Fraud by the Indian Agents
Document 1795Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Secretary of Treasury, expresses his concern that Indian agents may be charging for double the amount of supplies than what is actually delivered. If this is true, it amounts to a fraud destructive of all confidence in those who have completed these transactions. David Henley has been directed to conduct an investigation and John McNairy is told to cooperate.
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Autograph Draft Letter
Description
Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Secretary of Treasury, expresses his concern that Indian agents may be charging for double the amount of supplies than what is actually delivered. If this is true, it amounts to a fraud destructive of all confidence in those who have completed these transactions. David Henley has been directed to conduct an investigation and John McNairy is told to cooperate.
Date
05/30/1795
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1795053015001
Page start
1
Note
From both the Treasury and the War Departments.
Notable persons
John McNairy
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
David Henley
Indians
Indian Agents
Militia
agent
Notable locations
Southwestern Territory
Notable items
supplies
fraud