Letter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox on arrival of Five Nations delegation at Bethlehem, and accomodations upon arrival
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Type
Letter Signed
Title
Letter from the Reverend Samuel Kirkland to Secretary of War Henry Knox on arrival of Five Nations delegation at Bethlehem, and accomodations upon arrival
Description
Kirkland reports the arrival of the Five Nations delegation to Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Expresses gratitude for assignment of Colonel Procter and Captain Sedam and their help in getting the delegation through the settlements along the Susquehanna River. Goes on to describe the requested lodging requirements of the different nations; Seneka, Buffaloe, Ononadagos, Cayogas, Genesee, Oneidas, Tuscaroras, for himself and for French Peter. Recommends that Colonel Proctor go forward to assist in arrangements. Discusses efforts to arrange visit of Captain Brant; has asked for direction from General Israel Chapin. Recommends a military parade for the Chiefs upon their arrival.
year created
1792
month created
03
day created
10
author
sent from location
Bethlehem
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Samuel Kirkland
Colonel Procter
Captain Sedam
Five Nations
Seneka
Buffaloe
Ononadagos
Cayogas
Genesee
Oneidas
Tuscaroras
French Peter
War Office
Captain Brant
notable location
Bethlehem
Susquehanna River
New York
Philadelphia
Genesee Country
notable idea/issue
delegation of Five Nations Indians at Philadelphia 1792
document number
1792031040001
page start
1
number of pages
2
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | BTB05 (2 pages) | Collection: Samuel Kirkland Papers | 146b |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Reverend Samuel Kirkland | Bethlehem | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |