David Henley
371 documents

Requests Money to Pay James & William Pack according to the Treaty at Tallico
05/15/1799 LetterbookRequests money to pay James and William Pack.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money to Pay for the Treaty of Tellico
05/13/1799 LetterbookRequests money to be able to pay the balance of James O'Hara's account for the Treaty at Tellico.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money to Pay Anthony Foster for Recruitment
05/15/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Anthony Foster for recruitment.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Thomas Humes for Recruiting 4th US Regiment
06/04/1799 LetterbookHenley paid Humes $500 for money appropriated for the recruiting service.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Samuel Mitchell, Choctaw Agents, for Indian Department Expenses
05/22/1799 LetterbookRequests payment to Samuel Mitchell, agent of the Choctaws.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Samuel C. Hale, under Colonel Butler
06/20/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Samuel C. Hale, working for the army under Colonel Butler. Reports species rate as per Lieutenant Chandler, paymaster.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Major Daniel Bradley to Pay Troops
08/21/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Major Daniel Bradley for payment of troops under Lieutenant Colonel Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Josiah Nichol for Recruitment
08/20/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Josiah Nichol for recruiting.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty
06/06/1799 LetterbookRequests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty held at Tellico Tennessee on 25 June to 1 October 1798.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for James William Park for Cherokee Boundary Line, per Treaty of Tellico
08/20/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for James and William Park as money appropriated to pay the commissioner of running the Cherokee boundary line based on the Treaty of Tellico.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for George Drager, Having Lost His Horse
06/02/1799 LetterbookGeorge Druger's horse was sick so he had to hire another, for which Henley advanced him a total of $110. Receipts enclosed.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Cochran and Thursby
05/22/1799 LetterbookRequests payment to Cochran & Thursby for remittance of Thomas Hickman.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Money for Arthur Crozier, under Colonel Butler
06/25/1799 LetterbookRequests payment for Arthur Crozier to pay the regular troops under Lieut. Col. Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Direction for Indian Affairs, Stolen Horses
06/26/1799 LetterbookThe 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 …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Clothing for Troops
12/11/1799 LetterbookRepresents case of officers over unhappy troops due to clothing. Requests clothing be sent to their relief. Captain Rickards's recruits need clothing, and Captain Taylor complains of clothing for …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Closed Balance for Captain John Chisholm, Paid to Colonel Gamble
07/24/1799 LetterbookForwards John Chisolm's account with his own remarks. Requests balance be paid to Colonel Gamble of Richmond.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Requests Attention to Money for the Indian Department
05/11/1799 LetterbookRequests payment to John Hooker to pay inspectors in the Indian Department.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Reports Visit to Tellico; Reports Accounts
10/30/1799 LetterbookReports visit to Tellico to deliver Cherokee annuities. Reports accounts and refers to estimates and papers which will come in the next post to prepare for questions from Judge Anderson and Mr. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Reports Talks with Indians, Request to Hoist American Flag
08/28/1799 LetterbookRequests funds for April-June to pay the army. Reports business with Double Head and other chiefs regarding horse theft. He and Colonel Butler will hold Indian talks. The Indians have requested a U.S. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Reports Interactions with Indian Agents
05/08/1799 LetterbookReports letter from Cherokee chief, Doublehead. Mr. Mitchell, resident agent for the Chactaw, reports that all is well. At his death, chief Appomingo counseled his people to remain friends with the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Reports Indian Talks, Request for American Flag
09/04/1799 LetterbookReports recent meeting with Double Head and another Cherokee chief with himself and Colonel Butler. The Cherokee nation promises to stop plundering and to live in friendly terms with the whites. The …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Reports Indian Talks and Affairs
08/31/1799 LetterbookReports that all is going well with Indian talks. Promises to send a flag for their next feast. Apologizes for trouble of horse given by Colonel Butler, then taken away. Looks forward to seeing him at …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Reports Conditions of South West Point Ferry, where Indians Will Pass for Free
05/11/1799 LetterbookAgree to hire the ferry at South West Point. Mr. Clark is to build house and cut timber to accommodate travelers. Indians will pass free.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Reports Claim of Derangement; Requests Congressional Report
07/03/1799 LetterbookCaptain Poind claims money for derangement through the War Office. Requests copy of U.S. law.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Reports Cherokee Accounts, Returns for Aug-Sept
12/18/1799 LetterbookWill forward account of delivery of Cherokee goods according to the treaty. Has forwarded returns for August and September to the War Department with records of Quartermaster stores.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
