Request for Explanation of Wayne Speech to Sachum Indians
Document 1795Due to snow, Wayne believed the arrival of the Sachum Indians would be delayed to their rendez-vous with Williams. Wayne requested Williams fully explain the speech Wayne gave on the first of the month to the Indians and Lord Dorchester; Wayne promised destruction of tribes in the spring and summer if they did not accept the peace agreement.
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Of — In that case the Signal will be a Crimson flag with a white corner at the extreme upper point — When that comes rest assur'd its peace, but dont believe the other Flags.
Head Quarters.
Greeneville 4th January 1795.
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 18th of November & [undecipherable] Ultimo with their enclosures which fully demonstrates your faithfull endeavours to promote peace between the United States of America and the Hostile tribes of Indians — & which would appear to have "good effect" — I purposely detained your people for these four days past, in Order to see the Chiefs of the five Nations mentioned in my Speech of the [undecipherable] Instant, but apprehend that the present fall of Snow may prevent those Chiefs from arriving at this place for some days yet —
I must request you to explain my Speech fully to all the Sachems Chiefs & Warriors of Sandusky; as well as Lord Dorchester's letter to me of the 6th of October last & possibly with the Chiefs of the Wayandots of Detroit River, the Delawares & Shawanoes properly informed of, and made Acquainted with the present Speech, and Lord Dorchester's letter, they will be convinced of the [undecipherable] and fully for them to contend with the United States any longer — for as certain as there is a great Spirit above — they will be totally destroyed in the course of the ensuing Spring and Summer if they do not embrace the peace now offered.
Your Brother Abraham has charge of a private token of my friendship and regard for you with assurances of other, and further proofs of it upon Establishing a permanent peace between the United States with the Indian tribes Northwest of the Ohio — perhaps you may find it safe & convenient and proper, to come forward immediately with the other Chiefs of Sandusky —
Wishing you a speedy Arrival, I am your Sincere friend
(Signed) Anthony Wayne
NB as soon as Wampum can be procured from Philadelphia
that which you have lost shall be replaced with Interest.
Mr Isaac [undecipherable] Williams Agent
to the Indians of Sandusky
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Due to snow, Wayne believed the arrival of the Sachum Indians would be delayed to their rendez-vous with Williams. Wayne requested Williams fully explain the speech Wayne gave on the first of the month to the Indians and Lord Dorchester; Wayne promised destruction of tribes in the spring and summer if they did not accept the peace agreement.
Date
01/04/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Head Quarters, Greenville
Repository
Collection
Document number
1795010490001
Page start
15
Notable persons
Isaac Williams
Anthony Wayne
warriors of Sandusky
Sachum
Chiefs
Indians
Indian Nation
Lord Dorchester
Notable locations
Head Quarters, Greenville
Ohio River
Philadelphia
Notable items
speech
peace agreement

