Chiefs of Wabash and Illinois Tribes

3 documents

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  Speech of United Indian Nations to Congress

  12/18/1786 Translated letter (implies transcription)

  The Indians are disappointed that they were not included in peace accord with Great Britain; wanted lasting peace. Indians excluded from meetings held regarding peace and property rights, desire …

  Archive Reports 1891
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  Indians' Speech

  07/07/1793 Draft Document

  Requested reasons for "warlike appearances" of the United States. Commissioners to answer the following day.

  Benjamin Lincoln Papers
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  Indian Speech to Commissioners

  07/05/1793 Draft Document

  Indians apologized and provided reasoning for not meeting commissioners at Sandusky, requested to meet with "Governor of this Province" (John Graves Simcoe) at Niagara for negotiations.

  Benjamin Lincoln Papers