Inauguration of a Sachem, Etc.
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Inauguration of a Sachem, Etc.
Description
Pickering describes the inauguration of a Sachem of the Six Nations of Indians and affirms a public treaty with those tribes in which he promises to introduce husbandry and other arts intended to bestow the blessings of civilization on the Indians.
year created
1791
month created
07
day created
15
author
sent from location
Newtown Point
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Timothy Pickering, Commissioner in behalf of the United States
Allegheny Chief, Big Log
President [Washington]
full council of the Six Nations
Seneca Nation
Onandaga Chief
their children
Red Jacket
Samuel Otis, Secretary
notable location
Newtown Point
New York
Tioga County
notable item/thing
long strings of wampum
present to the President of the United States
Sachem
duties of the office
public treaty
rites of his inauguration
speech
strong friendship
art of husbandry
reading and writing
proposed improvements
belt
parchment
notable phrase
For all you said was right and straight
we could find no fault with it. When we speak, we can form what we say with a belt.
document number
1791071590201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | NMR12 (5 pages) | Collection: Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, roll 2) | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Pickering | Newtown Point | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Senate of the United States | [unknown] | [n/a] |