Visit from Captain Joseph Brant
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Title
Visit from Captain Joseph Brant
Description
Richard Varick discusses the arrival of Captain Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea) of the British Army from Ontario to visit friends and acquaintances. Varick knows Brant personally, and discusses how he distinguished himself during the late war, and that he is now head of the Six Nations. Varick states that Brant intends to visit the President in Philadelphia.
year created
1792
month created
06
day created
19
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Richard Varick
British
Joseph Brant
George Washington
Six Nations
Indians
notable location
New York
Grand River, North Side of Lake Erie
Philadelphia
Britain
document number
1792061940101
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | KAF13 (4 pages) | Collection: American Indian File | B:Misc 1781-1913. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Richard Varick | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |