Israel Chapin Jr - Papers of the War Department

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Israel Chapin Jr

36 documents

Probability of a Lasting Peace
11/22/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Although the Western Indians have stated that they wish to attend a council in the Spring, Chapin reveals that the British agent is skeptical that a lasting peace can be achieved under the present …
Printed Versions
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1794 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
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Printed Versions
Israel Chapin Jr. discusses Indian affairs since the death of General Chapin
03/10/1795 Draft Letter
Letter, informs Pickering of General Israel Chapin's death; alludes to Treaty of Greenville; discusses Indian life; asks for advice handling Indian applications; discusses Treaty enforcement.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Chapin discusses state and federal authority to treat with Indians with Pickering
07/31/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, informs re unauthorised treaty; discusses New York purchase of Cayuga & Onandaga reservations; discusses State rights and Federal Governement; informs re land sales.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
10/09/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, discusses expenditures re Six Nations; informs re British council with Senecas at Fort Erie.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Chapin asks Pickering to pay a debt
10/02/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Chapin asks that Pickering pay Pell $200. Pell had advanced this money for Chapin's use in official capasities.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
09/07/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, describes Indian land complaint; describes Cayuga Reservation; discusses Cayuga delegation; mentions Western Indians; mentions Wayne's campaign.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
08/19/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, informs re New York treaty with Oneida Indians; discusses Wayne's campaign; mentions hostile Western Indians; discusses rumors of campaign against Six Nations.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
06/13/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, discusses hostile Western Indians; discusses establishing a peace; mentions Indian reservation.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Pickering
05/06/1795 Extract of Letter
Letter, discusses appointment to Superintendant of Affairs to the Six Nations; describes business conduct of the late General Israel Chapin; encloses extract of letter from Capt. Brant.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin accepts appointment as U.S. agent to Six Nations
05/06/1795 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, accepts Superintendant appointment; discusses Oneida Indians.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Estimate of expences for sundry Mohawk Indians
02/01/1796 Document, type undetermined
Fiscal, describes expences for sundry Mohawks.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
10/04/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, Chapin informs McHenry of division of Six Nations annuity; informs re goods for Six Nations.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
11/15/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, Chapin discusses complaint against Wemple; discusses Indians; discusses Six Nations annuity.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
09/04/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, discusses Indian murdered at Venango; discusses legal precedent for murdered Indian; discusses preemption rights of State of New York; discusses state rights and the Federal government; …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
07/08/1796 Letter, Type Undetermined
Letter, asks for money on Six Nations behalf; discusses Indians accused of thefts; discusses Indian murdered at Fort Venango; discusses Six Nations annuity; asks for removal of settlers; discusses …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
06/08/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, describes goods for Six Nations annuity; alludes to Treaty of 1794; discusses Indians and Indian life; informs re Britsh preparations to leave Niagara garrison; mentions free passage of boats.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
05/18/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, informs re British steps to leave Niagara; alludes to Jay's Treaty; discusses land claims; discusses White encroachment; mentions Congress.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
04/29/1796 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, mentions Mohawk land claim; informs re number of British troops to the Westward; discusses British posts on frontier; alludes to Jay's Treaty; discusses pioneers and frontier life; discusses …
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Articles Very Necessary for the Indians, Etc.
10/04/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Among other concerns, Chapin mentions a quantity of powder and lead that is to be forwarded to his post. So far he has received some powder and flints but no lead. He hopes that they will not fail to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
10/18/1797 Letterbook
Letter, describes disposition of Six Nations; discusses fears of Indian aggression.
Misc Mss - Israel Chapin.
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
08/09/1797 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, discusses grist mill & meeting house for Oneidas; informs re Spanish relations with Indians.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
06/20/1797 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Letter, mentions annuity goods; informs re Indian treaty request to sell land.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
02/06/1797 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of author
Chapin informs Secretary at War of the intentions of Captains Brant and Abel. Brant and Abel are travelling to Philadelphia to see McHenry.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs
06/29/1797 Copy of document
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs.
Henry O'Reilly Collection