It is the desire of the Committee that Mr. Grant be furnished the amount of money neccessary to defray his expenses home. The money should be furnished as soon as possible, Grant having been removed from the power of the sheriff and waits only for the money to travel home.
Secretary of War approved and recommended Simmons has authority to issue advances of money. Simmons has support of Congress on issue. In the case of Carey and Rogers, their advances are chargeable to the Indian Department. However, until a fund is created by Congress for Mr. Grant, Simmons does not feel authorized to make the advance required.
Farmer's Brother wants all of the annuities at once. He expects that surveyors will survey the lands, and hopes the U.S. will send a surveyor they can confide in so they will not be cheated. He expects the interpreter Jaspar Parish to be appointed in order to have errors in surveying explained. He wants all the surveys to be done at no expense to his nation. He hopes the white people will not take the land at their own price. His people wish to live in friendship to the Treaty and asks that Mr Israel Chapin, Superintendent, will take time to make the white man friendly to his people.
Colonel Wadsworth opens by saying he was unwell the previous evening and could not reply to the Seneca speeches. He says he is gratified that the Seneca nation is satisfied with the bargain made for their land. He promises that no one can take their money as long as the United States exists. Wadsworth asks that the Indians be precise in reporting their wrongs, and to go directly to Israel Chapin, who will report these wrongs to the President. He says he cannot promise that the $4500 annuity can be made in dollars instead of clothing and presumes it makes no difference to them. A law has been passed to prevent encroachments. He asks that they avoid white men who are not agreeable to Captain Chapin. Wadworth expresses happiness that the bad designs of the white people have been frustrated by this Treaty. He says that agricultural cultivation will make them grow as happy as the white men.
Appears to be the opening speech in a treaty negotiation between Jeremiah Wadsworth, US Commissioner, and the Seneca Nation. Makes references to desires of the President and Congress.
Enclosed accounts current accompanied by vouchers. Notification that applications were made to repay Justices of the Peace for their service in providing oaths of service to officers. Freeman requested Simmons advice.
Swan certifies to McHenry that he has drawn the sum of one thousand dollars in favor of John Ash on account of the pay of the Army through the 30th of September 1797.
Simmons received account of pay and subsistence for July August and September. Total amount: $117.60. Claiborne will receive amount from Carrington upon acquisition of necessary receipts.
Simmons received notice of a draft drawn by Captain Thomas Lewis for $160.00 for the purchase of a house. Letter and bill from Carrington were given to Hodgdon by Simmons.
Simmons learned James Bruff, Captain, Muster roll of troops stationed at Niagara under Dayton, absented himself from detachment without permission. Simmons requests that Dayton write him immediately regarding the subject.
