Timothy Pickering
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Proceedings of the Council with the Six Nations
These are the proceedings of the Council with the Six Nations. The following matters are discussed: the Revolutionary War; Indians and Indian warfare; white aggression; Indian aggression; war with …
Timothy Pickering PapersPickering's Letter to the Indians
In his letter to the Six Nations, Pickering discusses the hostile Western Indians, the peace treaty, civilizing the Indians, Indian aggression, and trade and instruction.
Timothy Pickering PapersInvitation to Five Nations to Visit Philadelphia
Suggests visit to Philadelphia to discuss the introduction of various skills related to goods production, all promises of gifts to be fulfilled at Great Council fire in Philadelphia.
Archive Reports 1891Inducements to ratify Indian treaty
Report describing what is necessary to induce the Indians to ratify certain provisions of a recent treaty.
Henry Knox PapersInauguration of a Sachem, Etc.
Pickering describes the inauguration of a Sachem of the Six Nations of Indians and affirms a public treaty with those tribes in which he promises to introduce husbandry and other arts intended to …
Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, Roll 2)Embassy to the Western Indians, Etc.
Pickering discusses the embassy to the Western Indians, land surveying, and a letter's mistranslation.
Timothy Pickering PapersCOPY:Pickering Speech to the Six Nations
Speech regarding peaceful intentions of U.S. and Six Nations; dispelled rumors of bad whitemen and evil Indians.
Archive Reports 1891Speech to the Five Nations of Indians at Philadelphia
Pickering reiterates the offers of peace and friendship with the Indians, and urges them to understand why the United States is warring with the Western Indians, who have killed upwards of 1500 …
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersSpeech made to the Oneidas by Congress and the Board of War September 1781 and overdue claims for service during late Revolution made by Good Peter and Skenandoah
Pickering informs Knox that Good Peter handed him a speech made to the Oneidas by Congress or the Board of War in September 1781. According to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland, Good Peter and his friend …
Samuel Kirkland PapersNegotiations with the Chiefs of the Five Nations
Pickering discusses the negotiations with the Chiefs of the Five Nations when it will be impressed on them the importance of learning husbandry and other important arts connected with it.
Timothy Pickering PapersColonel Pickering address to the Senekas and their Chief mourning the death of Farmer's Brother's Son
In this speech, Pickering expresses grief over the death of Farmer's Brother's Son. He says he knew the charming boy and Farmer's Brother took him everywhere. Pickering turns to Farmer's Brother and …
Samuel Kirkland PapersAppropriations of money to Indian tribes
Appropriation of monies for the Oneida, Tuscarora, and Stockbridge Indians.
Special FolderRequest for White Wampum
On behalf of commissioners, Pickering laments that the white wampum has not arrived from New York or Albany. Therefore, ask Major Craig's help in obtaining a quantity, not exceeding 80,000.
James Robertson PapersReports on treaty efforts at Sandusky; events in France
Reports that interpreter Jasper Parrish arrived with letter. Reports on travels, mentioning Fort Erie, Sandusky. Indians assembled at rapids of Miami of the Lake. Communication by post to Niagara not …
Timothy Pickering PapersMessage to Assembled Chiefs at Rapids of Miami River
Copies of transactions sent to Chiefs of Western Indian Nations, Commissioners expressed disappointment that a peace treaty could not be reached.
Archive Reports 1891Memorandum of instructions on treaty negotiations given to Captain Hendricks by Colonel Pickering.
Instructions from the Commissioners to Captain Hendricks. Hostile Indians claim boundary as Ohio; commissioners suggest that Hendricks consider the following in order to explore Indian flexibility on …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dJournal of Commissioners of United States appointed to hold treaty at Sandusky for purpose of making peace with Western Indians
Journal of the commissioners of the United States appointed to hold a treaty at Sandusky for the purpose of making peace with the Western Indians. Commissioners: Benjamin Lincoln, Massachusetts; …
Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3dFord's Displeasure at the Publication of Affairs Relative to the Treaty, Etc.
Among other topics, Pickering discusses Capt. Ford's displeasure regarding the publication of information about the treaty which might cause him trouble when he returns to Canada. That situation was …
Robert Goodloe HarperDistress Due to Disease in Philadelphia
Pickering discusses the situation in Philadelphia which has been ravaged by disease.
Robert Goodloe HarperUnpaid Debts
Ledger of accounts unpaid by Oneida Indian Chief, Peter Otsiquette, deceased. Money amount recorded in "York currency."
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
