Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Document 1796Letter, Chapin informs McHenry of division of Six Nations annuity; informs re goods for Six Nations.
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Contemporary Copy of Letter
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Letter, Chapin informs McHenry of division of Six Nations annuity; informs re goods for Six Nations.
Date
10/04/1796
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Document number
1796100440101
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1
Note
Cited in McHenry to Chapin, 10/21/1796.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Israel Chapin
Capt. Obeel
Capt. Bruff
Gen. Knox
Hodgdon
Tench Francis
Notable locations
Canandaigua
Albany
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road opened through their country
some of their chiefs I find are obstinate
powder & lead is so necessary for the indians
article which cannot be procured short of Albany
apportion the whole annuity to the several nations as equal as possible
divide to the several villages
number of the Six Nations to share the annuity
all are desirous to attend which makes this meeting large
written me that a quantity of powder & lead would be forwarded me for the Six Nations
dollars inclosed which arrived safe
indians are daily calling on me for blacksmith & gunsmith work
supplies which I cannot refuse them
goods for the Six Nations are not yet arrived
account of the water in the Mohawk River being remarkable low which almost prevented boats passing
your favor
papers inclosed