We Are Neither on One Side or the Other
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
We Are Neither on One Side or the Other
Description
The Young King stakes out a position of neutrality between the British and the Americans and intends to send representatives to the treaty at Painted Post where the American will try to reach a peaceful settlement with the western tribes.
year created
1791
month created
05
day created
21
sent from location
Buffalo Creek
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Young King of the Six Nations
commanding officer of Niagara
unfriendly Indians
the British
General St. Clair
Colonel Butler
enemy Indians
sachems and warriors of the Six Nations
Cuyasatta, our great chief
General Washington
Oneidas
Indians that reside toward the setting sun
Captain [Joseph] Brandt
women and children
notable location
Buffalo Creek
Fort Pitt
Pittsburgh
Grand River
notable item/thing
vessel
peace with the United States
our fighting
fire [treaty] at the Painted Post
Thirteen Fires [Thirteen States]
notable phrase
The reason why we now tell you these things is that we are neither on one side or the other
whether of the British, or of the Americans
for we desire to be still, and to be at peace with both.
document number
1791052190000
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 | Young King of the Six Nations | Buffalo Creek | [n/a] |