New-York Historical Society: Manuscript Department
157 documents
Speech from U.S. envoy to Indians at Venango
Speech, discusses Indians and war.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionRegarding the Brotherton settlers
Letter, describes Brotherton settlers; alludes to Revolutionary War; discusses frontiers and pioneer life; asks for help establishing school; discusses remnants of Indian tribes; mentions White …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKnox discusses school for education of Indian children
Letter, directs support establishing school.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionJefferson vets official correspondance with the Secretaries at War and Treasury
Jefferson solicits the views of the Secretary at War of enclosed draft letters addressed to the French Minister.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionInstructions to Indian Agent Israel Chapin
Knox directs Chapin to proceed to Canandaque [Canadaigua], by way of New York and Albany. He is to take with him the Farmer's Brother and other Seneca Indians who arrived in Philadelphia with Jasper …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIndian Council refuses to meet U.S. Commissioners
Confederation of Indian tribes refuse to meet with U.S. Commissioners until the boundary agreed upon at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix [Ohio River] is affirmed.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIndian Council questions the authority of U.S. Indian Commissioners
Speech, discusses boundary line re Treaty of Fort Stanwix; asks for intentions towards boundary line; alludes to White encroachment; questions authority of commissioners based on inability to enforce …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionSix Nations reply to speech delivered by General Chapin on 10 February 1794
Speech, declines invitation to Council at Venango; discusses boundary lines; discusses Indian confederacy; mentions Revolutionary War; mentions Congress; discusses Indian hostilities; discusses …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionReceipt for federal stores returned by Israel Chapin, Jr.
Isreal Chapin Jr, acting on behalf of his father, returns stores used in trade and diplomacy with the Six Nations
Henry O'Reilly CollectionProceedings of the Council at Buffalo Creek are forwarded to Knox
Letter, encloses proceedings of Buffalo Creek council; discusses treaty between Six Nations and United States; mentions speech of Lord Dorchester; discusses British presence in the Northeast; …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKnox writes to Chapin about proper financial accounting of official business
Letter, Knox advises Chapin regarding warrant for Treaty at Canandaigua.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKnox requisitions supplies
Stores, describes goods for treating with Indians; mentions Treaty of 1793.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKnox requests that Chapin provide intelligence on British Fort
Letter, encloses letter to Chapin; discusses Indian hostilities and aggression; discusses murders near Fort Franklin; mentions settlement at Presque Isle; directs Chapin to learn Indian intentions re …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKnox forwards Lord Dorchester's speech to General Chapin
Letter, encloses copy of Lord Dorchester's speech.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionKnox directs Chapin to treat with Six Nations
Letter, informs Chapin re Indian council; directs Chapin to treat with Six Nations; mentions Post Office; mentions Quakers; directs accommodation and provision for Indians & commissioners.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIsrael Chapin's speech to the Six Nations at Buffalo Creek
Speech, directs Treaty at Candaigua; discusses settlement at Presque Isle; mentions family illness.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionIndian affairs and British activity on frontier
Letter from General Chapin to Secretary Knox; discusses Indians, garrison at Presque Isle, Indian land sales. Also advises Indian claims to Presque Isle, and the threat of Indian attack. Mentions …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionColonel Pickering's speech to Six Nations at Canandaigua
Speech, mentions Indian killed at Venango; advises re arrival of agent to assist journey.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin informs Knox of annuity provided to the Seneca Chief Little Billy
Letter, Chapin advises Knox of lifetime annuity to Seneca Chief, Little Billy.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs with Knox
Letter, informs re arrangements for treaty with Six Nations; discusses Wayne's campaign; discusses hostile Indians; alludes to White encroachment; mentions frontiers and pioneer life.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs with Knox
Letter, discusses council at Buffalo Creek; discusses White encroachment; discusses Indian delegation to Pennsylvania; mentions hostile Indians; advises treating with Six Nations at Buffalo Creek.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs and British activity on frontier with Knox
Letter, encloses Ewing's account of Wayne's campaign; mentions white captives; describes British relations with Inidans; discusses Treaty at Canandaigua.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs and British activity on frontier with Knox
Letter, informs re rumors of Indian aggression; discusses prisoners; informs re rumors of White aggression; mentions Indian women & children; discusses land sale at Presque Isle; advises British may …
Henry O'Reilly CollectionChapin discusses Indian affairs and British activity on frontier with Knox
Letter, discusses Treaty at Buffalo Creek; discusses treatment of Indians; discusses British relations with Indians; mentions Indian murder.
Henry O'Reilly Collection[Untitled]
Letter, discusses Council at Buffalo Creek; encloses narrative of Indian agent; advises re settlement at Presque Isle; informs re journey to Council at Buffalo Creek.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
