Extract of letter from Secretary of War to David Henley on claims and compensation for Indian damage
Item
Type
Extract of Letter
Title
Extract of letter from Secretary of War to David Henley on claims and compensation for Indian damage
Description
William Simmons addresses compensation for damage committed by Indians. He refers to the act to regulate trade and intercourse with Indian tribes and to preserve peace on the frontiers. Discusses claim by General Robertson for a quantity of corn claimed destroyed by Choctaw and Chickasaws at General Robertson's house. Simmons states that a deduction should be taken from annual amount given to the offending tribe. He goes on to argue that the corn was not stolen or destroyed; [it appears that the Indians ate the corn] therefore there cannot be a legitimate claim.
year created
1796
month created
06
day created
23
author
secondary author
sent from location
War Office
Accountant's Office Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
note
The heading indicates that McHenry wrote the letter, but it appear that William Simmons composed and signed it.
notable person/group
David Henley
James McHenry
Choctaw
Chickasaw
Indian Affairs
War Department
Secretary of War
William Simmons
Accountant's Office
General Robertson
notable location
War Office
War Department
Philadelphia
Knoxville
Tennessee
Accountant's Office
notable item/thing
corn
notable idea/issue
compensation for Indian damage
document number
1796062300201
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YYL03 (2 pages) | Collection: Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217) | B: 5 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | YYL03a (2 pages) | Collection: Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217) | B: 5 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | David Henley | [unknown] | [n/a] |