Copy of Letter from David Henley to Oliver Wolcott on Indian Affairs; conduct of militia; commercial dealings with Indians
Document 1795Henley reports that he has forwarded accounts of John Overturn, agent for Indian supplies, has forwarded goods to Chickasaws and Choctaws . Henley is critical of the militia; acting without orders; trying to draw their 25 cents, and instances of misconduct. Henley has clarified militia pay. Abuses commited in the district are great; has confirmed this with affadavits of disinterested persons. Commercial part of Indian affairs is in good stead. Mentions General Smith, whom he seems to favor over General Robertson.
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Henley reports that he has forwarded accounts of John Overturn, agent for Indian supplies, has forwarded goods to Chickasaws and Choctaws . Henley is critical of the militia; acting without orders; trying to draw their 25 cents, and instances of misconduct. Henley has clarified militia pay. Abuses commited in the district are great; has confirmed this with affadavits of disinterested persons. Commercial part of Indian affairs is in good stead. Mentions General Smith, whom he seems to favor over General Robertson.
Date
09/08/1795
Author
Recipient
Document number
1795090890001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Oliver Wolcott
David Henley
John Overturn
Mr. Deaderick
Chickasaws
Choctaws
Mr Foster, contractor
Mr Tate
Secretary of War
General Smith
General Robertson
Treasury Department
Agent Indian Affairs
Notable locations
Choctaw
Chickasaw
Tennessee
Knoxville
Philadelphia