Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Secretary at War directs the conduct of Indian affairs with Chapin
Description
Letter, discusses Indian murder in New York.
short description
Ltr, dis Indian murder in New York.
year created
1796
month created
09
day created
23
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Cited in McHenry to Chapin, 10/01/1796.
notable person/group
Israel Chapin
James McHenry
notable location
War Office
State of New York
notable item/thing
written therefore to the governor to obtain a Noli prosequi
governor has power to grant it
from this interference you will perceive that I have no objection to his being set at liberty
enclosed is a duplicate of my letter
murder of an indian by another indian committed within the state of New York is in my apprehension a case cognizable by the laws of that state
received your letter
document number
1796092300001
page start
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