Speech of the Five Nations of Indians
Document 1791Transcript of a speech by Indians of the Five Nations. The speech talks about the turmoil the Indians have undergone. Many wish for peace with the Western Nations as well as with the whites. Captain Brand was sent to extend a peace offering, but instead "raised the tomahawk," and it is the speaker's hope that the Indians may "take it out of his hand."
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[a Speech from the Indians of Much Fear to the Council at [undecipherable] —
July 4th. 1793]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Transcript of a speech by Indians of the Five Nations. The speech talks about the turmoil the Indians have undergone. Many wish for peace with the Western Nations as well as with the whites. Captain Brand was sent to extend a peace offering, but instead "raised the tomahawk," and it is the speaker's hope that the Indians may "take it out of his hand."
Date
07/04/1791
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1791070490201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Indians
Iroquois
Five Nations
Captain Brand
Notable locations
Obeah Town
Buffalo
Niagara
West
Northwest
Notable items
peace
uprisings
war