Edward Price
45 documents

Request for payment of $50 to John McCulloch printer of Philadelphia
12/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEdward Price requests to Secretary of War a payment of $50 to John McCulloch printer of Philadelphia under orders of Benjamin Hawkins Temporary Agent Indian Affairs south of Ohio. Payment is for …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
Reports Indian Affair; Seeks to Provide Supplies for Indian Agents with Creek Nation
01/12/1798 LetterbookResponds to Col. Hawkins's request about information of the unfortunate affair with Indians on December 22. Forwards a transcript of Hawkins's diary, which he hopes will reveal the destination of the …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Refers to Opposition among Troops and Officers for Factory Goods
05/09/1798 Extract of LetterIncludes extracts of letters to the Secretary of War regarding cooperation of factory officers. Reports opposition of officers to troops purchasing out of the US factory.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Political Affiliations of Indians
05/26/1798 LetterbookExtract from letter by Col. Hawkins discussed relations of Indians with Spanish and French. The effects of an alliance between British and United States on the Creeks discussed. Officer misconduct …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Plans to Build a Fur Processing Factory
05/15/1798 LetterbookFinished quality of fur products sold by Indians of inferior quality, proposal to build factory for processing furs.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Payment
03/17/1798 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorRecord of payments made to different people.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Officers Conduct
04/22/1798 Copy of documentDocuments explaining the impertinent behavior of the commanding officers at Fort Wilkinson towards Price.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Fur Trade
02/20/1798 Document SignedFurs trading prices and number of furs recounted, Indians dissatisfied with price from October. No money to pay the Indians.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Explains Accounts for Indian Affairs and Factory
03/17/1798 LetterbookRequests payment to Alex Bilslamb, a Philadelphia merchant. Explains account for Indian affairs south of the Ohio River for 1797. Refers to bills drawn by Col. Hawkins for factory business. Discusses …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Enclosed Letter
04/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed correspondence of Col. Hawkins regarding the personal store of Mr. Bi[annant] on Indian territory.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Edward Price request to pay Alexander Bilsland for year 1797
03/17/1798 Autograph Document SignedPrice requests that Secretary of War make payment of $500 to Alexander Bilsland for his services to Department of Indian Affairs South of Ohio River. In related document, Bisland acknowledges receipt …
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)
Discusses Store in Indian Territory; Seeks Bookkeeping Assistance for Factory
04/04/1798 LetterbookEncloses correspondence between Colonel Hawkins and Mr. Branham, the present contractor. Branham is permitted to keep a store in Indian territory, although it may cause problems with the Indians and …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Discusses Indian Affair, Travel of Agents through Creek Nation
01/18/1798 LetterbookAbstract of letter from Col. Hawkins, agent of the 4 Nations south of the Ohio. Requests an official report of the Dec. 22 affair. Announces trip for James & William Yasborough, Matthew Bilbo, and Mr. …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Difficulty Obtaining Money/Paying Bills
08/06/1798 LetterbookEnclosed orders. Difficulty paying bills due to lack of money.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Creek Factory Correspondence, Land
10/15/1798 LetterbookEncloses papers outlining proceedings with James Jordan over the property of the U.S. at St. Mary. Refers to debts due to the factory and previous correspondence.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Comments on Inappropriate Behavior of James Jordan
11/13/1798 LetterbookReports that James Jordan of St. Mary has departed for Philadelphia, and that his conduct has been very inappropriate.
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)
Bills Paid with General Funds
07/24/1798 Autograph LetterBills paid, adherence to articles of war discussed. Affidavit enclosed regarding conduct of officer.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Accounting Errors and Plans for Store
06/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedNotification of errors in previously submitted accounts, details of location for new store house.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Account Information
09/17/1798 LetterbookExpenses, with details.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Accounts
Autograph Letter SignedUpdating account of Colonel Hawkins. Personal opinions and accounts.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
