1From 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...
2To 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...
3To 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...
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...