Information of Intrigues Concerning Land Along Lake Erie
Document 1796Refers to earlier discussion of lands around Lake Erie; informs Chapin that various unscrupulous people around Detroit have designs on that tract, currently claimed by the Wyandots. Asks that Chapin prevent any illegal land grants, which would only cause confusion.
Capt. Brants letter March 15 1796 Grand River March 15. 1796 Dear Sir I hope this Letter will find you at home from your long journey_ I have spoke to the General your father and also to yourself respecting the Lands on Lake Erie and Should not have troubled you again on that Subject until I had heard from you, but it is necessary that I Should inform you of the intrigues carrying on respecting that tract, Especialy above Kyahaga as various People about Detroit are endeavering to get claims to that Land from the Indians not regarding from what nation they get it or whether they have any For Cap.t Chapin right to the country or not, now as we, and the Wgadots claim that country I thought it necessary to apprise you of what is going forward in order that you may take such steps as you Shall Judge necessary to prevent the confusion that might follow from any illegal grants of that Territory, Dear Sir I am your most obedt and Humbleserv.t Jos. Brant
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