Edward Wright
28 documents

Instructions to Edward Wright
08/19/1797 ExtractInstructions 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
03/15/1799 LetterbookThe 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 Their
Outlines Trade Tips with Indians; List of Items in Need by Creeks
08/02/1799 LetterbookBen 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
07/09/1799 Autograph Letter SignedLetter 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)- No image
Letter Citation
04/30/1799 Cited letter or documentCited in Wright to Harris, 06/02/1800; Cited in Wright to Harris, 08/01/1800.
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Items for Factory Use and Trade
11/20/1799 Autograph Letter/Document SignedHarris 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
03/27/1799 Letterbook CopyWright 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 Their
Instructions for the New Factor at Fort Wilkinson
03/27/1799 LetterbookMcHenry'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 Their- No image
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1799 Letter, Type UndeterminedRequest for articles needed for trading with the Southeastern Indians (Creeks).
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Shipments and Elections
12/06/1800 Autograph Letter SignedInvoices 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
11/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedPrevious 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
05/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedNotification 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
03/05/1800 Autograph Letter SignedList 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)- No image
Letter from the Keeper of Military Stores
03/05/1800 Cited letter or documentLetter from John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, to Edward Wright. Citation only.
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Letter from the Keeper of Military Stores
03/05/1800 Cited letter or documentLetter from John Harris, Keeper of Military Stores, to Edward Wright. Citation only.
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Letter from the Agent in Knoxville
08/05/1800 DocumentLetter from David Henley, Agent of the War Department in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Edward Wright. Citation only.
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Expired Law Permitting Trading Houses
05/22/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry 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
02/27/1800 LetterbookMcHenry 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 Their
Enclosed Invoice for Rifles Shipped to Savannah
05/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedInvoice 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
09/13/1800 Autograph Letter SignedInclosed 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)
