Kirkland 80a April 10, 1780 Joseph Brant to the "Bostonians" A translation of an Indian Letter written by Joseph Brant on the Delaware April 10,1780 That you the Bostonians (alias Americans) may be certified of my conduct towards all those whom I have captured in these parts - know - that I have taken off with me but a small number - many I have released - neither were the weak and helpless subjected to death. It is a shame to destroy those who are defenseless - this has been uniformly Show moreKirkland 80a April 10, 1780 Joseph Brant to the "Bostonians" A translation of an Indian Letter written by Joseph Brant on the Delaware April 10,1780 That you the Bostonians (alias Americans) may be certified of my conduct towards all those whom I have captured in these parts - know - that I have taken off with me but a small number - many I have released - neither were the weak and helpless subjected to death. It is a shame to destroy those who are defenseless - this has been uniformly my conduct during the War - I have always been for saving and releasing - these be my sentiments. You have exceedingly angered me by your threatening Destroying those who may be considered as prisoners - Let there be no more of this conduct - ye are or once were brave Men - I shall certainly destroy without distinction if the like conduct takes place in future. Joseph Brant On the Delaware Translation of Joseph Brant?s letter from the Delaware 1780 Show less
Original translation by Samuel Kirkland. Brant asserts that he has never massacred the defenseless and has released many of the "weak and helpless". However, he vows to begin killing all unless the Americans begin to treat their prisoners better.
