Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Document 1796Letter, discusses Indian murder in New York.
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Letter Signed
Description
Letter, discusses Indian murder in New York.
Date
09/23/1796
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Recipient
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War Office
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Document number
1796092300001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in McHenry to Chapin, 10/01/1796.
Notable persons
Israel Chapin
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office
State of New York
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written therefore to the governor to obtain a Noli prosequi
governor has power to grant it
from this interference you will perceive that I have no objection to his being set at liberty
enclosed is a duplicate of my letter
murder of an indian by another indian committed within the state of New York is in my apprehension a case cognizable by the laws of that state
received your letter