Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
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Requests Money for Major Daniel Bradley to Pay Troops
Requests payment for Major Daniel Bradley for payment of troops under Lieutenant Colonel Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Money for Josiah Nichol for Recruitment
Requests payment for Josiah Nichol for recruiting.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty
Requests Money for John W. Hooker to Supply Commissioners according to Treaty held at Tellico Tennessee on 25 June to 1 October 1798.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Money for James William Park for Cherokee Boundary Line, per Treaty of Tellico
Requests payment for James and William Park as money appropriated to pay the commissioner of running the Cherokee boundary line based on the Treaty of Tellico.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Money for George Drager, Having Lost His Horse
George Druger's horse was sick so he had to hire another, for which Henley advanced him a total of $110. Receipts enclosed.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Money for Cochran and Thursby
Requests payment to Cochran & Thursby for remittance of Thomas Hickman.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Money for Arthur Crozier, under Colonel Butler
Requests payment for Arthur Crozier to pay the regular troops under Lieut. Col. Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Direction for Indian Affairs, Stolen Horses
The Indians have sent 18 horses in response to previous requests after issues with theft. Requests advice about how to proceed. The usual practice is a public sale, but requests permission and …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Clothing for Troops
Represents case of officers over unhappy troops due to clothing. Requests clothing be sent to their relief. Captain Rickards's recruits need clothing, and Captain Taylor complains of clothing for …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Closed Balance for Captain John Chisholm, Paid to Colonel Gamble
Forwards John Chisolm's account with his own remarks. Requests balance be paid to Colonel Gamble of Richmond.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Attention to Money for the Indian Department
Requests payment to John Hooker to pay inspectors in the Indian Department.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Visit to Tellico; Reports Accounts
Reports visit to Tellico to deliver Cherokee annuities. Reports accounts and refers to estimates and papers which will come in the next post to prepare for questions from Judge Anderson and Mr. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Talks with Indians, Request to Hoist American Flag
Requests funds for April-June to pay the army. Reports business with Double Head and other chiefs regarding horse theft. He and Colonel Butler will hold Indian talks. The Indians have requested a U.S. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Interactions with Indian Agents
Reports letter from Cherokee chief, Doublehead. Mr. Mitchell, resident agent for the Chactaw, reports that all is well. At his death, chief Appomingo counseled his people to remain friends with the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Indian Talks, Request for American Flag
Reports recent meeting with Double Head and another Cherokee chief with himself and Colonel Butler. The Cherokee nation promises to stop plundering and to live in friendly terms with the whites. The …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Indian Talks and Affairs
Reports that all is going well with Indian talks. Promises to send a flag for their next feast. Apologizes for trouble of horse given by Colonel Butler, then taken away. Looks forward to seeing him at …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Conditions of South West Point Ferry, where Indians Will Pass for Free
Agree to hire the ferry at South West Point. Mr. Clark is to build house and cut timber to accommodate travelers. Indians will pass free.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Claim of Derangement; Requests Congressional Report
Captain Poind claims money for derangement through the War Office. Requests copy of U.S. law.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Cherokee Accounts, Returns for Aug-Sept
Will forward account of delivery of Cherokee goods according to the treaty. Has forwarded returns for August and September to the War Department with records of Quartermaster stores.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Business with Capt. Butler, Lt. Chandler, Capt. Bradley, with Entries in the Public Books
Henley replies to Simmons' letters of April 19 and My 13. He has dealt with the Memorandum of Claims, and consulted with Chander regarding Bradley's account. He encloses his May accounts and sends …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Arrival of Indian Goods; Requests Indians Stop Stealing Horses
Reports a pleasant meeting with Double Head, Sechochee, and Colonel Butler. Expresses regret for not attending the last dance, but had too much business. The Indian goods have arrived and will keep …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Recent Cherokee Activities at Tellico and Accounts
Reports return from visit to Tellico, where he found Cherokee accounts to be favorable. The number of assembled Cherokees was great, and he expects higher numbers to assemble. Major Lewis continues to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Letters about Natchez, Chickasaw; Reports Cherokee Affairs
Refers to letters received concerning Indian affairs in local area. Reports problems with the Cherokees stealing horses. Henley wrote to the Cherokees in warm, anxious, friendly terms, hoping that the …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Recommends Mr. McGhee as Supplier
Forwards proposal recommending Mr. Mc Ghee as supplier for the districts in Tennessee. Recommends McGhee as a man of character and industry.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reaction to Indian Talks
Praises division of Indians as wise in order to keep "bad people in order, and prevent their stealing of Horses." Praises improvement of Indians in growing cotton and corn, spinning and weaving. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
