Informations & Advice for Representing United States in Upcoming Treaty With St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians
Document 1795Relays some information received from Governor Jay of New York concerning the upcoming treaty negotiations with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians, namely the date (September 18) and the location (Fort George, south of Lake George). Pickering admits he has not been informed of the identity of the New York state commissioners. Refers to an enclosed extract [not included] which gives all information necessary for representing the United States' interests in the negotiations.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Relays some information received from Governor Jay of New York concerning the upcoming treaty negotiations with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians, namely the date (September 18) and the location (Fort George, south of Lake George). Pickering admits he has not been informed of the identity of the New York state commissioners. Refers to an enclosed extract [not included] which gives all information necessary for representing the United States' interests in the negotiations.
Date
09/01/1795
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War Office
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Document number
1795090105001
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1
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Difficult to read. In-office copy reflects letter written on thin paper with lines back to back. Digital cleanup might help significantly.
Notable persons
Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth
Timothy Pickering
Governor Jay
St. Regis Iroquois Indians
New York State commissioners
Notable locations
War Office
New York
Fort George
Lake George
Notable items
treaty