Speech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes
Item
Type
Document
Title
Speech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes
Description
Speech to the Wabash and Illinois tribes, following a treaty, by General Rufus Putnam. Discusses opening communication with other tribes, including the Miami, Delaware, Shawnee and Wyandot. Also mentions a visit of selected chiefs to Philadelphia.
year created
1792
month created
09
day created
29
author
sent from location
Post Vincent
recipient
sent to location
Post Vincent
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Rufus Putnam
Miami
Delaware
Shawnee
Wyandott
George Washington
Wabash
Illinois
chiefs
notable location
Port Vincent
United States
Waters of the Ohio
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chiefs of the Wabash & Illinois Tribes.
notable item/thing
great Spirit
peace
happiness
speech
neighbors
tribes
ears
speak
road
meet and speak
chiefs
smoke the pipe of peace
council fire
chain of Friendship
heart
brothers
visit
convoy
land
water
interest and happiness of your tribes
great chief
words
answer
treaty.
notable phrase
show how strong he and all the great Chiefs of the United States hold you
I shall provide every expense of the journey and a safe convoy and accommodation both going and returning
document number
1792092900002
page start
1
number of pages
2
transcription
Brigadier General Putnams Speech to the Chiefs of the Wabash & Illinois Tribes after the Treaty.
Brothers! I thank the great Spirit who has inclined our Hearts to do good; and to establish a Peace between you and the United States.
Brothers! Let us endeavour to restore Peace and Happineſs to all, as far as lieth in our Power; and for this purpose I request that you will send a Speech to your neighbours the Miamis, Dellawares, Shawneſe, Wyandotts and other Tribes, who have hitherto stopped their Ears, and refused to speak with the United States about Peace; altho many Speeches have been sent to them for that purpoſe.
Brothers! I propose to send one Speech more requesting them to open a Road to some place or other, where we may meet and Speak to one another; and I trust with Your Aſsistance, that the great Spirit will cauſe this good Work to succeed.
Brothers! Our great Chief General Washington is very desirous to see a number of your Chiefs; to take them by the hand, and Smoke the Pipe of Peace with them at his Council Fire; There to brighten the Chain of Friendship, and personally convince them of the goodneſs of his Heart, and show how strong he and all the great Chiefs of the United States hold you.
Brothers [catchword]
Brothers! If you agree that one or two Chiefs from each Tribe, should visit the great Chief General Washington as I propose: I shall provide for every Expense fo teh Journeys and a safe Convoy and accommodation both going and returning â the rout will be from here to the Fall sof Ohio by Land â thence by Water to Pittsburg, and from thence by land to Philadelphia.
Brothers! If you listen to me in this, I have no doubt but you will find the Interest and Happineſs of your Tribes greatly increased by the good thing siwth the great Chief will do further for you.
Brothers, I wish you to take my Words into Consideration, and return me an Answer as soon as you have determined thereon.
Port Vincent. Sept. 29th, 1792.
Brothers! I thank the great Spirit who has inclined our Hearts to do good; and to establish a Peace between you and the United States.
Brothers! Let us endeavour to restore Peace and Happineſs to all, as far as lieth in our Power; and for this purpose I request that you will send a Speech to your neighbours the Miamis, Dellawares, Shawneſe, Wyandotts and other Tribes, who have hitherto stopped their Ears, and refused to speak with the United States about Peace; altho many Speeches have been sent to them for that purpoſe.
Brothers! I propose to send one Speech more requesting them to open a Road to some place or other, where we may meet and Speak to one another; and I trust with Your Aſsistance, that the great Spirit will cauſe this good Work to succeed.
Brothers! Our great Chief General Washington is very desirous to see a number of your Chiefs; to take them by the hand, and Smoke the Pipe of Peace with them at his Council Fire; There to brighten the Chain of Friendship, and personally convince them of the goodneſs of his Heart, and show how strong he and all the great Chiefs of the United States hold you.
Brothers [catchword]
Brothers! If you agree that one or two Chiefs from each Tribe, should visit the great Chief General Washington as I propose: I shall provide for every Expense fo teh Journeys and a safe Convoy and accommodation both going and returning â the rout will be from here to the Fall sof Ohio by Land â thence by Water to Pittsburg, and from thence by land to Philadelphia.
Brothers! If you listen to me in this, I have no doubt but you will find the Interest and Happineſs of your Tribes greatly increased by the good thing siwth the great Chief will do further for you.
Brothers, I wish you to take my Words into Consideration, and return me an Answer as soon as you have determined thereon.
Port Vincent. Sept. 29th, 1792.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ABC05 (3 pages) | Collection: Misc MSS | Misc MSS |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Rufus Putnam [Transcript] Collection | V:2, P:150 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Rufus Putnam | Post Vincent | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Chiefs of Wabash and Illinois Tribes | Post Vincent | [n/a] |