Copy of Deed from the Six Nations of Indians to the State of Pennsylvania

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Copy of Deed from the Six Nations of Indians to the State of Pennsylvania ceding land within territory of United States, bounded by New York, Pennsylvania and Lake Erie.

Date

01/1789

Sent from

Erie,Pennsylvania

Document number

1789019990000

Notable persons

Arthur St. Clair
Josiah Harmar
David Zeigler
Winthrop Sargent
John Tracey
N. McDowel
Jacob Melcher
Joseph Nicholson
Gyantwache, or the Cornplanter
Gyusoca, or the Big Cross
Kanase, or the New Arrow
Achiout, or the Half Town
Anachkout, or the Wasp
Chiskoa, or the Wood Bug
Tesewa, or Big Bale of a Kettle
Teirwhowr, or the Council Keeper
Chiefs of Six Nations

Notable locations

Erie
Pennsylvania
New York
Lake Eria

Notable items

deed
land cessions
Indian affairs