Symbols on the American Medal
Item
Type
Typed Document
Title
Symbols on the American Medal
Description
The author explains to the Indians the symbols on the American medal.
year created
1792
author
in collection
note
Neither author, recipient, nor date is shown on the typed document.
created note
Undated document. Its Placement in the collection suggests 1792.
notable person/group
Rufus Putnam
Great Chief General Washington
our neighbors
notable location
this island [America]
notable item/thing
engravings on this medal
arms
bald eagle
wings
protection of all our friends
branch of a tree
emblem of peace
left foot of this bird
bundle of arrows
means of war
figure of a serpant
beast of the field
wisdom
power of the United States
rays of light or heat
the Sun
stars
unclouded night
sun-beams
acts of violence
high, clear, unclouded, sky
notable phrase
In his right foot the Eagle holds a branch of a tree which with us is an emblem of peace it means that we love peace and wish to live in peace with all our neighbors and is to assure you that while you hold this belt fast you shall always be in peace and security...you are informed that all this multitude of people are united in one band under one great Chief who directs all their operations and therefore able to protect all his friends and to punish their enemies.
document number
1792999990000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Rufus Putnam [Transcript] Collection | Vol 2 p. 159 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Rufus Putnam | [unknown] | [n/a] |