Requests Direction for Indian Affairs, Stolen Horses

Item

Type

Letterbook

Title

Requests Direction for Indian Affairs, Stolen Horses

Description

The Indians have sent 18 horses in response to previous requests after issues with theft. Requests advice about how to proceed. The usual practice is a public sale, but requests permission and direction.

year created

1799

month created

06

day created

26

author

sent from location

Knoxville

recipient

sent to location

Philadelphia

in image

notable person/group

James McHenry
David Henley
Indians
agent of war

notable location

Philadelphia
Knoxville
Tennessee

notable item/thing

Horses
register
public sale
expense

notable idea/issue

stolen horses
salt

document number

1799062640001

page start

1

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Document instances

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[view document] (2 pages) ZWM06 (2 pages) Collection: Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217) [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author David Henley Knoxville [n/a]
Recipient James McHenry Philadelphia [n/a]