Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Document 1798Letter, informs re Indian demands for interest money; discusses bank stock dividends; alludes to Genesee Treaty.
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Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Description
Letter, informs re Indian demands for interest money; discusses bank stock dividends; alludes to Genesee Treaty.
Date
11/10/1798
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1798111040001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Israel Chapin
Col. Wadsworth
Morris
Capt. Obeel
Notable locations
Canandaigua
Alleghany
Notable items
Secy. at War
invest money in the bank in such a manner as to produce the 6000 dollars at the time
recruited them to wait
treaty was signed
faithfully communicated your speech
Senekas
one year from the time the treaty was conducted
banking system can be explained to them
truth is they care very little about the banking system
money is safe
interest
receive their share of the six thousand dollars to be paid them
treaty made with Mr. Morris
principal chief from the Alleghany
your letter
speech to the Indians