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Results of meeting at Niagara at which 2 Oneidas were present. It was first stated (in response to Col. Butler's belts), that the Six Nations, the Kaghwages, and the seven tribes of Canada "had all united and resolved to maintain peace, both with the King and the Bostonians and receive no axe from e Show moreResults of meeting at Niagara at which 2 Oneidas were present. It was first stated (in response to Col. Butler's belts), that the Six Nations, the Kaghwages, and the seven tribes of Canada "had all united and resolved to maintain peace, both with the King and the Bostonians and receive no axe from either". Colonel Butler then pointed out the weakness of the colonies. The Indians replied by pledging peace to England. The commander at Niagara spoke of Britain's power. "Upwards of sixty of the Six Nations have embarked" on a journey to Quebec to meet with Johnson.
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Title

Oneida Chiefs to Philip Schuyler

Names

Oneida Nation of New York (Author)
Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804 (Addressee)

Date

1776-05-22

Extent

4 image files

Abstract

Results of meeting at Niagara at which 2 Oneidas were present. It was first stated (in response to Col. Butler's belts), that the Six Nations, the Kaghwages, and the seven tribes of Canada "had all united and resolved to maintain peace, both with the King and the Bostonians and receive no axe from either". Colonel Butler then pointed out the weakness of the colonies. The Indians replied by pledging peace to England. The commander at Niagara spoke of Britain's power. "Upwards of sixty of the S... Show moreResults of meeting at Niagara at which 2 Oneidas were present. It was first stated (in response to Col. Butler's belts), that the Six Nations, the Kaghwages, and the seven tribes of Canada "had all united and resolved to maintain peace, both with the King and the Bostonians and receive no axe from either". Colonel Butler then pointed out the weakness of the colonies. The Indians replied by pledging peace to England. The commander at Niagara spoke of Britain's power. "Upwards of sixty of the Six Nations have embarked" on a journey to Quebec to meet with Johnson. Show less

Notes

Description: Includes two transcriptions: one incomplete and one inaccurate.

Subjects

Indians of North America -- New York (State)

Geography

Oneida (N.Y.)
Oneida County (N.Y.)
New York

Local ID

yhm-arc-kir-066a

Identifier

hamLibSparc:12354217
local: yhm-arc-kir-066a

Is Part of

Hamilton College Library Digital Collections
Samuel Kirkland Collection