Extract of letter from David Henley to Secretary of War on destruction by Indians and claims for compensation
Item
Type
Extract of Letter
Title
Extract of letter from David Henley to Secretary of War on destruction by Indians and claims for compensation
Description
From Knoxville, Henley reports that some Indians during friendly visits to settlements, have destroyed corn. Attibutes this to Choctaws and Chickasaws. He has appointed someone to look into consideration for the damage. Expresses concern that this will invite abuse in claims and bring on more charges against the government.
year created
1796
month created
05
day created
23
author
sent from location
Knoxville
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
James McHenry
David Henley
settlers
Choctaws
Chickasaws
General Robertson
notable location
Knoxville
War Department
Tennessee
notable item/thing
corn
notable idea/issue
Indian destruction
government compensation for Indian damages
document number
1796052340101
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | YYL02 (1 pages) | Collection: Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217) | B: 5 |
| [view document] (1 pages) | YYL02a (1 pages) | Collection: Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217) | B: 5 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | David Henley | Knoxville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |