Indian Land, Treaty Talks, and Husbandry Utensils

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Indian Land, Treaty Talks, and Husbandry Utensils

Description

McHenry discusses Indian land and the need for treaty talks with sundry tribes; He adds that husbandry utensils for the Indians will be included in the annuity for the coming year.

year created

1797

month created

12

day created

11

author

sent from location

War Office

recipient

in collection

in image

notable person/group

Isaac Williams
James McHenry
the President [Adams]
Wyandots
Delawares
Ottawas
Surveyor
Indian Nations

notable location

War Office
Lake Erie

notable item/thing

annuity
treaty
land
boundary lines
Greenville Treaty
negotiation
husbandry
utensils
knowledge of agriculture
fidelity

notable phrase

With respect to husbandry utensils, orders will be given that a part of the annuity for the ensuing year shall consist of those implements most essential to the Indian Nations desiring them

document number

1797121100001

page start

1

number of pages

1

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[view document] (1 pages) EAA01 (1 pages) Collection: Indian Documents F: James, McHenry

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James McHenry War Office [n/a]
Recipient Isaac Williams [unknown] [n/a]