Entirely Satisfied with the Bargain
Document 1791In this certicate, Pickering attests to the acquiescence of the Six Nations of Indians to the bargain completed by Oliver Phelps in which the Indians surrendered land in exchange for five thousand dollars and an annuity of five hundred dollars.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
In this certicate, Pickering attests to the acquiescence of the Six Nations of Indians to the bargain completed by Oliver Phelps in which the Indians surrendered land in exchange for five thousand dollars and an annuity of five hundred dollars.
Date
07/16/1791
Author
Sent from
Newtown, New York
Collection
Document number
1791071690000
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
Oliver Phelps
Mr. Kirkland
Mr. Dean
Colonel Butler
Captain Brandt
Fish Carrier
Sharonyowanen
head sachems of the Cayuga and Onondaga nations
sachems and chiefs of the Seneca Naion
Six Nations of Indians
Cornplanter
Notable locations
Newtown, New York
Buffalo Creek
Tioga
Philadelphia
Notable items
depositions of gentlemen of reputation
treaty
tract of land
purchase of Phelps and Gorham
testimony
complaints
annual rent
full council