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Joseph Brant to Skenandoa
Title
Joseph Brant to Skenandoa
Names
Skenandoah, -1816,
Date
1785-08-26
Type
Correspondence
Pages
4 image files
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Kirkland 96b Joseph Brant to Skenandoa My dear friend. This is to acquaint you, and all the Chiefs of the Oneida Tribe, of the situation of the Indians in this quarter - and the present disposition of their minds. - In my apprehension there are some things which greatly obstruct the settling of Peace in these parts. - the fair prospects that opened, on the first promulgation of peace are very much beclouded. - You know how the preliminary articles and a cessation of arms were received by many of
Show moreKirkland 96b Joseph Brant to Skenandoa My dear friend. This is to acquaint you, and all the Chiefs of the Oneida Tribe, of the situation of the Indians in this quarter - and the present disposition of their minds. - In my apprehension there are some things which greatly obstruct the settling of Peace in these parts. - the fair prospects that opened, on the first promulgation of peace are very much beclouded. - You know how the preliminary articles and a cessation of arms were received by many of us - some rejoiced at the event, and thanked you for your exertions in your quarter, - at And you will remember, the strong terms and fixed resolution with which we published them in our journey to Sanduske - and our talk with the warriors there when we wrested the hatchet from their hands and confined them to their domestic employments. You also know there are many among us who do not wish to have any falling out with the white people - for we were not the instigators of the late war. We are yet of the same sentiments, and wish for the establishment of a peace that shall be just and honorable for both the Bostonians and us Indians and when this shall appear - for all difficulties will remove - otherwise the obstructions will remain - For this reason, my friend - use your utmost influence with every Oneida Chief - that Congress, your Brothers, comply with our request - in attending our treaty - and that it be done with dispatch. There are some things that lie deep in our minds. - I exhort you to exert yourself in forwarding our speech to Congress - I have but one thing more to mention to you - which is this - I have taken the liberty to nominate three persons whom I could wish to attend, as Deputies - viz - Colonel James Monroe , Major Peter Schuyler - and James Dean - Interpreter - this is what I have to say ? My salutations await you all ? Joseph Brant Thayendanegea ? Skenandoa Niagara August 26th 1785 I hope my friend, that my messengers will be treated with every mark of civility during their continuance among you ? [from a copy in Kirkland's hand.] Joseph Brant to Skenandoah A true Copy
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Subjects
Indians of North America -- New York (State)
Geography
Niagara (N.Y.), Niagara County (N.Y.), New York
Abstract
Asks that the Oneidas attend a peace treaty conference of the Six Nations.
Note
Description: Includes a transcription.
Part of
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier
yhm-arc-kir-096b
Use/Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Sarah Montaur to Skenandoa
Title
Sarah Montaur to Skenandoa
Names
Skenandoah, -1816,
Date
1794-04-19
Type
Correspondence
Pages
2 image files
Subjects
Missionaries -- New York (State)
Geography
Detroit (Mich.), Wayne County (Mich.), Michigan
Abstract
Disputes are ended. If Sarah gets her land, Skenandoa may have one farm. She does not, however, want his "wicked" to live there.
Part of
Hamilton College Library Digital Collections, Samuel Kirkland Collection
Identifier
yhm-arc-kir-167b
Use/Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/