This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...Mr. Mitchell seems desirous to be remunerated certain expences, which he has incurred in erecting a house for his accommodation and also solicits an increase of salary, the Reasons offered in support of his request, are contained in his Letter enclosed. It seems that Maj. George Colbert a man of Great influence (and ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...Mr. Mitchell seems desirous to be remunerated certain expences, which he has incurred in erecting a house for his accommodation and also solicits an increase of salary, the Reasons offered in support of his request, are contained in his Letter enclosed. It seems that Maj. George Colbert a man of Great influence (and deservedly so) among the Chiccasaws de sires that his son should be educated to the Northward, under the Patronage of the Government;--I have informed Colbert, that his wishes should be made known to you, that so soon as your answer was received, it should be communicated to him. I have understood that Mr. Dinsmore is nearly recovered of wound, and had proceeded on his Journey to the Choctaws With sentiments of esteem and respect I am Sir Your most obt. Hble--Servt. William C. C. Claiborne The Honble--H. Dearborn Secty at War To Gov. Claiborne from Joshua Wingate. War Department August 24. 1802 Sir The Secretary of War being absent, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 20th ulto covering a draft of a Scite for a Garrison. I am respectfully your Huml. ServtJoshua Wingate Inr. C. Clerk His Excellency Wm--C. C. Claiborne To Gov. Claiborne from Silas Dinsmore. Camp 30th--mile south of Tennessee S. September 19th 1802 By detention & change of rout to the Choctaws, I am run short of cash, an article difficult to be procured in the Chickasaw woods. Mr. Lenton the bearer has however furnished me with forty five dollars to answer my present demands, for which sum I have the liberty, without your leave, to draw on you at sight, & request you to honour the draft as it is to meet the Contingent expenses of the Indian department under your superintendance. I expect in about six weeks to pay my respects to your Excellency i...
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