Letter sent to the Secretary of War regarding delivery of Indian goods
Document 1797Informs Henley that he has delivered his letter with an account of goods delivered to the Indians to the Secretary of War. Cited in Simmons to Henley, 07/28/1797.
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Accountants Office
June 30th 1797
Sir
I have received your letter enclosing an account of Goods delivered to the Indians, which I have delivered to the Sec. of War, this Office not being the proper one for the examination of them. I return to you the letter for Mr. Byers as he has left this City for your place.
I enclose you a letter for Capt. Van Rensalear, to which I request your attention.
With respect Sam
Sir
Your mo ob Servt
H. B. Simmons
Clk.
[Address panel: David Henley Esqr. / A.W.P. / Knoxville / Tennessee]
[Endorsement: Accountants Office / June 30, 1797 / W. Simmons / Accountants Office]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Informs Henley that he has delivered his letter with an account of goods delivered to the Indians to the Secretary of War. Cited in Simmons to Henley, 07/28/1797.
Date
06/30/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountants Office
Document number
1797063021201
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Henley, 07/28/1797.
Notable persons
David Henley
William Simmons
Mr. Byers
Captain Van Rensellaer
agent war department
Indians
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Knoxville
Accountants Office
Notable items
account
goods
examination

