Adams Papers

To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 8 March 1797

Treasury Department March 8h. 1797

The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully transmits to the President of the United States, a communication from the Commissioner of the Revenue, covering two Letters to him & from the Collector of Providence on the subject of a proposal made to the said Collector for fixing & maintaining the stakes and Buoys in Providence River.

It is the opinion of the Secretary, that it is adviseable to authorize a Contract on the terms proposed. being one hundred and forty Dollars.

All which is respectfully / Submitted

Oliv Wolcott

Secy of the Treasy

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