Speech By Joseph Brant Concerning Indian Lands at Grand River
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Title
Speech By Joseph Brant Concerning Indian Lands at Grand River
Description
Entitled "Speech from Captain Jos. Brant to Captain Claus Agent of Indian Affairs for and behalf of the Five nations inhabiting the Grand River, 22 October 1796." Discusses grievances relating to Indian land along the Grand River; apparently after the Revolution the Indians were promised legal protection of their lands there by the British government, which was not given. Accuses the British of inconsistency and indecisiveness, and refers to many past negotiations on the subject. Reaffirms the Five Nations' attachment to Great Britain, reminding the Indian agent of those Indians' support during the American Revolution, and pleads again for settlement of the issue.
year created
1796
month created
10
day created
22
author
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
Joseph Braut; Joseph Brant.
notable person/group
Captain Brant
Joseph Brant
Brandt
Captain Claus
Agent of Indian Affairs
Five Nations
English
head men
General Haldimand
Frederick Haldimand
King
Governor Simcoe
John Graves Simcoe
Lord Dorchester
White
attorney general
surveyors
British Govenrment
notable location
Grand River
Niagara
province
Province of Quebec
Mohawk River
England
notable item/thing
Indian Affairs
council fire
business
justice
grievances
land
late American war
grant
deed
annual revenue
Haldimand Treaty
boundary
townships
reports
property
sell and lease the lands
document number
1796102290001
page start
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