1To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Wolcott, 18 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of detaining the letter of Mr Edwards that accompanies this, until I had an oportunity of conferring with Mr Kirby on the subject of letter. Mr Kirby’s letter will express to you his opinion on the same subject. I beg you to believe Sir, that any other man whose claims were equal, or nearly equal to those of my brother should, by me, have been prefered to him—but, all...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Wolcott, 18 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Office of Collector of the district of New Having being, by the death of Mr Bishop, now vacant, I take the liberty of expressing my opinion that the appointment of his son Abraham Bishop to the office, would be as gratifying, I believe more so, to the people of this state, than the appointment of any other man. I am with perfect respect Sir your Obedt. Servt. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); in...
3To James Madison from Alexander Wolcott, 18 September 1805 (Madison Papers)
¶ From Alexander Wolcott. Letter not found. 18 September 1805 . Acknowledged in Daniel Brent to Wolcott, 3 Oct. 1805, as dealing with impressed seaman Anthony Powers, whose father, Gregory Powers of Stow, Ohio, had also written to the State Department in a letter received “about the first of Sepr” ( DNA : RG 59, Preliminary Inventory 15, entry 929, Misc. Correspondence with Collectors of...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Wolcott, 21 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It is understood here that there is, at present, a vacancy in the judiciary department of the Territory of Michigan. I take the liberty of recommending to you, Mr Jesse Atwater, who now fills the office of Post Master at New Haven, as a man whom I believe to be, in all respects, well qualified to fill the vacant office with honor to himself, and benefit to the Territory. I have the honor to be...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Wolcott, 12 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Benjamin Richard, a citizen of New York, formerly of New London in this State, is about to establish himself in business at Malaga in Spain. Mr Kirkpatrick the present Consul at that place is said to be a subject of the King of G. Britain. Mr. Richard supposes that a native citizen of America, suitably qualified for the office, would be prefered to a foreigner, and, in short, is desirous...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Wolcott, 8 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The death of Mr. Imlay, late commissioner of loans within this State, having created a vacancy in that office, I take the liberty of naming Mr Jonathan Bull of Hartford as a person perfectly qualified for the office. Mr Bull, if I mistake not, was early recommended to you as a successor to Mr Imlay whenever one should be appointed. He is a man of irreproachable character, and I may venture to...
7From Alexander Wolcott to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Jesse Atwater of New Haven, in this State, is desirous of making a voyage across the Atlantic, as well for the reestablishment of his health which is at present infirm, as for the gratification of his curiosity. Mr. Atwater is a well informed sensible and trusty man, and if Government should need a confidential Messenger to carry dispatches, either to England, or France or to both...
8To James Madison from Alexander Wolcott, 10 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
My apology for coming upon you again, so soon, with solicitations for favours, is this. I am not able to frame an excuse, when I am urged by a man whom I would not disoblige, to write but a line in his behalf. Mr. William Vandeursen Jr. of this town would be glad to be employed by government to carry dispatches to Europe. He is a young Gentleman of fair character sensible and honest, and I...
9To James Madison from Alexander Wolcott, 11 June 1811 (Madison Papers)
I received a letter a short time since from a Mr. Jacob Ogden Jr., a native of this State, now residing at Havana, informing me that he contemplated establishing himself in business, either at Buenos Ayres or at Monte Video and expressing a wish to be appointed consul at one of those places. With regard to the expediency of such an appointment I have formed no opinion. I have had very little...
10To James Madison from Alexander Wolcott, 21 November 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have never entered on a subje[c]t with so much reluctance and hesitation as on that t⟨o⟩ which this letter will be devoted. This reluctance is owing to many causes, all applying to feeling, and which nothing could forc[e] me to resist, but a settled opinion that a public evil exists and that the public service impereously demands the application of the proper remedy. When Mr. Huntington was...