Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Title
Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Description
Letter, informs re mill & church for Oneidas; asks for money to finish buildings; asks for salary.
short description
Ltr, inf re mill & church for Oneidas.
year created
1798
month created
07
day created
23
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Captain Israel Chapin, Jr.
Col. Pickering
notable location
Canandaigua
Lower Canada
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
post notes drawn in my name for more safety
send me with the money for the oneidas three months of my salary
dollars
contracted with workmen to erect the two buildings
employed a faithfull man in the neighbourhood to oversee the work
building are considerably advanced and money is wanted to proceed with them
workmen are in want of it
build a grist mill & church for the Oneida Nation of Indians in fulfillment of the treaty
document number
1798072340201
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AEM09 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry O'Reilly Collection | V: 13, P: 19 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Israel Chapin Jr | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |