Speech of United Indian Nations to Congress
Item
Type
Translated letter (implies transcription)
Title
Speech of United Indian Nations to Congress
Description
The Indians are disappointed that they were not included in peace accord with Great Britain; wanted lasting peace. Indians excluded from meetings held regarding peace and property rights, desire future peace be reached with a united voice of the confederacy.
year created
1786
month created
12
day created
18
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Speech of the United Indian Nations, at their Confederate Council, held near the mouth of the Detroit River, the 28th November and 18th December, 1786.
author note
United Indian Nations
recipient note
United Indian Nations
notable person/group
Hurons
Ottawas
Senecas
Wabash
Wabash Confederates
Delawares
Chippawas
Shawnees
Pouttewaimies
Itwicktees
Indian Nation
United Indian Nations
Indians
Great Britain
Elder Brother
Brothers
children
Congress
confederacy
notable location
Detroit
United States
Great Britain
Congress
river
frontier
territory
land
property
notable item/thing
treaty
notable idea/issue
lasting peace
peace
war
accord
reconcile
reconciliation
land
treaty
exclusion
land rights
property rights
document number
1786121890001
number of pages
2
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (6 pages) | GAA16 (6 pages) | Collection: Archive Reports 1891 | V: 56-3,P: 661 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Chiefs of Wabash and Illinois Tribes | [unknown] | [n/a] |