Jeremiah Wadsworth
54 documents
Account of the Recent Treaty Negotiations at Fort George Between the Iroquois & New York
Describes the recently concluded negotiations at Fort George, including the Seven Nations Indians' description of the land they claimed. States that the New York commissioners said the Indians' claim …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAcceptance [?] of Post as Indian Commissioner
[Mostly illegible] Appears to accept Pickering's offer of the post as commissioner for the negotiations between New York and the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSpeech to Indians at Treaty Negotiations.
Appears to be the opening speech in a treaty negotiation between Jeremiah Wadsworth, US Commissioner, and the Seneca Nation. Makes references to desires of the President and Congress.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSpeech made by US Commissioner at Treaty with Seneca Nation, September 1797.
Colonel Wadsworth opens by saying he was unwell the previous evening and could not reply to the Seneca speeches. He says he is gratified that the Seneca nation is satisfied with the bargain made for …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Deed Delivery
Delivery of Indian deed and journal. Journal contains some details, but omits Indian speeches which Wadsworth deemed unimportant.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Relating to Indian Relations to the Senate [5B-C1 to C4] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 5)Joseph Webb's Claims
Joseph Webb, now in prison, claims that several vessels on the Charles were taken for government use and he never received anything for them or their charter. Wadswworth asks Simmons to send him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Payment for Services Rendered
Request for remission of bills to Wadsworth, after describing the services he has rendered -- managing the acquisition of shoes & cartridge boxes. Refers to money troubles he is having.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Cartridge Box Order
Discusses order of cartridge boxes for 13th Regiment.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersComments on Ability to Fill Orders
Comments on being able to follow McHenry's orders.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCartouch Boxes and Shoes
Mentions that shipment of cartouch boxes to the 13th Regiment will proceed apace once they have been inspected. Describes work with shoe makers to make shoes in good leather, costs may exceed the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersArrangements Made for Manufacture & Shipping of Cartridge Boxes
Discusses arrangements he has made, per McHenry's instructions, for the manufacture and shipment of a large order of cartouche boxes and belts;
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Shoe Shipment
Discusses the upcoming shoe shipment, and whether it should be shipped to Philadelphia or New York.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersNotification of the Sending of Final Shipment of Cartridge Boxes; Discussion of Account
Mentions that he has sent off the last shipment of cartridge boxes & belts he was employed to procure, as shown in an enclosed bill of lading [not included]. Discusses his account with the War …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersLetter to the Secretary of War
Largely illegible letter from Jeremiah Wadsworth to James McHenry, Secretary of War. Mentions his health. Writing from Hartford, Connecticut.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersLetter to the Secretary of War
Largely illegible letter from Jeremiah Wadsworth to James McHenry, Secretary of War. Writing from Hartford, Connecticut.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
