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Copy of surrender in which 2000 acres of land on the Mississauga Indian Reserve on the River Credit, including all woods and waters, was surrendered unto the Crown in consideration of a one time payment of 50 pounds. See IT071 - Original Surrender, IT072 -
The author of this document begins "There cannot be a Stronger proof of the Indian rights & Claims to the Land & Soil than the Americans pretending to make a purchase thereof at the Treaty of Muskingun in the words..." The Ottawa, Chippewa, Wyandot and
England informs McKee that the goods he is requesting on the Felicity were already sent aboard the Ottawa, and so the Felicity is not returning until further instructions are given. Topics mentioned: the Miamis, the Governor.
A pair of moccasins in two-part construction with beaded U-shaped vamps and attached cuffs; attributed to the Sioux but more likely of Anishinaabe origin as stated on catalogue card; obtained from a Mr. v.d. Horck in 1878.
[I suspect this document is important, but think we need a copy from a better reel.]
In this letter, Schieffelin brings to the attention of a superior the contents of a speech that had been addressed to him. The gist of the speech is that the Indians have resolved not to attend the council fire at the Miamies River unless he
This document is nigh invaluable with respect to reclaiming material aspects of treaty relationships. The image contains images (taken from facsimile drawings) of 4 wampum belts, including both the Covenant Chain Belt and the 24 Nations Belt. Apparently Assekiknk lent these belts to Rev. George
The company Phyn Ellice & Inglis writes to McKee saying they have added items (the harness) to his debit. NOTE: a follow-up letter saying the company still has not heard from McKee is included on the same page (dated 27 September 1793).
A pair of moccasins in two-part construction with beaded U-shaped vamp and cuffs; attributed to the Sisseton Sioux but more likely of Ojibwa origin as stated on catalogue card; obtained from a Mr. v.d. Horck in 1878.
This memo indicates the appointment of guillaime Lamothe to positions of employment as per the document title, effective 23 December 1793.
England's letter to McKee provides that the Commissioners departed subsequent to the Indian response to their speech with all haste. England writes he received an express from Banbury at 10 O'Clock at night that the Commissioners had "received that Evening" a message from the Indians
Littlehales explains to McKee how the interpreters Shehan & Johnson have been instructed.
In this highly emotive petition, Bemigonefhkong recites the promises made by the British to his forefathers, and states that all of the promises (largely articulated through metaphors) have been broken. He begins by saying he knows that when the British first asked the Indians to