Extract of a Letter from the Secretary of War to David Henley
Document 1796Notes protocol to be followed regarding compensation for injuries sustained due to interaction with Indians. Enclosed copy of act "to regulate trade and intercourse."
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[M.AC.86-22] [M.Au.75-872]
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of War to David Henley dated June 23. 1796.
" As for compensation for injuries done to Citizens on friendly or other visits to the Indians you will consult the 14. Section of the Act "to regulate trade and intercourse" which I here inclose and be governed by it in your proceedings" —
Type
Extract of Letter
Description
Notes protocol to be followed regarding compensation for injuries sustained due to interaction with Indians. Enclosed copy of act "to regulate trade and intercourse."
Date
06/23/1796
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1796062200001
Page start
1
Note
Extract of a letter.
Notable persons
David Henley
James McHenry
Indians
Indian Nation
citizens
Notable locations
frontier
territory
Notable items
compensation
injuries
friendly visits
visits to the Indians
Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse