Jeremiah Wadsworth Appointment for Land Purchase from Seneca Nation
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Jeremiah Wadsworth Appointment for Land Purchase from Seneca Nation
Description
Adams informed Senate of treaty executed by Wadsworth on behalf of United States between U.S. and the Seneca Nation. Treaty purchased title to land in Massachusetts which was actually situated within New York. Adams requested expedient ratification of treaty.
year created
1797
month created
12
day created
06
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
US Senate
John Adams
Seneca
Indians
Indian Nation
Isaac Smith
Jeremiah Wadsworth
notable location
Massachusetts
New York
Indian Nation
Senate
territory
notable item/thing
treaty
land
parcel
deed
money
stock
notable idea/issue
ratification
land rights
land purchase
Indian relations
ownership
bargain
sale
document number
1797120690000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | United States Senate | [unknown] | [n/a] |