Kirkland 151f Israel Chapin to Samuel Kirkland Canandaigua August 30th 1792. Sir The requests contained in your favor of the 13th instant shall as far as in my power be complied with by the 25th of September at which time I intend being at the Oneida casualties excepted. You would long before this have been furnished with a copy of the measures adopted by Congress for introducing Agriculture etc. among the Five Nations, had not business of a more general nature engrossed by time and Attention. I Show moreKirkland 151f Israel Chapin to Samuel Kirkland Canandaigua August 30th 1792. Sir The requests contained in your favor of the 13th instant shall as far as in my power be complied with by the 25th of September at which time I intend being at the Oneida casualties excepted. You would long before this have been furnished with a copy of the measures adopted by Congress for introducing Agriculture etc. among the Five Nations, had not business of a more general nature engrossed by time and Attention. I wish much for the peace and happiness of the Indians, and shall be happy if by any conversation with you that I may enabled to diffuse a general happiness through the whole Five Nations. The Indians in this quarter appear perfectly Friendly and I think we have every prospect of a continuance of that Friendly disposition. I am dear Sir your most Humble Servant Israel Chapin Reverend Samuel Kirkland General Chapin's Letter August 30, 1792 Show less
Threats delivered to the Oneida delegation warning against Dean's attendance of Six Nations Council. April 6th -- returned safely to Oneida. Several Oneidas, Kanaghwages and Onogwages kept a constant guard over Dean.