Edward Wright
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Instructions to Edward Wright
Instructions to Edward Wright, deputy paymaster and storekeeper at Knoxville, from James McHenry, Secretary of War.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Replacing the Dead Factor at Fort Wilkinson
The President has appointed Edward Wright to the position of Factor of the Indian Store at Fort Wilkinson on the Oconee River. Wright is replacing Edward Price, deceased, whose death was sudden and …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirOutlines Trade Tips with Indians; List of Items in Need by Creeks
Ben Hawkins (Indian Agent) provides detailed description to Edward Wright of how to successfully trade with the Creek Indians. Most Indians don't meet their obligations with regard to credit and debt …
Letters Sent by the Creek Factory (Letterbook of the Creek Trading House), 1795-1816. (RG75) (M4)Military Stores Invoice of Goods
Letter covering an invoice of military stores being shipped to Fort Wilkinson in Georgia for trading with the Southern Indians. The letter discusses the amounts the agents are to charge for the goods.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Items for Factory Use and Trade
Harris informs Wright of the measures he must take in order to operate within the budget of his factory and requests a list of the items Wright needs to trade with the Creeks.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Instructions to Mr. Edward Wright
Wright has been appointed to succeed Edward Price, deceased, late factor of the Indian Store at Fort Wilkinson on the River Oconee. McHenry includes a list of seventeen instructions respecting the …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirInstructions for the New Factor at Fort Wilkinson
McHenry's instructions to Wright, the new factor of the Indian Trading House near Fort Wilkinson on the Oconee River. It includes matters such as setting prices and accepting credit.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirShipments and Elections
Invoices for Georgia factories, Independent and Helen shipped by William Murdock. Emphasized need for blankets.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Request for Inventory of Factory
Previous letter requesting information unanswered, second letter sent requesting inventory, debts, contracts of factory under command of Wright. Request for Mr. Price's private account, information …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Money Added to Amount Paid for Invoice of Goods
Notification that additional money was added to the return for the invoice of goods submitted by the factory.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)List of Materials for Factory Required
List yet to be received; urgently required in order to request materials from agent in London. Request for ruling on whether or not Negro woman was public or private property.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Expired Law Permitting Trading Houses
McHenry notifies Wright that the Act authorizing trading houses for exchange with Indian tribes has expired. The President will determine if trade should continue and the fate of the factories. …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Evaluating the Indian Trading House at Georgia
McHenry wants to be furnished with information that will enable him to evaluate the Indian Trading House in Georgia. He requests inventories, accounts, and detailed statements that will show whether …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relative to Indian Tribes (Letters and Instructions to the Factors of the Indian Trading Houses From TheirEnclosed Invoice for Rifles Shipped to Savannah
Invoice for rifles shipped on schooner to be delivered at Savannah, Georgia. In a post script, notes the resignation of James McHenry as Sec of War.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Credit to Inventory
Inclosed draft from Col. Hawkins in favor of Wright received, notification of credit to account. List of items in inventory of goods.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
