Copy of Articles between the Chiefs of the Six Nations of Indians and the Commissioners of Pennsylvania
Document 1789Article one states that when articles are signed, said chiefs will execute deed of conveyance to State of Pennsylvania. Article two outlines the boundary lines and states that chiefs will acknowledge soil to be vested to State of Pennsylvania. Article three gives state of Pennsylvania permission to conduct surveys. Article four gives free navigation of rivers to people of State. Article five addresses the several villages living on the Conowago Creek and other parts of the country. Article six states that chiefs will give protection to citizens of Pennsylvania. Article seven states that the parties agree to aforesaid articles in their true intent and meaning. The two Munseys signed as being residenters of land, but not owners.
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