Deposition of Eleazer Lindley

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

Deposition of Eleazer Lindley

Description

In his deposition, Eleazer Lindley attests to the fairness of the exchange of money and goods for Indian land and also to the complete satisfaction of the chiefs of the Six Nations with the transaction.

year created

1791

month created

07

day created

05

sent from location

Newtown Point

in collection

notable person/group

Eleazer Lindley
Chiefs of the Six Nations
Oliver Phelps
Nathaniel Gorham
agents
Jones
Smith
Rozeeranty
Jack Berry
one Matthews
interpreter for the Cornplanter

notable location

Newtown Point
Canandaigua
Genessee country

notable item/thing

lawful age
purchase of their lands
money and goods
form of the bond
their satisfaction

document number

1791070590000

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Eleazer Lindley Newtown Point [n/a]