Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Description
Directs annuity distribution to Indians and the instruction of husbandry techniques to Indians. Discussed Treaty of Kanandaigua and mentioned Genesee Treaty between Seneca Nation and U.S.. Advised Chapin that he is not to exceed the stipend allotted to the Indians, despite their request for additional provisions.
short description
Ltr, dir annuity distribution.
year created
1800
month created
02
day created
10
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Israel Chapin
James McHenry
Major Rivardi
Tuscaroras
soldiers
Indians
Indian Nation
Seneca
king
notable location
Kanandaigua
War Department
Kanandaigua
Genesee
United States
notable item/thing
warrant
shares
residue
receipt
horses
expenses
provisions
claims
stipend
notable idea/issue
distribution
payment
settlement
peace
Indian relations
husbandry
farming
employment
Genesee Treaty
treaty
killing
punishment
contingency
notable phrase
complaints of the Tuscaroras against him or his soldiers for killing three of their horses
loss of the young king of the Seneca nation you observe is not sufficiently proved
his representation is generally believed
contingencies of your superintendancy
losses and injuries to the indians
strict provision of the law
take full and satisfactory receipts
indemnify the United states from future claims for the same causes
entitled to receive under treaties
pointed orders not to exceed their stipend
require from them a receipt or evidence of the delivery of money which is to be lodged with the accountant of the War Department
Seneca nation
warrant from the Treasurer of the United States
implements of husbandry and utensils suitable to their circumstances
compensating useful artificers
residue of their annuity
directed a warrant to be drawn in your favour
dollars
distribute to the Indians comprized in the Treaty of Kanandaigua
proportional shares
document number
1800021000201
page start
1
Item sets
Transcribe this document
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | AEM22 (5 pages) | Collection: Henry O'Reilly Collection | V: 13, P: 52 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Israel Chapin Jr | [unknown] | [n/a] |