Chapin discusses state and federal authority to treat with Indians with Pickering

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Type

Contemporary Copy of Letter

Description

Letter, informs re unauthorised treaty; discusses New York purchase of Cayuga & Onandaga reservations; discusses State rights and Federal Governement; informs re land sales.

Date

07/31/1795

Document number

1795073140101

Page start

Note

Cited in Chapin to Pickering, 08/19/1795.

Notable persons

Timothy Pickering

Captain Israel Chapin .

Morris

Gen. Schuyler

Gen. Cantine

Co. Brooks

John Richardson

Livers

Notable locations

Canandaigua

Scipio

Oswego Falls

Phila.

[Philadelphia]

United States

State of New York

Notable items

special directions

attended as a private individual

indians are now present on their way home from the treaty

my house is thronged

used my influence with them

determined to manage the business as a separate interest from the United States

law of Congress in regard to holding treaties with the indian tribes

individual state

persuade the indians not to adhere to their invitation

opportunity respecting the business

endeavored to not interfere in the business as I supposed the commissioners were fully authorised by the government

full power to transact the business

law of the state

purchased the Onandaga reservation

reserving to the Onandagas a piece of land

provided to the Oneida to purchase their land

commissioners for the State of New York

purchased the Cayuga reservation for 800 dollars to be paid to them annually

reserving to the Cayuga nation six square miles to them & their children forever

mentioned you had written respecting the treaty, but unfortunately for me it never came to hand

way of conveyance

known better how to conduct the business which I am sorry to mention to you that has taken place

rec'd your letter

only letters I have rec'd since my appointment