Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
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Acceptance [?] 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 PapersForwarding Documents
Encloses asked-for papers [not included], and informs Wadsworth of the health of a mutual acquaintance.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCopy of Authority Sent to Governor of New York; Regarding Cotton Proposal
McHenry states that he has sent to Governor Jay of New York a copy of Wadsworth's formal authority to act as Indian commissioner in the ongoing Cohnawaga-New York land dispute. Also says that he …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersContinued Commission & Instructions for Resolution of Seven Nations of Canada Land Dispute
Official certificate granting Wadsworth continuing position as Indian commissioner for the Iroquois-New York land dispute. States that the sole object of the treaty is to allow the Indian claim to the …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAnswer to Question About Standard Payment for Indian Commissioners
Responding to Governor John Jay's inquiry about the allowance given to Indian commissioners, Pickering states that U.S. policy since 1790 has been $8 a day plus expenses, which he knows from personal …
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 PapersSpeech at Treaty Negotiation, August-September 1797.
Discusses terms of treaty. Makes several references to the President of the United States. Requests discussion about trade and supplies.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Treaty Proceedings, 1795-1797
Seems to mostly contain expressions of friendship and fair dealing.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersIndian Speech made at treaty negotiations in September 1797.
Appears to be speech made at Seneca treaty negotiations that began on August 26, 1797 and continued until mid-September. Cornplanter notes that his people have agreed to sell their lands. He hopes …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersHow Indian land should be purchased.
Morris argues that the Indians have the right to stipulate how the money for the purchase of Indian land shall be appropriated and it seems that they would prefer an annuity.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersFarmer's Brother Speech possibly made at Treaty of Seneca or Big Tree treaty negotiations in September 1797.
Farmer's Brother wants all of the annuities at once. He expects that surveyors will survey the lands, and hopes the U.S. will send a surveyor they can confide in so they will not be cheated. He …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersCornplanter's Opinions on the Iroquois-New York Land Dispute
Cornplanter speaks of Mr. [Robert?] Morris' continual attempts to continue negotiations with the Indians; opines on U.S.-Indian relations since the war. Calls upon the good relationship between …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersForwarding of Funds
Encloses draft for $1250 [presumably for the use of the War Department].
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRequest for Purchase & Delivery of Mess Kits, Tools, & Writing Supplies for the 13th Regiment
Requests that Wadsworth procure specified articles (mess kits, tools, and writing supplies) for equipping the 13th Regiment.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRequest 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 Replacement of Poor Quality Shoes
Discusses the poor quality of recently procured shoes and the procurement of a new order of shoes based a different pattern.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Manufacture & Inspection of New-Pattern Cartridge Boxes
Discusses the manufacture and inspection of a large number of new-pattern cartouche boxes and belts.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Contracting Arrangements for Cartridge Box & Belt Order
Discusses the contracting arrangements for the manufacture of a large order of cartouche boxes and belts
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersRegarding Cartridge Box Order
Discusses order of cartridge boxes for 13th Regiment.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersNotification of Shipment of Cartridge Boxes
Notifies Wadsworth of the shipment of 3000 cartouche block boxes
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersInstructions for Storage of Received Shoes & Cartridge Boxes, and for Contracting Shoe Manufacturer
Directs that new cartouche boxes and shoes be stored. Authorizes Wadsworth to engage (contract) for the manufacture of additional pairs of shoes.
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
