Letter from Chief Joseph Brandt

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Abstract of Capt. Brant letter West Niagara 16 june 1797 We have no news but that the French are endeavoring to insinuate themselves among the Indians to revail on them to act both against the Brigith & Americans. I am Dear sir your friend and o[undecipherable] signed Jos Brant

Type

Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Recipient's Files

Description

Letter, mentions French efforts to turn Indians against British and Americans.

Date

06/16/1797

Sent from

West Niagara

Document number

1797061690001

Page start

5

Note

Abstract enclosed in Chapin to Knox, 06/29/1797.

Notable persons

Israel Chapin
Joseph Brandt
French.

Notable locations

West Niagara

Notable items

Abstract.