Letter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Captain Joseph Brant regarding his accompaniment with Six Nations delegation to Philadelphia
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Type
Autograph Letter
Title
Letter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Captain Joseph Brant regarding his accompaniment with Six Nations delegation to Philadelphia
Description
Kirkland informs Captain Brant that the civilization of the various Indian tribes has become an object of attention with general government of United States. Notes that for this policy, should be indebted to President of United States General George Washington. Relays Colonel Pickering's request as Indian Agent, that Brant accompany the delegation of Six Nations to Philadelphia. Kirkland tells Brant that he can do much for his injured and neglected people because of his influence. Kirkland asks for a personal interview with Brant if he cannot attend with the delegation at Philadelphia; proposes Geneseo as possible meeting place. Because a runner took sick, Kirkland concerned that Brant did not receive invitation speech from Pickering and his own correspondence. Has hired Dr. Allen to deliver correspondence direct to Grand River to receive explicit answer.
short description
Letter, discusses civilizing Indians; informs re Indian delegation; asks for personal interview.
year created
1792
month created
01
day created
25
author
sent from location
Kanawageas
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Joseph Brant
Reverend Samuel Kirkland
Col. Pickering
Indian Agent
President of United States General George Washington
Six Nations
Dr. Allen
Indian runner
War Office
notable location
Kanawageas
Taghonwande
United States
Grand River
Oneida
Genessee
New Town
Philadelphia
New York
War Office
Canada
Ontario
Upper Canada
notable idea/issue
Treaty of New Town
civilization of Indian tribes
notable phrase
Col. Pickering's invitation speech
many things of importance relative to the indians upon which I am very desirous of a conference
hearing that one of the runners was taken sick
pursuance of the proposals made in the treaty held with them at NewTown
long expected & intended visit to the eastward
instructed you as a friend to indians to improve this favourable juncture
know of no person who is under equal advantages & more capable of contributing to the happiness & real interest of the poor indians than you are
injured & much neglected people
your situation forbid your undertaking so long a journey at this season of year
requested a personal interview
agent of Indian affairs
requested that you should accompany a delegation from the Six Nations
invited to the seat of government
indebted to the humanity & wisdom of the illustrious president Washington
arrived here last Saturday but much fatigued my journey
pleasure of informing you that the civilization of the various indian tribes had become an object of attention with the general government of the general government of the United States
acknowledged the receipt of your last favor
write in the indian language from Grand River
document number
1792012590001
page start
1
number of pages
3
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (3 pages) | BTA17 (3 pages) | Collection: Samuel Kirkland Papers | #144j |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Reverend Samuel Kirkland | Kanawageas | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Captain Joseph Brant | [unknown] | [n/a] |