Instructions for Indian Presents
Document 1800Indian nations mentioned to receive annuities from the United States include Wyandots, Delawares, Ottawas, Chippewas, Miamis, Patawatomies, Shawanees, Creeks, Chickasaws, Cherokees, Eel River, Weeas, Piankishaws, and Kickapoos, with amounts (in value of goods) listed. Also lists any specific goods meant for the Indians -- if the value of the mentioned goods does not reach the total amount to be given to said tribe, Harris is to make up the difference with other goods; if the value of the mentioned goods exceeds the total amount to be given, Harris is to subtract from the goods. Instructions for packing and transport also given.
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