Joseph Brant to [illegible], 23 March 1793

Joseph Brant to [illegible], 23 March 1793

Joseph Brant to [illegible], 23 March 1793

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Joseph Brant writes to he unnamed addressee that despite his initial misgivings, the Americans now seem genuinely interested in peace. Insofar as the Americans conduct themselves openly and fairly, he supports that end, and if the Americans do not ocnduct themselves as such, he stands for a united confederacy against the Americans. He belives that this is the best time to strive for peace, and if not seized, "may not be easily regained."

Name of Maker(s): Brant, Joesph
Maker role: Author
Nation of Maker: Mohawk None
Nation of Origin

Author of letter is Joseph Brant. 

Place of Origin: Niagara Falls, NY
Date Made or Date Range: 1793-03-23
Techniques or Format

Ink on paper

Motifs and Patterns

None.

Additional Context

In a post script, Brant notes that 4 Strings are included with the message, which are to be sent further westward to the Nations there.

Description of Writing/Text

People: Knox! General; Brant! Jos.! Capt.; Elliot! Cap[superscript]t; Caldwell! Cap [superscript]t; Silby! Lt

Condition: Good.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Date given in document.

Current Location: Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: Claus Papers, Vol. 5 (M.G. 19, F1) reel C1479, pp. 95-98.
Link to Institution's Collections Database: Heritage Canadiana: https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c1479/106?r=0&s=1
Date Relative was First Removed or Collected from its Community Context: 0
GKS Reference Number: 897
How to Cite this Item

Claus Papers, Vol. 5 (M.G. 19, F1) reel C1479, pp. 95-98.

Record Creation Context

Created by Research Assistant Aaron Mills during the first summer of the SSHRC Aboriginal Research Grant 2007 to 2010

Approximate Place of Origin

43.0962, -79.0377

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