Speech of Captain Jacob, Chief of the Supeonea Indians
Item
Type
Translation (Contemporary or Modern) of Document
Title
Speech of Captain Jacob, Chief of the Supeonea Indians
Description
Speech, discusses peace; thanks President Washington for paying attention and send a gift. Asks for inquiry regarding Pennsylvania land which the state is willing to pay for.
short description
Spch, ask enquiry re Pennsylvania land.
year created
1792
month created
06
day created
27
author
sent from location
Canandaiguay
secondary recipient
in collection
in image
note
Speech was delivered to Captain Israel Chapin.
notable person/group
Captain Jacob
Captain Jacob
Israel Chapin
notable location
Canandaiguay
State of Pennsylvania
Canandaiguay
notable item/thing
Speech of Captain Jacob chief of the Suponea Nation with a number of warriors
Superintendant of Indian Affairs for the Six Nations
brother
thank the great spirit that we have the opportunity of meeting you
express our desire to brighten the chain of friendship between our nation and the great chief of the thirteen fires
rejoice to hear that the great council of the thirteen fires have heard and paid attention to what has been represented to them by the chiefs of the five nations
antient customs
[ancient customs]
great spirit has created all men, however different in complexion
called upon to attend any council
present you these strings as a token of our friendship
pay the same regard to our nation
informed that we have land in the state of Pennsylvania which the state are ready to pay us for
make enquiry into the matter
notable phrase
Speech of Captain Jacob chief of the Suponea Nation with a number of warriors
Superintendant of Indian Affairs for the Six Nations
brother
thank the great spirit that we have the opportunity of meeting you
express our desire to brighten the chain of friendship between our nation and the great chief of the thirteen fires
rejoice to hear that the great council of the thirteen fires have heard and paid attention to what has been represented to them by the chiefs of the five nations
antient customs
[ancient customs]
great spirit has created all men, however different in complexion
called upon to attend any council
present you these strings as a token of our friendship
pay the same regard to our nation
informed that we have land in the state of Pennsylvania which the state are ready to pay us for
make enquiry into the matter
document number
1792062790101
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AEP01 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry O'Reilly Collection | V: 8, P: 32 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Chief Captain Jacob | Canandaiguay | [n/a] |
| Recipient | General Israel Chapin | [unknown] | [n/a] |