Paying an annuity to the Indian tribes

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

McHenry directs Harris to write up a statement of what is to be paid—in goods form—to the various Indian tribes as part of their annuity. McHenry also informs Harris to clearly separate the packages of each individual tribe and draw up invoices to be sent both to the Secretary of War as well as to the Indian tribes.

Date

03/15/1799

Recipient

Sent from

War Department

Document number

1799031500201

Page start

1

Notable persons

John Harris
James McHenry
Indians
Native Americans
Tribes

Notable locations

War Department

Notable items

payment
goods
annuity
packages
invoices