Good Peter's Speech
Document 1791In his speech, Good Peter discusses the strength of the United States, peace, cultivated lands, the civilizing of Indians, and Indian literacy.
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And'r Rices July 14th, 1791
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Type
Translation (Contemporary or Modern) of Document
Description
In his speech, Good Peter discusses the strength of the United States, peace, cultivated lands, the civilizing of Indians, and Indian literacy.
Date
07/14/1791
Author
Repository
Collection
Document number
1791071490101
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Notable persons
Good Peter
Brothers
one of the greatest of liars
our women
Indians
Notable locations
Fort Pitt
Notable items
friendship and peace
question
pelts of peace
speaking a few words
strong friendship
comfortable things
the strength of the U.S.
the land
those letters
chain of friendship
Six Nations
words of peace
listened to you speak
brother, we are going to track back your speech
Council
speak with an open heart
we begin to think you are sincere

