Report on preliminary proceedings of Federal Commissioners for Treaty at Sandusky
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Report on preliminary proceedings of Federal Commissioners for Treaty at Sandusky
Description
Document details the route of the commissioners to the treaty area. Pickering and Randolph traveled together. Lincoln came separately with stores and baggage. Pickering and Randolph route comprised Sunbury PA, Northumberland, Munsey, Licoming, Painted Post and Bath New York, Williamsburg, Genesee River, New York. Lincoln traveled from Philadelphia to Albany, Mohawk River and Oswego. Upon arrival 13 May, Canandaigua, Randolph and Pickering met Cornplanter, Farmer's Brother, Red Jacket and other chiefs of Seneca Nation. Commissioners told chiefs of plans to proceed to Sandusky Ohio and mentioned importance of these chiefs in bringing about peace. Chiefs not satisfied with answer of President of United States General George Washington to the chiefs relative to holding of treaty. Desire that British be invited, since they originally called the Indians to war against the United States. Governor Simcoe ordered Colonel Butler to attend the treaty; British seemed desirous of peace. Commissioners received wampum and a written speech. Chief had some papers and asked what they meant. Commissioners explained that these were speeches between General Wayne and Cornplanter. Commissioners entertained the Chiefs and received provisions for journey to Canadaigua where they are going to receive clothing from General Chapin.
year created
1793
month created
05
day created
26
sent from location
Niagara
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in Lincoln, Randolph, and Pickering to Craig, 06/21/1793. Cited in Multiple to Craig, 05/27/1793.This document is enclosed in instructions to the commissioners appointed to deal with the hostile Indians north of the Ohio, in the form of a journal of their proceedings, submitted to the House of Representatives on December 4, 1793. This document is an integral part of [Public Reports] and other communications of the Secretary of War, 12/99/1793.
author note
Benjamin Lincoln; Beverley Randolph; and Timothy Pickering.
notable person/group
Isaac Craig
General Chapin
General Wayne
Governor Simcoe
Colonel Butler
Red Jacket
Pickering
Lincoln
Randolph
Cornplanter
Farmer's Brother
Seneca nation
General Washington
British
notable location
Niagara
Canada
Seneca
Sandusky Ohio
United States
Ontario
Canandaigua
Sunbury
Northumberland
Munsey
Licoming
Lycoming
Painted Post
Bath, New York
Williamsburg
Genesee River
Philadelphia
Albany
Mohawk River
Oswego
document number
1793043050055
page start
21
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (3 pages) | NOP01 (506 pages) | Collection: Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d Congress, 1st Session, 1793, Vol. II [3C-B2] (RG 233) {M1268, roll 14} | M:1268, R:14, p 14-16 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Federal Commissioners Treaty at Sandusky | Niagara | Lincoln, Pickering, Randolph |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |