Council Fire for Peace
Item
Type
Autograph Letter fragment
Title
Council Fire for Peace
Description
The Stockbridge Chief expresses his gratitude to Captain Aupaunot that they have been able to come together in friendship and peace.
year created
1791
month created
06
day created
20
author
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Hendrick Aupaunot
Stockbridge Chief
brother
father of the United States
notable item/thing
duplicate in good English
Indian treaties
good friendship
something to say to you which for a good while past has lain with weight upon my mind
covenant of friendship
chain of friendship
notable phrase
By the goodness of the great spirit above we have again brought our pipes together.
I feel glad that the father of the United States has appointed me to kindle this council fire for peace.
My nation has always been the true friends of the Americans.
I feel glad that the father of the United States has appointed me to kindle this council fire for peace.
My nation has always been the true friends of the Americans.
document number
1791062090001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BBC05 (4 pages) | Collection: Timothy Pickering Papers | B:3, F:3. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Captain Hendrick Aupaumut | [unknown] | Stockbridge Indian Chief |