Deposition of Elisha Lee
Document 1791In his deposition, Elisha attests to the fair treatment of the Indians during the exchange of land for just compensation between Oliver Phelps and the chiefs of the Six Nations. Never was there any attempt to intimidate the Indians.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
In his deposition, Elisha attests to the fair treatment of the Indians during the exchange of land for just compensation between Oliver Phelps and the chiefs of the Six Nations. Never was there any attempt to intimidate the Indians.
Date
07/04/1791
Author
Collection
Document number
1791070490000
Notable persons
Elisha Lee
Brinton Paine, one of the judges of the county of Tioga in the State of New York
Oliver Phelps
Captain O'Beel
Reverend Samuel Kirkland
Mr. Dean
Colonel Butler
Captain Brandt
Ezekial Gilbert
Dr. Benton
Mr. Johnson
British officers from Niagara
Timothy Pickering
Notable locations
Sheffield
county of Berkshire
Massachusetts
Buffalo Creek
Notable items
treaty with the chiefs of the Six Nations
purchase of lands
public council
boundaries
English and Indian languages
compensation
deliberation
cattle
rum
fraud
deceit
unfair management
threats to intimidate the Indians
immediate war