Peace Talks of the Six Nations

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Date July 13, 1791
Author Name Good Peter (primary)
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Summary Good Peter discusses the peace talks of the Six Nations.
Document Format Draft Letter
Document Notes Partially illegible.
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Related Persons/Groups Good Peter; Brothers; warriors of the Six Nations; old man; ;
Related Places Allegheny; ;
Keywords settlements are extensively scattered; a few words from you; misfortunes of the late war; advice; the work of peace; purple and white strings tied together; ;
Key Phrases Follow a straight path of friendship; take pity on each other; speak with the confidence of brothers. What you have said was very pleasing to our warriors. What you have laid before us is very good; all you have yet to say we hope will be equally pleasing.
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