Letter from Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Kanandaique on the Indian delegation to Congress; meeting at house of General Israel Chapin
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Letter from Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox from Kanandaique on the Indian delegation to Congress; meeting at house of General Israel Chapin
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Written from Kanandaique within 38 miles of Big Tree's Town on the Genesee River, Kirkland reports his arrival with the Oneida Chiefs. Reports of planned meeting at house of General Israel Chapin to acquaint chiefs of his business and express peaceable intentions of Congress and the President of United States General George Washington and readiness of congress to fulfill all promises of Six Nations. There were reports propagated among the Buffaloes to the contrary; that Congress and Colonel Pickering did not regard promises made to Indians. Reports that effort made to prevent delegation, to include Farmer's Brother and Red Jacket, from going to congress. First meeting of Oneida and Seneka Chiefs, they appeared shy and jealous of each other; spoke with caution and formality. Kirkland brought forward the West Indian animating spirit [rum] and drank to the health of the President. Discussed Colonel Pickering and President of United States General George Washington. Washington fears the great spirit above and does right, whether it be protecting the lovers of peace or punishing the disobedient. Farmer's Brother pledged to accompany the delegation to Philadelphia. Cornplanter asked for assistance moving his baggage and family as far as Genesee. Kirkland recommends the proposed delegation should go to Philadelphia; the expense is justified. Discusses need to keep the Five Nations from joining with the Western Confederacy.
short description
Ltr, dis Indian delegation's progress.
year created
1792
month created
01
day created
19
author
sent from location
Kanadaique
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Reverend Samuel Kirkland
Farmer's Brother
Kanadaigue, alias Washington
Good Peter
Gen. Israel Chapin
Big Tree
Farmer's Brother
Col. Pickering
President of United States General George Washington
Red Jacket
Cornplanter
Seneka
Oneida
Congress
Western Confederacy
Six Nations
Five Nations
notable location
Kanadaique
Buffaloe
Philadelphia
United States
Kanandaigue
Big Tree's town on the Genesee
Kanadasegea
New York
notable idea/issue
Newtown Treaty
Indian delegation to Philadelphia 1792
Western confederacy
treaties with Six Nations
notable phrase
in Col. Pickering
Newtown Treaty
blacksmiths
respectable delegation to Congress from the Six nations
fix their fate with the Western confederacy
meeting of the Senekas and Oneida chiefs
appeared to be very shy and jealous
openness and frankness
industriously propagated among the Buffaloes & thro' all the settlements of the Genessee that Congress did not regard any promises made to Indians
determination and readiness of Congress to fulfill all their promises to the Six Nations
give them the strongest practical evidence of their disposition to be the minister of good to all indians who love peace throughout their jurisdiction
acquaint them with my business
addressed them upon the subject of my journey
President of the United States
runners with Col. Pickering's invitation speech
reside at his hunting quarters within six miles of this place till my arrival
took the liberty of addressing you by a hasty letter but containing some necessary information
arrived here with the Oneida chiefs
received a message from the Farmer's Brother
Seneka chief
intentions of Congress towards the Indians
delegation should go down to the seat of government
man who fears the great spirit above
protecting the lovers of peace or punishing the disobedient
hint to bring forward a little of the west indian animating spirit
drink the health of the President
conduct them down to the seat of govt.
acquainted with all their ancient customs
introduce some of the customs of white people
corn harvest
integrity and uprightness of intention
document number
1792011940001
page start
1
number of pages
4
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| [view document] (4 pages) | BTA16 (4 pages) | Collection: Samuel Kirkland Papers | #144i |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Reverend Samuel Kirkland | Kanadaique | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |