Letter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Captain Joseph Brant regarding his accompaniment with Six Nations delegation to Philadelphia

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Type

Autograph Letter

Description

Kirkland informs Captain Brant that the civilization of the various Indian tribes has become an object of attention with general government of United States. Notes that for this policy, should be indebted to President of United States General George Washington. Relays Colonel Pickering's request as Indian Agent, that Brant accompany the delegation of Six Nations to Philadelphia. Kirkland tells Brant that he can do much for his injured and neglected people because of his influence. Kirkland asks for a personal interview with Brant if he cannot attend with the delegation at Philadelphia; proposes Geneseo as possible meeting place. Because a runner took sick, Kirkland concerned that Brant did not receive invitation speech from Pickering and his own correspondence. Has hired Dr. Allen to deliver correspondence direct to Grand River to receive explicit answer.

Date

01/25/1792

Sent from

Kanawageas

Document number

1792012590001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Joseph Brant
Reverend Samuel Kirkland
Col. Pickering
Indian Agent
President of United States General George Washington
Six Nations
Dr. Allen
Indian runner
War Office

Notable locations

Kanawageas
Taghonwande
United States
Grand River
Oneida
Genessee
New Town
Philadelphia
New York
War Office
Canada
Ontario
Upper Canada