Treaty with the Oneida, Tuscarora, and Stockbridge Indians
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Treaty with the Oneida, Tuscarora, and Stockbridge Indians
Description
As a reward for their friendship and service during the Revolutionary War, the Oneidas, Tuscaroras, and Stockbridge Indians are promised a new church in addition to grist mills and saw mills and instructions in how to operate them. The Indians, in return, will relinquish all other claims for compensation and rewards.
year created
1794
month created
12
day created
02
author
in collection
in publication
in image
notable person/group
Timothy Pickering
warriors
only man of the Kaughnawaugas
meritorious persons of the Stockbridge Indians
suitable persons to manage the mills
the enemy in the late war
notable item/thing
late war with Great Britain
unfortunate period of the war
homes
houses were burnt
property destroyed
time of their distress
obligations to these faithful friends
promises then made
compensation for their individual losses and services
grist mill
saw mill
arts of the miller and sawyer
utensils
convenient church
claims of compensation and rewards
commissions
document number
1794120290201
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (8 pages) | NMR17 (8 pages) | Collection: Transcribed Treaties and Conventions Advised and Ratified by the Senate. (RG46) (M200, roll 2) | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Pickering | [unknown] | [n/a] |