Entirely Satisfied with the Bargain
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Entirely Satisfied with the Bargain
Description
In this certicate, Pickering attests to the acquiescence of the Six Nations of Indians to the bargain completed by Oliver Phelps in which the Indians surrendered land in exchange for five thousand dollars and an annuity of five hundred dollars.
year created
1791
month created
07
day created
16
author
sent from location
Newtown, New York
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Timothy Pickering
Oliver Phelps
Mr. Kirkland
Mr. Dean
Colonel Butler
Captain Brandt
Fish Carrier
Sharonyowanen
head sachems of the Cayuga and Onondaga nations
sachems and chiefs of the Seneca Naion
Six Nations of Indians
Cornplanter
notable location
Newtown, New York
Buffalo Creek
Tioga
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
depositions of gentlemen of reputation
treaty
tract of land
purchase of Phelps and Gorham
testimony
complaints
annual rent
full council
document number
1791071690000
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 | Timothy Pickering | Newtown, New York | [n/a] |