Furnishing supplies to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians
Document 1795Timothy Pickering, interim Secretary of War, reports that Mr. A. Foster can furnish supplies to the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes at a cheaper rate for the government. President Washington promised to provide supplies to Chickasaw chiefs when they visited Philadelphia, worth $3000 in goods. If Hamilton approves of giving Foster the exclusive right to furnish the supplies, the purchasing agent (Mr. Percey) must be instructed accordingly, as well as Col. David Henley.
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Timothy Pickering, interim Secretary of War, reports that Mr. A. Foster can furnish supplies to the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes at a cheaper rate for the government. President Washington promised to provide supplies to Chickasaw chiefs when they visited Philadelphia, worth $3000 in goods. If Hamilton approves of giving Foster the exclusive right to furnish the supplies, the purchasing agent (Mr. Percey) must be instructed accordingly, as well as Col. David Henley.
Date
05/09/1795
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1795050900001
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Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Timothy Pickering
George Washington
Indians
James Robertson
Foster
Chickasaw
Choctaw
tribes
chiefs
agent
Percey
David Henley
Notable locations
War Office
Philadelphia
Notable items
goods
distribution
supplies
settlement