New-York Historical Society: Manuscript Department
157 documents

Secretary at War discusses legal issues with Chapin
10/01/1796 Letter SignedLetter, discusses the legal jurisdiction of state and federal authorities; mentions Supreme Court.
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Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
09/23/1796 Letter SignedLetter, discusses Indian murder in New York.
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Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
09/15/1796 Letter SignedLetter, informs re Indian annuities; mentions compensation for Indian murder.
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Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
03/11/1796 Letter SignedLetter, directs expenditures for Indian affairs; describes 6th Article of Treaty of 1794; directs Indian goods furnished for annuity; mentions Indian department.
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Secretary at War directs Chapin to make investigation
10/17/1796 Letter SignedLetter, McHenry directs investigation of Wemple [blacksmith to the Oneidas].
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Hodgdon sends invoice for goods to Chapin
08/30/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, encloses Invoice of goods for Six Nations annuity; informs re Powder & flints ordered in 1794; alludes to the Treaty of 1794.
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Extract of a letter from the Secretary of State to the Secretary at War
10/13/1796 Extract of LetterLetter, describes complaints concerning Oneida blacksmith; advises dismissing blacksmith from Oneida.
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Extract of a letter from Hodgdon to Chapin dated 1 Sep 1796
09/01/1796 Extract of LetterLetter, informs re shipment of Six Nations annuity goods; discusses supplies delivered in 1794.
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Estimate of expences for sundry Mohawk Indians
02/01/1796 Document, type undeterminedFiscal, describes expences for sundry Mohawks.
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Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
10/04/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, Chapin informs McHenry of division of Six Nations annuity; informs re goods for Six Nations.
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Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
11/15/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, Chapin discusses complaint against Wemple; discusses Indians; discusses Six Nations annuity.
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Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
09/04/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, discusses Indian murdered at Venango; discusses legal precedent for murdered Indian; discusses preemption rights of State of New York; discusses state rights and the Federal government; …
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Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
07/08/1796 Letter, Type UndeterminedLetter, asks for money on Six Nations behalf; discusses Indians accused of thefts; discusses Indian murdered at Fort Venango; discusses Six Nations annuity; asks for removal of settlers; discusses …
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Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
06/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes goods for Six Nations annuity; alludes to Treaty of 1794; discusses Indians and Indian life; informs re Britsh preparations to leave Niagara garrison; mentions free passage of boats.
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Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
05/18/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, informs re British steps to leave Niagara; alludes to Jay's Treaty; discusses land claims; discusses White encroachment; mentions Congress.
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Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
04/29/1796 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, mentions Mohawk land claim; informs re number of British troops to the Westward; discusses British posts on frontier; alludes to Jay's Treaty; discusses pioneers and frontier life; discusses …
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Speech of the Cornplanter to Washington.
02/28/1797 Document, type undeterminedSpeech, mentions Washington's retirement; mentions Revolutionary War; discusses White encroachment; discusses education; discusses Indians and liquor.
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Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
12/21/1797 Letter SignedLetter, discusses Seneca interest money; asks for return of Seneca numbers; discusses treaty at Genesee; discusses Indian land sales.
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Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
07/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry informs Chapin to relay the willingness of the U.S. to receive offers from the Senecas to sell land.
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Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
03/09/1797 Letter SignedLetter, McHenry directs Chapin regarding payment to widow of murdered Indian.
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Secretary at War directs the collection of intelligence through Chapin
06/08/1797 Letter SignedLetter, Secretary at War directs Chapin to collect information regarding the disposition of Captain Brant. Letter marked "secret and confidential." McHenry desires to know to what extent Brant's …
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Letter to the Secretary at War
01/19/1797 Manuscript Translation of LetterLetter, asks for consideration of widow's claim.
Misc Mss Alexander Hamilton
Letter from the Indian Superintendent
06/29/1797 LetterbookLetter, discusses Chief Joseph Brandt
Misc Mss - Israel Chapin.
Letter from Chief Joseph Brandt
06/16/1797 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Recipient's FilesLetter, mentions French efforts to turn Indians against British and Americans.
Misc Mss - Israel Chapin.
Harris is issued an invoice by Myers for annuity goods received at Philiadelphia
04/19/1797 Document, type undeterminedJohn Harris, keeper of military supplies, is issued an invoice for Indian annuity goods by John Myers in Philadelphia.
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