Making Peace at Buffalo Creek
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Making Peace at Buffalo Creek
Description
Thyogasa says he will seek peace at Buffalo Creek and hopes that his white brothers will do the same.
year created
1791
month created
04
day created
25
author
sent from location
Cattaragus
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Thyogasa
our head-men
Frenchman
our Great Keeper
Great Spirit
our chiefs
our friends
notable location
Cattaragus
Philadelphia
Fort Pitt
the waters
notable item/thing
council of the Thirteen Fires
great council fire
trouble and fear
throats
hard thoughts
your ears
belt of wampum of three strings
our custom
small speech
peace and quietness
notable phrase
Now tell the man from Philadelphia to pity us children, for we are fearful.
Now wipe the tears from your eyes, and make your throat clear, so that you may be understood.
Now wipe the tears from your eyes, and make your throat clear, so that you may be understood.
document number
1791042590000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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 | Thyogasa | Cattaragus | [n/a] |