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McKenney, Thomas L.
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1827-12-20
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Department of War Off: Ind: Affairs 20th Decr 1827 To Capt. Jasper Parrish, U. S. Sub-Agent, &c. Sir, Complains have been preferred, by the British Minister, to the Department of State, and by that conduct of the St. Regis Indians, which is represented to have been disorderly to an extent which demands the interference of the Government. The outrages complained of, are said to have been committed in June last. The Secretary of War directs that you ascertain the nature and extent of the...
Show moreDepartment of War Off: Ind: Affairs 20th Decr 1827 To Capt. Jasper Parrish, U. S. Sub-Agent, &c. Sir, Complains have been preferred, by the British Minister, to the Department of State, and by that conduct of the St. Regis Indians, which is represented to have been disorderly to an extent which demands the interference of the Government. The outrages complained of, are said to have been committed in June last. The Secretary of War directs that you ascertain the nature and extent of the disturbance; and report the same to him. It may be proper, to enlighten the Indians, in regard to the line which divides the United States, from his Britanick Majesty's possessions in Canada; and require it of all the Indians, who may claim to be under the protection of the American Government, to enroll themselves. To such you will say, in the name of the President of the United States, that if they remain on the American side of the permanent guide, and live peaceably and conform to our Counsels, they will be protected; but if they shall cross the line, and commit violence, they will be left to be punished, by the forces of Canada. Inform them distinctly, on the subject of their new relations, which the dividing line imposes; and assure them, that no protection will be afforded, by the American Government, if they cross it, and commit violence of any kind, either upon those Indians living on the British side, or the subjects of the King residing there. I am, very respectfully, yr obt Servt. Tho. L. McKenneyDepartment of War Off: Ind: Affairs 20th Decr 1827 To Capt. Jasper Parrish, U. S. Sub-Agent, &c. Sir, Complains have been preferred, by the British Minister, to the Department of State, and by that conduct of the St. Regis Indians, which is represented to have been disorderly to an extent which demands the interference of the Government. The outrages complained of, are said to have been committed in June last. The Secretary of War directs that you ascertain the nature and extent of the disturbance; and report the same to him. It may be proper, to enlighten the Indians, in regard to the line which divides the United States, from his Britanick Majesty's possessions in Canada; and require it of all the Indians, who may claim to be under the protection of the American Government, to enroll themselves. To such you will say, in the name of the President of the United States, that if they remain on the American side of the permanent guide, and live peaceably and conform to our Counsels, they will be protected; but if they shall cross the line, and commit violence, they will be left to be punished, by the forces of Canada. Inform them distinctly, on the subject of their new relations, which the dividing line imposes; and assure them, that no protection will be afforded, by the American Government, if they cross it, and commit violence of any kind, either upon those Indians living on the British side, or the subjects of the King residing there. I am, very respectfully, yr obt Servt. Tho. L. McKenney
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Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836
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1828-01-01
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Agency of the U. S. to the Six Nations of Indians - Canandaigua 1 Jany 1828 Sir, I have received your letter of the 20th ult. informing me of some disorderly conduct of the St Regis Indians, which has become a subject of complaint from the ministry of his Brittanic Majesty residing at Washington. - I shall give prompt attention to this subject by repairing to that Tillage in person, if my health will permit, and if not, I will send an official Agent who shall make diligent enquiry into the...
Show moreAgency of the U. S. to the Six Nations of Indians - Canandaigua 1 Jany 1828 Sir, I have received your letter of the 20th ult. informing me of some disorderly conduct of the St Regis Indians, which has become a subject of complaint from the ministry of his Brittanic Majesty residing at Washington. - I shall give prompt attention to this subject by repairing to that Tillage in person, if my health will permit, and if not, I will send an official Agent who shall make diligent enquiry into the cause of the complaints, and to faithfully warn them of the consequences of any disorderly conduct, and in due time I will make report to your department I am Sir, very respectfully Your mo. obdt. Srv Jasper Parrish Sub Agent Thoms L. McKinny, Esq. Indian Office Washington
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Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836
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1828-01-26
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(This First) Canandaigua 26 Jans. 1828 Sir, I beg leave to refer you to my letter of 1 Mar. In obedience to t he order of the Secretary of War, i have commissioned my Son Edward Parrish to repair to the St. Regis Village, from which I was prevented by an attack of the Rh…. which made it improper for me to undertake the journey- I send to you enclosed a copy of my letter of Instructions to him marked No. 1- a copy of my letter to the Indians: No.2 - The report of Edward Parrish…"No.3- a...
Show more(This First) Canandaigua 26 Jans. 1828 Sir, I beg leave to refer you to my letter of 1 Mar. In obedience to t he order of the Secretary of War, i have commissioned my Son Edward Parrish to repair to the St. Regis Village, from which I was prevented by an attack of the Rh…. which made it improper for me to undertake the journey- I send to you enclosed a copy of my letter of Instructions to him marked No. 1- a copy of my letter to the Indians: No.2 - The report of Edward Parrish…"No.3- a list of the names of the Chiefs & Warriors claiming the protection of this Government & No. 4 He returned from this mission on the 24th June after a very fatiguing journey and has acquitted himself to my satisfaction. I have only to add that I believe there will be no more cause of complains from this quarter, and I shall continue to warn them against any improper conduct. I am Sir my respectfully … Joseph Parrish, Subagent of the US to the Six Nations of Indians- MM L.W. Kinney Esqu Indian Office Washington(Copy) Letter to Thomas L. McKinney January 26, 1828
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