Vassar College Library - Papers of the War Department

Plans to Travel, Land Rights Discussed

08/30/1790 Autograph Letter Signed

Knox discussed land rights conceded in resolve of 24th july, 1785.

Autograph Collection

Treaty Signing Location Proposed to Six Nations

04/17/1791 Autograph Document Signed

Pickering proposed Painted Post as meeting place to discuss peaceful relationship and signing of treaty between United States and Six Nations.

Jasper Parrish Papers

Seneca War Chief Little Billy -- Character & Annuity

11/15/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter

Pickering states that Little Billy, the Seneca chief, is a good friend of the United States, and that he has promised the chief an annuity of $50 to keep his allegiance. Hopes this meets Knox's …

Jasper Parrish Papers

Speech to the Chiefs Sachems and Warriors at Buffalo Creek

Document

Mr. Parrish is at Cayuga. Chapin had sent a speech by Mr. Ransome to the Seneca along with whiskey to commemorate the death of Fish Carrier. Chapin wants to arrange a time and place to meet the …

Jasper Parrish Papers