Cornplanter, Chief of the Senecas - Papers of the War Department

The speech of the Cornplanter, Half-Town, and the Great-Tree, Chiefs and Councillors of the Seneca nation, to the Great Councillor of the Thirteen Fires.

12/01/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Refers to Washington as the town destroyer. Wish to open their hearts. Mention Treaty of Fort Stanwix. Mentions the resentment toward Six Nations for supporting British during Revolutionary War. …

Printed Versions

Speech of the Cornplanter to Washington.

02/28/1797 Document, type undetermined

Speech, mentions Washington's retirement; mentions Revolutionary War; discusses White encroachment; discusses education; discusses Indians and liquor.

Henry O'Reilly Collection

Speech at Treaty Negotiation, August-September 1797.

09/1797 Draft Fragment

Discusses terms of treaty. Makes several references to the President of the United States. Requests discussion about trade and supplies.

Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers

Indian Speech made at treaty negotiations in September 1797.

09/1797 Document

Appears to be speech made at Seneca treaty negotiations that began on August 26, 1797 and continued until mid-September. Cornplanter notes that his people have agreed to sell their lands. He hopes …

Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers

Cornplanter's Opinions on the Iroquois-New York Land Dispute

09/09/1797 Type Undetermined

Cornplanter speaks of Mr. [Robert?] Morris' continual attempts to continue negotiations with the Indians; opines on U.S.-Indian relations since the war. Calls upon the good relationship between …

Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers