Benjamin Lincoln Papers
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Speech by Wyandot Chief
Translated by Simon Girtie. Chief stated that previous treaties with a few chiefs were void because they did not involve Corn planter and therefore the United States had not purchased Indian lands.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersResponse of Commissioners and Captain Brandt to Indian Speech of 07/07/1793
Regrets to hear reports of war, only peace intended by United States. Commissioners have authority from their government to negotiate.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersNotification of Appointment to Commissioner
Notification of appointment to act as liaison to hostile Indians that reside north of the Ohio River. Treaty negotiations, names of other commissioners, and instructions for preparation.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersMessage to the Indians
Message sent to Indian Nations represented at the Council at the Rapids of the Miami River. Request an answer. Message relates to disputes over the boundary line.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersLord Dorchester speech to Indians
Land rights and boundaries were previously determined by nations of Europe and do not hold now that the United States has possession of the land.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersList of Materials
Schuyler requested materials and supplies for boats and barges to transport items on Niagara.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersIndians' Speech
Requested reasons for "warlike appearances" of the United States. Commissioners to answer the following day.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersIndian Speech to Commissioners
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 PapersContract to Transport Items to Niagara
Particular details of the contract and the acquisition of boats and barges for transport.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersCommissioners Clarifying Misunderstanding
Commissioners announced they would anxiously wait for reply from Council at Rapids of the Miami River.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersCommissioner's Notes on Treaty Proceedings
Before arrival of commissioners at the council house from Navy Hall, while waiting for them, Captain Brandt spoke. He noted that it was agreed at the Rapids [of Miami River] that Indians should come …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAdvice and Opinion on Council Fire with Indians
Lincoln recapped events of council fire with hostile Indians at the rapids of the Miami River, advised against any military activities during treaty negotiations. Suspects Gen. Wayne of violating …
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAppointments by President
Recommendations for appointments to surgeon's mate discussed.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersENCLOSED: Appointment to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Request by McHenry for Lincoln to take charge of appointment letter for James Rand.
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