Interpreter to the Choctaw Nation
Document 1797McHenry orders the recipient to provide his services as interpeter to the Choctaw nation to the Commanding Officer of the detachment sent to take possession of the post at Walnut Hills lately occupied by the forces of his Catholic Majesty.
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War Office June 9th 1797
Sir
A detachment of the Troops of the United States having been sent to take possession of the post at the Walnut Hills, lately occupied by the forces of His Catholic Majesty, you will be pleased to afford to the commanding Officer thereof such assistance as may be required of you as Interpreter to the Choctaw Nation, and also such other aid as may be in your power —
Sam Sir
Your obedient Servant
James McHenry
Type
Letter Signed
Description
McHenry orders the recipient to provide his services as interpeter to the Choctaw nation to the Commanding Officer of the detachment sent to take possession of the post at Walnut Hills lately occupied by the forces of his Catholic Majesty.
Date
06/09/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1797060900401
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Commanding Officer
Interpreter to the Choctaw Nation
detachment of troops of the United States
forces of His Catholic Majesty [King of Spain]
Notable locations
War Office
Walnut Hills