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Title: J. Lansing to Philip Schuyler
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1777-01-24
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Philadelphia (Pa.), Philadelphia County (Pa.), Pennsylvania
Abstract: From the resolves of Congress. Samuel Kirkland to receive a salary plus an allotment for expenses in the service of the colonies.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-072b
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Title: James Dean (?) to Philip Schuyler (?)
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1776-02-24
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Kanonwarohare
Abstract: At Niagara. Butler "spoke nothing to them [the Six Nations] but peace." Meeting soon to be held at Onondaga. Please find out the basis of the message from Onus asking the Indians to attend a conference at Philadelphia.
Note: Description: Unsigned, unfinished.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-063a
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Title: James Dean to Philip Schuyler
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1776-03-10
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 6 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Last report in which Dean stated that Butler spoke of peace may not be accurate. Oneidas are now distrusted among the Six Nations, and are probably poorly informed. Many Onondagas and Cayugas are at Oneida. They came down supposedly for the funeral of Cagy (or Kegg) but have been making speeches of reprimand to the Oneidas. Dean believes that the capture of Niagara would stop that place's influence on the Indians.
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Title: Oneida Chiefs to Philip Schuyler
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804
Date: 1776-05-22
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Text: Kirkland 66a May 22d 1776 To General Schuyler from the Oneida Chiefs We the Oneida Chiefs think proper to acquaint you of the result of the meeting at Niagara - this we do of our own wish though it be talked of among the upper Nations. We sent two of Oneidas to hear what should pass at Niagara. They returned the night before last. They bring us the following intelligence - that the representatives of the Six Nations delivered to Colonel Butler the answer to his Belts which was agreed upon in ful
Show moreKirkland 66a May 22d 1776 To General Schuyler from the Oneida Chiefs We the Oneida Chiefs think proper to acquaint you of the result of the meeting at Niagara - this we do of our own wish though it be talked of among the upper Nations. We sent two of Oneidas to hear what should pass at Niagara. They returned the night before last. They bring us the following intelligence - that the representatives of the Six Nations delivered to Colonel Butler the answer to his Belts which was agreed upon in full council at Onondaga. The purport of which was that the Six Nations with the Kaghnanages and their allies seven tribes had all united and resolved to maintain peace and observe a strict neutrality in the present quarrel neither joining the King nor the Bostonians. they should talk of nothing but peace with the Bostonians at their council fire at Albany and the same subject at the King's council fire at Niagara. To this Colonel Butler replies - Brothers, I am glad to hear you are all united but I am surprised to find you think of maintaining peace with the Bostonians and at the same time, support the King's peace or government - Where is there any one or body of men in America to be compared to the King? Brothers your resolutions are very surprising - as for General Schuyler and the other commissioners whom you boast of so much - What is he? he was born but yesterday - just now as it were started up out of the ground - and tomorrow will return, whence he came. It will not be the space of a month before you will hear him cry? he has no men, guns, cannon, ammunition, clothing - should he live till next winter he will perish by the cold for want of blankets. But the King wants neither men nor money - there is no computing his numbers. As to the Kaghnawages claiming of seven tribes that judgement is false - they lie - the Kaghnawages are by themselves and they are Bostonians - but the other six tribes in that vicinity with all the back Nations are at the King's command and will take his side and as for Canada they have all except 10 returned to the King's side. Then the commanding officer (whom the Indians call Oghweanjeyo) addressed the Indians, related by our messengers, as follows - Brothers, the King of England is very great and wise - he was never yet conquered - he has subdued the French and Spaniards - Pray, what can this handful in America do with such a King - The King is very subtle, he has deceived the Bostonians to some purpose. He ordered his forces to continue at Boston till the Bostonians had collected all the Cannon, that could be found from Philadelphia, New York and even from Virginia and brought them to that town. The Bostonians, having all the forces and cannon collected thought they could then destroy the town. But the King's officer commanding there forbad them to destroy the town - He would leave it in a peaceable manner as the purpose of coming there was now answered - and now Brethren you will soon hear that the King's ships have laid waste all their seaports which can make no opposition having sent all their cannon and forces to Boston. Virginia has had a blow already. Brothers I shall not give up this post (Niagara) to the Bostonians without a struggle - my men must fall first before the Bostonians shall take possession. After this Colonel Butler proceeds - addressing himself to the Sachems - "Brothers - I propose to your considering that a number of your warriors should go in quest of Colonel Johnson . There is a vessel ready for sailing - let them embark - who desire a speedy interview with Colonel Johnson , he must by this time, be at Quebec or in the River and upon my hearing of his actual arrival I shall immediately pursue and will certainly see him. If the Bostonians should be betwixt me and Colonel Johnson , I will turn out of the road and pass by them. I have also another vessel prepared for the back nations, as soon as they come." The Sachems reply: "We shall not consider the matter for we know it is already settled, and they are now embarking. Did we know that Colonel Johnson was actually arrived at any particular place, we would consider the affair." Brother General Schuyler : we now inform that Colonel Butler prevailed, and upwards of fifty of the Six Nations have embarked, twelve days ago, in quest of Colonel Johnson ; and a number of the back nations, the whole amounting to one hundred. Brother, we dread the consequence. We this day send off four of our young men to acquaint you, and then proceed to Caughnawaga to inform them. The one from Oriske is a chief man, and one of the two sent to Niagara, and will give you particulars. The next, called Kanaghwidiga, is a young Sachem of great influence in this nation. The third, Sewajis, is chosen to a Sachemship. We, the Sachems of Oneida, send our love to you, and wish you success. From your faithful Brothers, Sughnagevrat, Jimmey, Aghsinhare, Tigawe, Tekeongo, Kaghneghlories. To the Honorable Philip Schuyler , Esquire Commissioner, etc. Interpreted by Samuel Kirkland , who hopes to write to his Honor very soon if a safe conveyance presents. Brothers - I propose to your considering that a number of your warriers should go in quest of Col. Johnson. There is a vessel ready for sail[in]g - let them imbark - who desire a speedy interview w[it]h Col. Johnson, he must by this time, be at Quebeck or int he River and upon my hear[ing]g of his actual arrival I shall immediately pursue and will certainly see him if the Bostonians.
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
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 Six Nations have embarked" on a journey to Quebec to meet with Johnson.
Note: Description: Includes two transcriptions: one incomplete and one inaccurate.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-066a
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Title: Oneida Sacinems (?) to Philip Schuyler
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804
Date: 1776-03-18
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: The colonial delegation made it to Onondaga, despite Seneca threats. Will proceed to Onondaga themselves when summoned. Note by Dean: The Canadian tribes may like to visit Schuyler as they pass through Albany.
Note: Description: Interpreted by James Dean.
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Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-064c
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Title: Philip Schuyler to James Dean
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1776-03-26
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Copies of Dean's and Samuel Kirkland's letters forwarded to the Congress. Washington's recent successes will hopefully have an effect upon the prevailing sentiments of the Western Indians. New York preparing for a possible British landing there. Please communicate the results of the Onondaga council as soon as they are available.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-064e
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Title: Philip Schuyler to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1777-01-07
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 1 image file
Subjects: Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Note: Description: ["Missing." Found?]
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Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-072a
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Title: Philip Schuyler to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1778-05-11
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 74a Philip Schuyler to Samuel Kirkland Albany May 11th 1778 Dear Sir I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your Favors of the 1st and 4th instant - I am happy that the present prospect affords us Hopes of an established peace with the six Nations - I am sure your Exertions will not be wanting to accomplish so desirable a Business - I should wish to be informed of the Result of the Council at Onondaga with all possible Dispatch - If the Senecas, Cayugas and Onondagas resolve to join us, I
Show moreKirkland 74a Philip Schuyler to Samuel Kirkland Albany May 11th 1778 Dear Sir I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your Favors of the 1st and 4th instant - I am happy that the present prospect affords us Hopes of an established peace with the six Nations - I am sure your Exertions will not be wanting to accomplish so desirable a Business - I should wish to be informed of the Result of the Council at Onondaga with all possible Dispatch - If the Senecas, Cayugas and Onondagas resolve to join us, I wish to draw some of them into the Field - I would therefore advise that some of our trusty Friends would hint that such a Step would be an atonement for past Offences. If the Business at Onondaga terminates happily I think a Conference with the whole Nations at Fort Schuyler would be attended with good Consequences - pray let us have your Opinion on the Subject as soon as possible. I am Dear Sir Your most obedient humble Servant Philip Schuyler Reverend Mr. Kirkland General Schuyler 1778
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Anxious to hear the results of the Onondaga Council. May call a council with the Indians at Fort Schulyer.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-074a
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Title: Philip Schuyler to Samuel Kirkland
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1776-01-05
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Rumour has it that Brant and the Mohawks plan to move "to the Senecas or elsewhere". Samuel Kirkland to relate it to the Oneidas (and thus to the rest of the Six Nations) that this would be "very disagreeable" to the Americans.
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Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-062a
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Title: Philip Schuyler to the Sachems of the Six Nations
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804
Date: 1777
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 3 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography: Albany (N.Y.), Albany County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Reports Washington's victory at Trenton. War imminent between England and France. Ask tribes to remain neutral. Sending rum to every Nation: "drink health, peace and Liberty to your American Brethren."
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-072e
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Philip Schuyler
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1777-01-25
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Three Oneida chiefs have been invited to Niagara by Brant and Butler. Several "family connections" of Brant also invited, but declined. Fort Schuyler "not to be attacked this season", according to Butler. Ticonderoga may be taken, however. John Johnson is living in the Seneca country as an intelligence coordinator.
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Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-072c
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Philip Schuyler
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1776-06-08
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 2 image files
Text: Kirkland 67a Samuel Kirkland to Philip Schuyler . Lake George, June 8, 1776. Sir: I left the Oneida country the 29th of May. In my way down, waited on Colonel Dayton , at Johnstown; acquainted him with the conduct of the Mohawks in their late conference with him at that place, as related to the Oneidas by a head warrior of the Onondagas, who was present. The Mohawks were impudent - insulting to a very great degree. However, can assure your Honour that their conduct on that occasion was condemned
Show moreKirkland 67a Samuel Kirkland to Philip Schuyler . Lake George, June 8, 1776. Sir: I left the Oneida country the 29th of May. In my way down, waited on Colonel Dayton , at Johnstown; acquainted him with the conduct of the Mohawks in their late conference with him at that place, as related to the Oneidas by a head warrior of the Onondagas, who was present. The Mohawks were impudent - insulting to a very great degree. However, can assure your Honour that their conduct on that occasion was condemned and utterly disapproved by the Oneidas in full council. The Oneidas and Tuscaroras have expressed great concern on account of Colonel Butler's growing strength and influence at Niagara. He has, by threats and proffers, prevailed upon the greater part of the Senecas, Cayugas, and Onondagas, to renounce the cause of the Colonies, and engage on the King's side, as they call it. By the last accounts from Niagara, upwards of one hundred have enlisted into the King's service, and are now acting against us. The war hatchet has been sent to the Chippewas and Ottawas; some of their tribes have received it. Should Colonel Butler get a reinforcement at Niagara, with a supply of provisions, our Indian friends say our frontiers will soon feel his resentment, particularly the back parts of Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. The Oneidas, with some others, have often mentioned with surprise our apparent delay and want of resolution. They say, the lenity and forbearance shown the Mohawks, after their repeated breaches of promise, and acting against us, is, by our enemy Indians, imputed to cowardice in us, want of a manly spirit, or being engaged in a bad cause. I can assure your Honor, it is the opinion of many of their chiefs that the Mohawks in general have forfeited their liberties by their repeated breaches of the covenant entered into with the Commissioners at Albany, and acting against us in one part and another. The Oneidas, and some others, have intimated as much to the Mohawks themselves, in private conferences. The Indians are now generally of opinion that it is impracticable for them to continue much longer in a state of neutrality, and that it has now become necessary for the Commissioners to call upon the Six Nations, and demand who are friends and who are not; and if a party of five hundred men, with two or three Rifle Companies, were sent to Fort Stanwix, it would protect that part of our frontiers. And I must say, from a regard for my fellow men, that if this matter should be long delayed, it is my real opinion we shall soon hear of hostilities committed upon those defenseless frontiers. Upon a short conference with Mr. Douw , he was persuaded that a speedy meeting with the Commissioners was necessary. He accordingly sent for Mr. Edwards , and forwarded my letter to your Honour, on the same head with his request for a speedy meeting, which letter, I understand, has not come to hand. Your Honour's most obedient and very humble Servant, S. Kirkland . To General Schuyler . (Force, Am. Arch. ser. 4, vol. 6, p. 764.)
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Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Lake George (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Met with Colonel Dayton at Johnstown. Mohawks were "imprudent". More Senecas, Cayugas and Onondagas enlisting on the "King's side". May soon begin attacking the frontiers of New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Many feel that the colonies should show their strength by making a decisive move against the frontier.
Note: Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-067a
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Title: Samuel Kirkland to Philip Schuyler
Names: Schuyler, Philip, 1733-1804,
Date: 1776-03-11
Type: Correspondence
Pages: 4 image files
Subjects: Indians of North America -- New York (State), Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography: Oneida (N.Y.), Oneida County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract: Western Iroquois tribes beginning to swing over to the British side. They are told that Americans do not like Indians. The Oneidas alone hold an "unshaken friendship for the colonies and a firm attachment to their council at Albany." The Mohawks are working against the colonies, although pretending to be friendly. William Johnson (son of Sir William) is at Onondaga, waiting for news of the council there. Unity of the Six Nations is precarious. Some think that a band of Cayugas plan to deliver a war hatchet to Schuyler when they visit and help to clear the way for a Johnson campaign. Dean is highly respected among the Oneidas. Some Senecas met the Boston delegation to Onondaga and warned them not to visit Oneida on their way to the council.
Part of: Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier: yhm-arc-kir-064b
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