Abstract of articles for Indian commissioners
Document 1799Encloses abstract of articles purchased for the use of commissioners holding a treaty with the Cherokee in Tennessee.
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Department of War
Accountants Office
March 11th 1799.
Sir
The inclosed Abstract of Articles forwarded by John Harris Storekeeper, and those purchased for the use of the Commissioners holding a Treaty with The Cherokee Indians in the year 1795 was received from David Henley Esquire A.U.D. in Tennessee. It is accordingly referred to you to cause such entries to be made on the Books of your Office as the nature of the case shall require.
I am
Sir
Your Mo Ob Servt
[signature] Simmons
Samuel Hodgdon Esquire
Superintendant of Mr Stores
[verso: William Simmons / March the 11th 1799]
Type
Letterbook
Description
Encloses abstract of articles purchased for the use of commissioners holding a treaty with the Cherokee in Tennessee.
Date
03/11/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Department of War
Collection
Document number
1799031121001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
William Simmons
David Henley
Cherokee
Indians
Notable locations
War Department
Cherokee Nation
Tennessee
Native Americans
Indians
Notable items
abstract of articles
commissioners
treaty
books
office

