Jeremiah Wadsworth Appointment for Land Purchase from Seneca Nation

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Adams informed Senate of treaty executed by Wadsworth on behalf of United States between U.S. and the Seneca Nation. Treaty purchased title to land in Massachusetts which was actually situated within New York. Adams requested expedient ratification of treaty.

Date

12/06/1797

Document number

1797120690000

Notable persons

US Senate
John Adams
Seneca
Indians
Indian Nation
Isaac Smith
Jeremiah Wadsworth

Notable locations

Massachusetts
New York
Indian Nation
Senate
territory

Notable items

treaty
land
parcel
deed
money
stock