Treaty with the Oneida, Tuscarora, and Stockbridge Indians
Document 1794As a reward for their friendship and service during the Revolutionary War, the Oneidas, Tuscaroras, and Stockbridge Indians are promised a new church in addition to grist mills and saw mills and instructions in how to operate them. The Indians, in return, will relinquish all other claims for compensation and rewards.
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As a reward for their friendship and service during the Revolutionary War, the Oneidas, Tuscaroras, and Stockbridge Indians are promised a new church in addition to grist mills and saw mills and instructions in how to operate them. The Indians, in return, will relinquish all other claims for compensation and rewards.
Date
12/02/1794
Author
Collection
Document number
1794120290201
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Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
warriors
only man of the Kaughnawaugas
meritorious persons of the Stockbridge Indians
suitable persons to manage the mills
the enemy in the late war
Notable items
late war with Great Britain
unfortunate period of the war
homes
houses were burnt
property destroyed
time of their distress
obligations to these faithful friends
promises then made
compensation for their individual losses and services
grist mill
saw mill
arts of the miller and sawyer
utensils
convenient church
claims of compensation and rewards
commissions