Pickering's Letter to the Indians
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Autograph Draft Document Signed
Title
Pickering's Letter to the Indians
Description
In his letter to the Six Nations, Pickering discusses the hostile Western Indians, the peace treaty, civilizing the Indians, Indian aggression, and trade and instruction.
year created
1791
month created
07
day created
13
author
in collection
in image
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Partially illegible.
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Timothy Pickering
Sachems, Chiefs, and Warriors of the Six Nations
Brothers
those who plunged you into the war
real friends
those who desired you to sit still
white people
those nations who obstinately oppose a war against the fairest and kindest offers of peace
hunters
blacksmith
carpenters
hostile Indians
women and children
Great Spirit
Western Indians
notable location
New York
Oswego
Niagara
Detroit
Great Water
Great Britain
notable item/thing
voice of your elder brothers
peace
Great Water
other advice
the war against us
prejudices
utmost confidence
further improvements
necessary convenience or comfort enjoyed by the white people
your attention a little longer on the subject
before the beginning of the late war
the war between us and the British
these calculations
strength of the United States
my first speech to you
five sorts of work
sentiments of our great chief concerning the hostile Indians
their true situation
all the calamities attending a savage life
state of the war with the western Indians
final event of the war cannot be doubted
number of warriors will be three hundred thousand
acknowledgments in my first speech
terms of justice and humanity
depredation of the indians to go unpunished
chain of friendship
abundant proofs of the real and substantial friendship of the United States
council fire
notable phrase
Men of understanding learn wisdom.
Let then my words sink deep into your minds.
Consider what is right and at the same time consult your interest and your safety.
Pay no regard to any person who would endeavor to interrupt the friendship.
I urge you to begin such valuable improvements.
For though they are strong they are wise and just.
I urge you to get your children instructed.
You may receive the same benefits from the knowledge & practice of things which the people of the United States enjoy.
The United States are powerful and able to send forth such numbers as would drive them out of the country.
This conduct would occasion some trouble to us.
We are teaching them how much better it is for humankind to have comfortable houses
Let then my words sink deep into your minds.
Consider what is right and at the same time consult your interest and your safety.
Pay no regard to any person who would endeavor to interrupt the friendship.
I urge you to begin such valuable improvements.
For though they are strong they are wise and just.
I urge you to get your children instructed.
You may receive the same benefits from the knowledge & practice of things which the people of the United States enjoy.
The United States are powerful and able to send forth such numbers as would drive them out of the country.
This conduct would occasion some trouble to us.
We are teaching them how much better it is for humankind to have comfortable houses
have a plenty to eat and drink
be well cloathed.
Americans have always been too strong for the Indians.
I further inform you that since the first settlement of the country by white people, their numbers have doubled every twenty-five years.
I sincerely hope they will hearken to reason.
I trust that all causes of jealousy and discontent are removed.
In your present circumstances it will be lost for you to accept
Americans have always been too strong for the Indians.
I further inform you that since the first settlement of the country by white people, their numbers have doubled every twenty-five years.
I sincerely hope they will hearken to reason.
I trust that all causes of jealousy and discontent are removed.
In your present circumstances it will be lost for you to accept
nations of indians within the boundaries of the United States.
How impudent and dangerous it is for any of the Indian nations to make war against them.
How impudent and dangerous it is for any of the Indian nations to make war against them.
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1791071390201
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| [view document] (8 pages) | BBC14 (8 pages) | Collection: Timothy Pickering Papers | B: 3, F: 3 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Pickering | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Sachems, Chiefs, & Warriors of the Six Nations | [unknown] | [n/a] |