Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
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Forwarding of Shirts & Shoes for Springfield Soldiers; Request for Prompt Receipts
Forwards shoes and shirts for the soldiers at Springfield, as per the Secretary of War's instructions before he left Philadelphia. Asks that receipts be sent both to Henry Knox and the War Office as …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersFinancial Woes for Government Warrants & Critical Status of Ratification in Virginia
States that he will draw on Wadsworth for $2000 if he "can get anybody to take the draft." Hopes that the Connecticut troops will be paid and marched soon. Asks that information be sent to him …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersConcerning Immediate Need for Money for the Dispatching and Clothing of Troops
Says that since he is informed that there is no congress planned for New York, he will remain in his present location, Boston, to conclude the "complex and important private business in which I am …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersArrangements for Shipping Clothing to Artillerists at Springfield
States that he has put aboard a sloop, named Two Sisters, clothing for the artillerists stationed at Springfield, Massachusetts. Asks Colt to see to their transport from Hartford to Springfield, …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAcknowledging Receipt of Money in Gold and Bank Draft
Acknowledges receipt of 150 pounds [weight or British currency is unclear] in gold, along with a draft on Richard Platt for $1000, brought from Hartford by Captain William Price. Asks that Wadsworth …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Massachusetts Troops to Be Raised, and the Convoluted Transportation of Clothing to Springfield
Troops will be raised in Massachusetts and rendezvous at Springfield. No ships are traveling to Hartford before 1790, and states that he has had to put the clothing destined for Springfield on a …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Lack of Funds With Which to Pay a Public Account; Comments on CT & NY Politics
Admits he has no funds with which to pay a public account; asks whether any money from Connecticut may be used to satisfy the same. Expresses satisfaction regarding elections in Connecticut; notes …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersKnox Requires Wadsworth's Signature for Account Settlements
Knox forwards account receipts to Wadsworth for signature and he requests the return of unpaid warrants.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Carriage Accident & Vessel from Halifax
Mentions a recent carriage accident, which the occupants escaped from unharmed; postscript appears to tell about a vessel which sailed from Halifax which brought whalers who left fearing they would be …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersTransmission of Petitions & Vouchers of Men Desiring Placement on Pension List
Transmits petitions and vouchers of two men, Eliphalet Easton and Salmon Burr, who wish to be placed on the U.S. pension list.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSpeech to Indians Concluding Treaty Negotiations at Fort George
Confirms that he will carry the Indians' letter to George Washington, along with a general report of the negotiations. Bids farewell.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersSpeech by Indian Chief to U.S. Commissioner at Fort George, 09/29/1795.
Thanks U.S. commissioners for their determination to do justice by the Indians. Confirms that the Indians' claim is just, and appeals to the Americans' Christianity to ensure that they continue to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRequest for Delineation of Duties as Indian Commissioner
Appears to be noting the particular information needed by an Indian commissioner to accomplish his duties; complains that he will not have time to wait for a reply from Pickering, as he must rush to …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersNotification of Official Certificate for Appointment as Indian Comissioner
Encloses official certificate of Wadsworth's appointment as commissioner for the treaty with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians. Notes that the certificate is similar to that lately granted to General …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInformations & Advice for Representing United States in Upcoming Treaty With St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians
Relays some information received from Governor Jay of New York concerning the upcoming treaty negotiations with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians, namely the date (September 18) and the location (Fort …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Speech to U.S. Commissioner at Fort George in Fall 1795
Disputes U.S. statement that the Americans had no knowledge of prior Indian arrangements with "Governor Clinton" [presumably former Governor George Clinton of New York]. Refers to previous, …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Speech to U.S. Commissioner at Fort George During Treaty Negotiations of 09/26/1795 to 10/02/1795.
States wish that contentment and goodwill remain between the two negotiating parties, despite differences over the land claims. Says that the Indian children and grandchildren must be thought of; …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Speech at Treaty Negotiations Between Iroquois & State of New York
Discusses Indian land claims in the state of New York; says that certain members of the Iroquois Confederacy were expected to attend, but did not. Appears to conclude with the suggestion of an …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersDraft Speech to the Seven Nations of Canada
Draft of Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth's speech to the Indians, describing the Indians' land claims and the arrangement of the current meeting. States that no treaty may be made within the United States …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersDraft of Speech by Wadsworth to the Seven Nations of Canada at a Treaty Negotiation Regarding Land Claims in New York
Professes to answer the Indians' speech of the previous day; reiterates that the purpose of the meeting is to delineate which lands the Indians are claiming, that they may be paid for by New York. …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCover Letter for Wadsworth's Account of the Fort George Negotiations
Cover letter for Wadsworth's account of the proceedings at the recent treaty negotiations between the Seven Nations of Canada [Iroquois] and the state of New York.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAppointment as Commissioner in New York & St. Regis Indians Land Dispute
Writes that the governor of New York has requested that the President appoint a commissioner to resolve land disputes with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians. Asks Wadsworth to accept the office; …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAccount 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 …
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