Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Title
Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Description
Letter, Chapin informs McHenry of division of Six Nations annuity; informs re goods for Six Nations.
short description
Ltr, inf re goods for Six Nations.
year created
1796
month created
10
day created
04
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Cited in McHenry to Chapin, 10/21/1796.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
James McHenry
Israel Chapin
Capt. Obeel
Capt. Bruff
Gen. Knox
Hodgdon
Tench Francis
notable location
Canandaigua
Albany
notable item/thing
copy
road opened through their country
some of their chiefs I find are obstinate
powder & lead is so necessary for the indians
article which cannot be procured short of Albany
apportion the whole annuity to the several nations as equal as possible
divide to the several villages
number of the Six Nations to share the annuity
all are desirous to attend which makes this meeting large
written me that a quantity of powder & lead would be forwarded me for the Six Nations
dollars inclosed which arrived safe
indians are daily calling on me for blacksmith & gunsmith work
supplies which I cannot refuse them
goods for the Six Nations are not yet arrived
account of the water in the Mohawk River being remarkable low which almost prevented boats passing
your favor
papers inclosed
document number
1796100440101
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AEL15 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry O'Reilly Collection | V: 12, P: 39 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Israel Chapin Jr | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |