Reverend Samuel Kirkland
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Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland requesting intelligence on the outcome of great council at Buffaloe Creek; meeting of Chiefs at Philadelphia
Knox informs that Good Peter and French Peter will return with Kirkland. Captain Hoops spoke with Farmer's Brother who indicated that a great council was taking place at Buffaloe Creek (Buffalo …
Samuel Kirkland PapersProgress of Civilization Efforts
Brant assesses the progress of the civilization efforts and describes white aggression and encroachment on Indian land. He alludes to his own Indian History and the Revolutionary War and mentions …
Timothy Pickering PapersLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on recommendation of Captain Hendricks for employment, and Colonel Brant's letter
Knox is responding to letter from Kirkland dated 28 April 1791. Knox expresses approval of Kirkland's recommendation of Captain Hendricks for employment. Instructs that he have Hendricks call on …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on Colonel Pickering's meeting with members of Six Nations at Painted Post and instruction to Kirkland regarding Indian chief delegation to Philadelphia
In letter to Reverend Kirkland, Knox informs that Colonel Pickering held a conference with members of Seneca and Six Nations, with exception of Mohawks. Here it was agreed that certain chiefs should …
Samuel Kirkland PapersConquest Ought to be Relinquished
Knox discusses the embassy to the Western Indians. He stresses that in the future the idea of conquest ought to be relinquished in favor of fair purchases.
Timothy Pickering PapersLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on the transportation of delegation of Chiefs and Warriors to Philadelphia
Knox is glad that Kirkland has successfully obtained the commitment of delegation to Philadelphia. While the numbers of attendees may be objectionable, he concurs with Kirkland's decision. Colonel …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland on the importance of Captain Brant's presence with delegation of Six Nations Chiefs to Philadelphia
Knox transmits a letter for Captain Brant, whose presence at the meeting in Philadelphia is considered of great importance. He asks Kirkland to spare no pains in inducing Brant to attend. If he does …
Samuel Kirkland PapersLetter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to the Reverend Samuel Kirkland informing that the President of United States General George Washington can accomodate twenty two of the Indians Chiefs for dinner on 22 April 1792
Knox informs the Reverend Kirkland that President of United States General George Washington has invited 22 of the most respectable Indian Chiefs, exclusive of Kirkland and interpreter, to dinner on …
Samuel Kirkland PapersDebts of an Oneidan Indian
The sum of $17.79 is being provided to Rev. Kirkland for the purpose of discharging the debts of an Oneidan Indian named Peter [illegible}.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
