia, presenting himself as a Candidate in case a…
Sept. 4th 1799 Observations on the draught of Instructions to Oliver Ellsworth, William Richeson Davie, and William Vans Murray Esq. Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States to the French Republic.…
Treasury Department Trenton, September 13th. 1799. Sir I have the honour to acknowledge your favour of August 30th refering it to me to report on the applications for the appointment…
Novr. 18th. 1799.— The Secretary of the Treasury in obedience to the command of the President of the United States respectfully submits the following observations.— A great proportion of the…
Decr. 11. 1799 The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits [to] the consideration of the President of the United States, the following observations upon the measures proper to be taken…
T.D Jany 29 1800 Sir At the request of Richard Soderstrom [Esqr.] Consul Genl. of Sweden & charged with the management of Consular business for the Danish Govr. I have…
Treasury Department April 7th 1800— Agreeably to the direction of the President of the United States—The Secretary of the Treasury, has the honor of transmitting for his consideration—two Official Statements;…
Treasury Department July 30th; 1800. The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits to the President of the United States, the following report upon the petition of Slocum Fowler.— The petitioner…
Treasury Department Washington, August 21st. 1800. Sir Enclosed I have the honor or transmitting for your consideration—three letters of this date from the Commissioner of the Revenue, recommending the following…
Treasury Department Washington August 27th. 1800 Sir I have the honour of transmitting for your consideration, two Letters from James Simons Collector of Charleston of the 28th. of May &…
Treasury Department Washington, September 11th. 1800 Sir I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your several Letters dated August 15th, 23rd. 24th, 25th. 26th. 27th, & 30th. and…
Treasury Department. Washington Sept. 13. 1800. Sir. In compliance with my engagements, I have now the honour to inform the President that the following persons have become Candidates for the…