Extract of letter from Secretary of War to David Henley on claims and compensation for Indian damage
Document 1796William Simmons addresses compensation for damage committed by Indians. He refers to the act to regulate trade and intercourse with Indian tribes and to preserve peace on the frontiers. Discusses claim by General Robertson for a quantity of corn claimed destroyed by Choctaw and Chickasaws at General Robertson's house. Simmons states that a deduction should be taken from annual amount given to the offending tribe. He goes on to argue that the corn was not stolen or destroyed; [it appears that the Indians ate the corn] therefore there cannot be a legitimate claim.
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Type
Extract of Letter
Description
William Simmons addresses compensation for damage committed by Indians. He refers to the act to regulate trade and intercourse with Indian tribes and to preserve peace on the frontiers. Discusses claim by General Robertson for a quantity of corn claimed destroyed by Choctaw and Chickasaws at General Robertson's house. Simmons states that a deduction should be taken from annual amount given to the offending tribe. He goes on to argue that the corn was not stolen or destroyed; [it appears that the Indians ate the corn] therefore there cannot be a legitimate claim.
Date
06/23/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796062300201
Page start
1
Note
The heading indicates that McHenry wrote the letter, but it appear that William Simmons composed and signed it.
Notable persons
David Henley
James McHenry
Choctaw
Chickasaw
Indian Affairs
War Department
Secretary of War
William Simmons
Accountant's Office
General Robertson
Notable locations
War Office
War Department
Philadelphia
Knoxville
Tennessee
Accountant's Office
Notable items
corn