Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
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Requests Payment for Captain Edward Butler for Troops under Colonel Butler
Requests payment for Captain Edward Butler for Samuel Chew Hall to pay the regular troops in Tennessee under Colonel Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Payment for Black & Williams to Pay Troops under Col. Butler
Requests payment for Black & Williams to pay the regular troops under Lt. Col. Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Payment for Amos Bird for Quartermasters' Department
Requests payment for Amos Bird for the Quartermaster's Department.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requests Payment for Alexander & James Fullton for Troops under Col. Butler
Requests payment for Alexander & James Fulton to pay the regular troops under Lieutenant Colonel Butler.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Requested Delivery of Sundry Items for Indians
Has received letter and is assisting Colbert. Lists sundry articles sent to Indians. White people are mourning the death of Washington
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Questions about Lieutenant Davidson's Claims
Seeks to understand the facts of Lieutenant Davidson's claims. Received report from William Blount. Information proves that Mr. Allison was paid. Refers to records of Mr. Howell, late paymaster. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Indian Affairs; Tribute to Washington
Reports that late account of Creeks killing 2 Chickasaws is false. Seve Collbert half-breed, has come to purchase a boat in preparation to settle at Bear Creek. According to instructions, plans to …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Delivery of Clothing for 3rd & 4th Regiments
Encloses letter to James Miller, agent to the Quartermaster General. Reports that the clothing is in excellent order.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Delivery and Shipment of Order of Clothing for Troops
Announces arrival of five wagons from Philadelphia with clothing for the troops. Lightened the load, then sent the wagons to South West Point.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Being Detained for Washington's Funeral; January Returns
Reports desire to attend George Washington's funeral solemnities by orders of Major General Pinckney. Expresses concern about six teams loaded with public accounts with the deep snow. Encloses returns …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Report of Quartermaster Supplies for February 1800
Forwards returns for the Quartermaster's supplies for February 1800.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Report of Mr. Hillis's Vouchers as Accurate; Forwards Accounts
Examined Mr. Hillis's vouchers, which shall be sent to Mr. Herbert. Mr. Hillis will enclose abstracts and vouchers for Henley's expenditures in the Indian Department.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Report of Accounts for December 1799, Abstracts for Army & Quartermasters
Encloses copies of books for December with abstracts for the army and quartermasters. Discusses further activity for the abstracts on public business to expedite vouchers. Infers that militia payments …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Regulations for Quartermasters; Report of Various Abstracts, Accounts, Payments
Will look attend to the printed regulations of the Quartermaster's Department and the muster rolls of Cornet George Lee Davidson. Lieutenant Swain has requested inspection with the new form. Mr. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Regarding licensing of John Chisolm
Received last letter and seeks to explain licensing of John Chisolm.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Refers to Stolen Horse Incident with Cherokees
Refers to claims of James Caruthers and Thomas Callan regarding horses stolen by the Cherokees. Agent Robert White will provide testimony, although he went into the Cherokee Nation without proper …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Received Request for Statement from Colonel Butler; Forwards Accounts
Promises ready attention to the request of Colonel Butler. Forwards copies of books for March.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Received Invoices for Clothing of 3rd & 4th Regiments
Refers to letters received from Edgar Patterson with invoices and receipts for clothing, artillery, and cavalry and other items for Colonel Butler. Retains trunk from John S. Porter.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Quarterly Returns for Major Lewis, Agent to Cherokees
Encloses quarterly returns for January through March of articles issued under the name of Major Lewis, agent to the Cherokees.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Monthly Returns for Quarter Master Stores; Proclamation of William A. Bowles
Encloses monthly returns for quartermaster stores for December. Includes a list of people licensed to trade in the Indian Nation in 1799. Encloses proclamation of William A. Bowles, Director General …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)List of Persons Licensed to Trade with Indians, Jan-March 1800
Forwards copy of register with Indians. Has directed May & Davis to recover Chisolm's license. Will explain reason for granting license to Chisolm in next return.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Explains Account for John W. Hooker and Reasons for Granting Licenses to Indian Territory
Responds to questions about bill drawn to John W. Hooker, who paid Barclay McGhee, for waggoning at the garrisons at Tellico. This contract should furnish Captain Butler with a team. Forwards list of …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Encloses Copies of Records for Officers for January 1800
Encloses copies of books of his office for the month of January.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Details of Encounters among Cherokee and Creek; Cumberland Road; Federal Court
Reports recent encounter with 3 Cherokees who had been to trade with Factors at Tellico. They brought news that the Creeks had killed 2 Cherokees, and these 3 were unwilling to return home by land; …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Delivery of box with pay vouchers
Sends a box by Mr Herbert containing vouchers for Mr. Hillis' payments as paymaster of troops in Tennessee;
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
