Peabody Essex Museum: Phillips Library
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Seeking the Murderers of Two Men
Pickering requests custody of the murderers of two men and expresses his regret at continued Indian aggression.
Timothy Pickering PapersProvisions for the Senecas
Captain Ross, a trusted men, has been directed to travel to the Painted Post to provide beef, corn, and meal for the Indians. It is hoped that this will provide proof of the good will of the United …
Timothy Pickering PapersOpening of the Council Fire
Pickering thanks the Indians for their speech and promises a heartfelt answer the following day.
Timothy Pickering PapersTreating with the Six Nations
Knox discusses treating with the Six Nations and State government and laws respecting Indian affairs. He alludes to the planned embassy to the Western Indians.
Timothy Pickering PapersTreating with the Six Nations
Clinton discusses the State governments, treating with the Indians, and the state of Indian politics.
Timothy Pickering PapersSpeech of Good Peter
In his speech, Good Peter discusses the peace talks and Indian settlements.
Timothy Pickering PapersResponse to Red Jacket
This appears to be Pickering's response to Red Jacket's speech.
Timothy Pickering PapersRelations with the Five Nations
Captain Brant discusses the Indian treaty, fraudulent Indian representatives, corruption, and land sales.
Timothy Pickering PapersRed Jacket's Speech of July 14th
In his speech, Red Jacket discusses the peace talks and Indian agents.
Timothy Pickering PapersRed Jacket's Speech
In his speech, Red Jacket discusses the peace talks, the British forces on the frontier, British and Indian relations, and Indian independence.
Timothy Pickering 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 PapersProceedings of the Council with the Six Nations
These are the proceedings of the Council with the Six Nations. The following matters are discussed: the Revolutionary War; Indians and Indian warfare; white aggression; Indian aggression; war with …
Timothy Pickering PapersPickering's Letter to the Indians
In his letter to the Six Nations, Pickering discusses the hostile Western Indians, the peace treaty, civilizing the Indians, Indian aggression, and trade and instruction.
Timothy Pickering PapersPeace Talks of the Six Nations
Good Peter discusses the peace talks of the Six Nations.
Timothy Pickering PapersNotes on the Speeches of Good Peter and Red Jacket
Bolt describes in his notes the speeches of Red Jacket and Good Peter and discusses the progress of civilizing the Indians.He talks of the hostility of the Western Indians and mentions Indians and …
Timothy Pickering PapersGood Peter's Speech
In his speech, Good Peter discusses the strength of the United States, peace, cultivated lands, the civilizing of Indians, and Indian literacy.
Timothy Pickering PapersEmploying Old Peter
Mentions prospect of employing Old Peter of the Oneidas, of whom Captain Hendricks speaks well.
Timothy Pickering PapersEmbassy to the Western Indians, Etc.
Pickering discusses the embassy to the Western Indians, land surveying, and a letter's mistranslation.
Timothy Pickering PapersEmbassy to the Western Indians, Etc.
Kirkland discusses Indians, Indian warfare, and white aggression. He requests support for an embassy to the Western Indians.
Timothy Pickering PapersCouncil Fire for Peace
The Stockbridge Chief expresses his gratitude to Captain Aupaunot that they have been able to come together in friendship and peace.
Timothy Pickering 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 PapersChoice of an Indian Agent, Etc.
Good Peter and Red Jacket discuss the choice of an Indian agent and the potential for peace.
Timothy Pickering PapersCampaign Against the Indians
Knox discusses Indian hostilities and the campaign against the Indians. He alludes to the possibility of a treaty that would eliminate the need for warfare.
Timothy Pickering PapersAppointment of an Indian Agent
Good Peter discusses the appointment of an Indian agent and the possibility of war.
Timothy Pickering PapersRequest for Report on Frigate Construction
Letter, asks for draft regarding frigate construction.
Josiah Fox (1763 - 1847) Letterbook Papers. Reel #5 Series 1 Naval Architecture Shipbuilding Papers
