David Henley
371 documents
Reports Business with Capt. Butler, Lt. Chandler, Capt. Bradley, with Entries in the Public Books
Henley replies to Simmons' letters of April 19 and My 13. He has dealt with the Memorandum of Claims, and consulted with Chander regarding Bradley's account. He encloses his May accounts and sends …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Arrival of Indian Goods; Requests Indians Stop Stealing Horses
Reports a pleasant meeting with Double Head, Sechochee, and Colonel Butler. Expresses regret for not attending the last dance, but had too much business. The Indian goods have arrived and will keep …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Recent Cherokee Activities at Tellico and Accounts
Reports return from visit to Tellico, where he found Cherokee accounts to be favorable. The number of assembled Cherokees was great, and he expects higher numbers to assemble. Major Lewis continues to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Letters about Natchez, Chickasaw; Reports Cherokee Affairs
Refers to letters received concerning Indian affairs in local area. Reports problems with the Cherokees stealing horses. Henley wrote to the Cherokees in warm, anxious, friendly terms, hoping that the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Recommends Mr. McGhee as Supplier
Forwards proposal recommending Mr. Mc Ghee as supplier for the districts in Tennessee. Recommends McGhee as a man of character and industry.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Receipt for Money Received of Tait and Stothart
David Henley confirms he has signed duplicate receipts for $1600 received from Tait and Stathart to remit to Henry & Boggs in Philadelphia.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Receipt for Money Received of Robert Stothart
Receipt for $3073 to be remitted to Henry & Boggs in Philadelphia.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Reaction to Indian Talks
Praises division of Indians as wise in order to keep "bad people in order, and prevent their stealing of Horses." Praises improvement of Indians in growing cotton and corn, spinning and weaving. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quartermaster Report; Reports Intent to Erect Post with Natchez
Encloses monthly returns for quartermaster stores. Announces arrival of Captain Rickard with news from General Wilkinson, requesting cash for recruiting. Reports visit from Dr. Powel [Powell] of the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quartermaster Report
Forwards quarterly returns of quartermaster stores.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quarterly Return of Tennessee Quartermaster Stores, July-Sept. 1799
Forwards quarterly returns for July, August, and September with the Quartermaster's Department for the state of Tennessee.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Provides Information about Vouchers, Prepares Colonel Butler for Philadelphia
Forwards vouchers of Captain Rickards to pay his company from October 1794 to June 1795. Forwards abstracts and vouchers from his office. Reports Colonel Butler's departure for Philadelphia.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Presents Concern over Bill to Thomas Butler
Received bill for Thomas Butler. Claims misunderstanding due to delay of payment. Requests direction.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Pleased with Indian Translator Mr. Thompson and Efforts to Restore Horses in Possession of Little Turkey; High Hopes for Meeting of Creek Nation
Approves Mr. Thompson as interpreter to Mr. Maclin. Hopes talk will have good effect and that Little Turkey will restore stolen horses. Hopes that all property will be returned in good condition.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Payments to Messrs. Kennedy and Lynch for Nickajack Expedition
Pay Messrs. Kennedy and Lynch $1500 for value received payment of Nickajack Expedition on account of defensive protection estimate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to James and William Park for Nickajack Expedition
David Henley certifies payment of $500 to James and William Park for payment of the Nickajack expedition or the defensive estimate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to Cochran & Thursbay
Drawn in favor of Cochran & Thursbay $1500 for remittance by Thomas Hickman of Nashville.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment of Troops
Notification of money drawn in favor of Henry Boggs for payment of troops under Lieut. Col. Butler. Similar notification was sent to W. Simmons.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Payment of Troops
Notification that pay was drawn in favor of Henry Boggs. Money appropriated for payment of troops under Lieut. Col. Butler.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Payment Due Hugh Campbell
Bill of exchange for $800 due Hugh Campbell for value received in specie.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay Due Capt. Sparks' Company
The estimate of the pay due Capt. Richard Sparks' Company of the 3rd United States Regiment, which sum is $1860 for August through December 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Outlines Recent Postal Activity
Henley received Wilkinson's letter of May 20th on the 27th. He delayed the express rider who brought it until the Mail came so that he could send back various parcels, newspapers, and letters with …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Monthly Returns for Quarter Master Stores
Forwards monthly returns of Quartermaster stores to US troops for September and October 1799.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Money and Claims of Colonel Roberts
Henley replies to Childress' letter of May 20. He cannot accept the money at present, but may need it in the future. He also addresses Childress' query about the claim of Colo. Roberts, and mentions …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
