David Henley
371 documents
List of Supplies for Lieutenant Cole Butler's Troops
Sends returns of clothing, quartermaster stores, and stationary for troops under Lieutenant Cole Butler. Includes lists of items.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Letters for the Commanding Officer at Head Quarters
Informs the commanding officer of the accompanying packet of letters for the Commanding Officer at Head Quarters and other persons.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Instructions for Packing, Transporting, and Receiving Supplies
Henley has just received a much needed delivery, and sends Hodgdon some instructions for further loads. He would like notice in advance when shipments are coming. Reverend Bullen's travel to the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Information about Returning Stolen Horses
Refers to horses stolen prior to the previous treaty. Believes that the U.S. should pay for those horses one last time. Promises to write to the Secretary of State to make those arrangements. Requests …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Importance of Good Settlers to Maintain Good Indian Relations
Reports that all public business is in good order. Heavy rains have detained shipment to Mr. Hooker. The South West Point ferry is not adequate. Wants to rent land to appropriate farmers of good …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Rations, Quartermaster Supplies, and Stationary for August 1799
Forwards rations, quartermaster supplies, and stationary issued for the month of August.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Quartermaster Estimates; Requests Latest Congressional Law and Cherokee Treaty
Forwards estimate of money wanted by the Quartermaster's Department. Requests copy of current Congressional records and most recent treaty with the Cherokees. Reports tranquility and good order.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Packet of Letters from Natchez Territory
Forwards packet of papers from Natchez Territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Packages from Natchez
Forwards two packages from the Natchez territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwards Package from Natchez Territory
Received previous letter. Forwards two packages from Natchez Territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Expresses Concern about John Chisolm's Illegal Record-Keeping
John Chisolm was found guilty of "the basest conduct in altering his Receipts." Believes Chisolm to be "unworthy of public Confidence." Knows of no way to secure the public debt. Hopes to prosecute …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Expresses Concern about Indians Stealing Horses and War Dept. Response
Expresses concern about Indians plundering and stealing horses and causing problems for neighbors. If the Indians want horses, they should raise horses and range for them in order to instill honor for …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Expresses Concern about Cherokees Returning Stolen Horses
Expresses appreciation for Standing Turkey's advice to other chiefs of the Cherokee nation as a good example. Refers to Little Turkey's recommendation to return all stolen horses, but would rather …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Explains Reactions to Account of Captain Butler's Continuance for Treaty with Cherokees
Encloses Captain Butler's report as part of his continuance as commissioner of a treaty with the Cherokees. Raises a few questions about past reports, to which Captain Butler objects.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Estimate of Pay Due Troops of Tennessee.
Chart showing the estimates of pay, listed by Company, due the regular troops in the State of Tennesee from August 1, 1798 to December 31, 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Encloses Public Records; Reports Efforts with Major Lewis to Settle Indian Claims
Encloses copy of public books. Reports visit with Major Lewis, Cherokee agent, to settle Indian claims.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Enclosed Accounts of John Chishum, [Chisholm] Returned, copies of receipts included
Henley returned accounts of Chisholm to support charges against United States for expenses in Indian country. Transportation of several Indian tribes to Philadelphia to visit President and to …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Efforts to Deal with Cherokees and Horse Thievery
Refers to the many serious complications in Cumberland with the Cherokees stealing horses. Sent Zackfield Maclin to the Cherokees and to the Creeks to collect stolen horses, who was unsuccessful in …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Effort to Settle Accounts, Estimate Pay Due Military under Col. Butler
Encloses copies of books for Jan-March, with the intent to close account. Forwards pay estimates.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Debt Owed Colonel Gamble
Has received letters from the War Office and Colonel Gamble and is ready to take up accounts immediately. Stands ready to receive cattle for part of debt owed him.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Copy of public books for month of October and a reference to Indian claims
Henley encloses copy of public books for month of October. Major Lewis, agent to Cherokees was at Knoxville to settle Indian claims, and those of the white people against the Indians. This has …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of entries for month of August 1799
Henley encloses a copy of entries for month of August 1798 with explanations.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Continuation of Payments on Account for Treaty of Tellico; Accounts for Choctaw Agent Samuel Mitchell
Henley forwards continuation of abstract of payments made on account of Treaty at Tellico from June 25 to Ocotber 1, 1798. In the letter he details accounts and payments which he allowed and the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
