Commissioner's Notes on Treaty Proceedings
Item
Type
Draft Document
Title
Commissioner's Notes on Treaty Proceedings
Description
Before arrival of commissioners at the council house from Navy Hall, while waiting for them, Captain Brandt spoke. He noted that it was agreed at the Rapids [of Miami River] that Indians should come and meet the commissioners in their father's presence, presumably John Graves Simcoe. Thanks to Great Spirit for making meeting possible. Mentions an inclination to do what is right and just. Makes mention of wampum.
short description
Commissioner's notes on treaty proceedings
year created
1793
month created
07
day created
05
in collection
in image
note
Document partially illegible.
author note
Commisoners
recipient note
unknown
notable person/group
Commissioners
Indians
Indian Nation
tribes
Miamis
Shawneses
Captain Brandt
Western Indians
John Graves Simcoe
notable location
Niagara
Lake Erie
Council House
Navy Hall
notable item/thing
peaceable
wampum
document number
1793070590601
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WFG04 (2 pages) | Collection: Benjamin Lincoln Papers | P: 29 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Commissioners of the United States | [unknown] | [n/a] |