Resolution on the Memorial Of Elijah Wampey, David Fowler, and Samuel Adams
Upon the memorial of Elijah Wampey, David Fowler, and Samuel Adams in behalf of themselves and their brethren Indians formerly of this State but lately refugees from the vicinity of Oneida, showing to this Assembly that there is now in the hands of Dr. Solomon Smith of Hartford the sum of forty six pounds, seventeen shillings, no pence old continental currency, nineteen pounds, six shillings, eleven pence in bills of credit of this State, emitted before the first day of January 1780 and twelve pounds, thirteen shillings, no pence in bills of this State, emitted since said first day of January aforesaid, which was collected by contribution for the use of said Indians, who are very desirous of returning to their former habitation near Oneida, that they are under very needy circumstances, and said paper money is to them useless, praying for some relief etc., as per memorial on file.
Resolved by this Assembly that upon the aforesaid bills being paid and delivered into the treasury of this State, the treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay out of said treasury unto the said Dr. Smith the sum of thirty-three pounds, one shilling, eightpence lawful money to be by him paid to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland, missionary for the use of said Indians.
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Passed in the Upper House. Test, George Wyllys, Secretary. Concurred in the Lower House. Test, John Treadwell, Clerk. May 1783
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