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Creator: Porter, Peter B.
Date: 1814-07-31
Text: Fort Erie July 31, 1814. Dear Sir, I have this morning received yours of the 27th. It is the wish of Maj. Genl. Brown that the eastern Indians should return to the army as soon as possible & that you should send a message to them to this effect without loss of time. At a meeting with the Chiefs 2 days ago they requested that I would send a message to the eastern Indians to return to Buffaloe immediately - They at the same time sent runners to Tonewanta, Tuscarora, Caturagua & Allegany...
Show moreFort Erie July 31, 1814. Dear Sir, I have this morning received yours of the 27th. It is the wish of Maj. Genl. Brown that the eastern Indians should return to the army as soon as possible & that you should send a message to them to this effect without loss of time. At a meeting with the Chiefs 2 days ago they requested that I would send a message to the eastern Indians to return to Buffaloe immediately - They at the same time sent runners to Tonewanta, Tuscarora, Caturagua & Allegany & today many of these Indians are coming in. The Indians will be promptly paid for their services- Probably as soon as they return. But I cannot myself undertake to settle the question whether they will receive pay for the time they are visiting their homes against the wishes of the Genl & when their services were much needed. As soon as your health will permit I shall be much gratified to see you here In haste yours truly P. B. Porter Br Genl ?
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Creator: Trowbridge, Edward A.
Date: 1814-06-15
Text: Onondaga Hollow June 15th 1814 9 OClock A. M. D Sir, All the Oneida Warriors that arrived last evening at Manlius have arrived at this place there was 33 Men and Women. the Stockbridge and Brother Town Indians Started at 12 OClock Yesteray - 48 in number,- Jacob Dockstrader is expected today with his party Also Martinus White with his - the principal ones that are here is - Col. Lewey Capt. Henry Cornelius Dockstrater the others are young men - Yours with respect Edmund A. Trowbridge Indian...
Show moreOnondaga Hollow June 15th 1814 9 OClock A. M. D Sir, All the Oneida Warriors that arrived last evening at Manlius have arrived at this place there was 33 Men and Women. the Stockbridge and Brother Town Indians Started at 12 OClock Yesteray - 48 in number,- Jacob Dockstrader is expected today with his party Also Martinus White with his - the principal ones that are here is - Col. Lewey Capt. Henry Cornelius Dockstrater the others are young men - Yours with respect Edmund A. Trowbridge Indian Inspector Jasper Parish Esq. N. B. the Indians expect a visit from the Onondaga? or otherwise an invitation for them to call at their Village. E. A T.E. A. Trowbridg letter June 15 1814 Jasper Parish Esq. Indian Agent
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Creator: Porter, Peter B.
Date: 1814-06-12
Text: Can June 12 0 1814 Dear Sir, I have received your two letters of the 7th inst. & calculate on the pleasure of meeting you with your Red Brethren at Auburn on thursday next. It is however possible that we may not be in until friday morning, as Capt St… is extremely anxious to appear in uniform, which may not be completed in time for us to leave this before Thursday morning. I enclose you an order for provisions which I wish you to show to all the public agents on the road, as well on...
Show moreCan June 12 0 1814 Dear Sir, I have received your two letters of the 7th inst. & calculate on the pleasure of meeting you with your Red Brethren at Auburn on thursday next. It is however possible that we may not be in until friday morning, as Capt St… is extremely anxious to appear in uniform, which may not be completed in time for us to leave this before Thursday morning. I enclose you an order for provisions which I wish you to show to all the public agents on the road, as well on account of the Volunteers as of the Indians. If no public provisions are to be had, you are authorized to engage to any gentleman who will undertake to make the supplies, that he shall be paid the contract price, an sending his vouchers to this place or Buffaloe. In haste yours sincerely P. B. PorterHead Quarters Buffaloe 7th June 1814 Circular All public store keepers, public agents or any other persons who may hold in their possession public provisions of any description, will issue the same upon the requisition of Br Genl Peter B. Porter, or upon the order of any officer commanding troops of the Regular Army, who may be on their march until further orders. Jacob Brown, Maj. Genl (Copy) In conformity with the above order, the Public agents and persons having the custody of public provisions will open the same to the Indian Warriors, & to the Volunteers under the order of his Excellency Gov. Tompkins of the 13. March 1814. upon the requisition of Jasper Parrish, Esq. Indian Agent, and on the provision returns of the officers commanding companies of Volunteers. P. B. Porter, Br Genl Come N. York Vols Canandaigua June 11. 1814Cornelius Doxterder Antonia Oneida 2 Senecas 2 Deliways 4 Onondauga 2 Cayuga 1 Tuscarora 1 12 two GunsP. B. Porter Letter 12 June 1814 Vernon. On. 17 June 12 1/2 25 forw. Jasper Parrish, Esq. Williams' Inn, Wast of Oneida Village
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Creator: Phelps, Samuel W.
Date: 1814-02-22
Text: Capt. Jasper Parrish Dear Sir, I herein enclose you a copy of a petition pending in our court which I wish left with James Smedley Esq. by you. The original petition will be forwarded you by Frank Ely Esq from the City of New York with which you can compare this copy and see that it is correct before you leave it. I have sent this copy that you might have as little trouble in marking the service as possible. I have also herein inclosed a three dollar bank note which you recieve for your...
Show moreCapt. Jasper Parrish Dear Sir, I herein enclose you a copy of a petition pending in our court which I wish left with James Smedley Esq. by you. The original petition will be forwarded you by Frank Ely Esq from the City of New York with which you can compare this copy and see that it is correct before you leave it. I have sent this copy that you might have as little trouble in marking the service as possible. I have also herein inclosed a three dollar bank note which you recieve for your trouble and if not sufficient you will advise me what will be wanting and I will remit the balance without delay. When you have left the copy, you will please sign the certificates which I have made on the back of the original petition and subpoena accompanying it and enclose them to me by mail after filing the dates. Our return from your house was quite unpleasant owing to uncommon bad weather and consequently bad roads but met with no accidents to render our journey otherwise unpleasant. Soon after our return we were attacked with very sore eyes which each one of the family have been greatly afflicted with until but partially recovered from at this time. This has prevented our writing you so long. Mrs. Phelps has been for several weeks past much out of health but am in hopes it willnot be of long continuance. The rest of our friends in this Country enjoy unusual good health. You requested of me to inform you the return …of the person with Judge Walworth's nephew in this Country a few years since. The name I have been unable to learn as yet best am informed that he formally resides in New London Connecticut. That soon after he returned from this Country he went on voyage to seek sea and has not yet returned and is supposed to be lost. You will … of our wishes for the health and happening of you and family and such other friends as my enquire after us. Yours respectfully Samuel W. Phelps Painesville22nd … Jr. 1814Painseville 25th Feb 1814} S.W. Phelps Capt. Jasper Parrish Caqnandaigua Ontario County New YorkSamuel W. Phelps Letter Feb. 22. 1814
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Date: 1814-02-14

Creator: Ridgeway, Fielder
Date: 1813-10-03
Text: Balls Tavern - Octr 3rd. 1813 Sir, If the Indians should arrive in Canandaigua this Evening - & I want provision you will be pleased to make the requisition as usual; & say to the Contractor I will Sign and requsion you may make for the U. States Indians, -When I am not Present, - I am Sir, respectfully Fielder Ridgeway Capt U. S. R Regt. Candg Recg Dist No 3 Capt Parrish U.S. Indian Agent Canandaigua (N.Y)

Creator: Lewis, Morgan
Date: 1813-04-27
Text: Buffalo 27th April 1813 Sir, Presuming from your Letter to Mr. Granger that you have by this time reached your own house; I wish you to inform me whether any permission has been given by Government for the employment of the Indians. If there has, not ime is to be left in giving an Invitation to such of the Warriors as have fire Arms to join me at Lewistown. Could you be with them to keep them in order it would be advisable. Be pleased to let me hear from you immediately-- I am Sir your hum...
Show moreBuffalo 27th April 1813 Sir, Presuming from your Letter to Mr. Granger that you have by this time reached your own house; I wish you to inform me whether any permission has been given by Government for the employment of the Indians. If there has, not ime is to be left in giving an Invitation to such of the Warriors as have fire Arms to join me at Lewistown. Could you be with them to keep them in order it would be advisable. Be pleased to let me hear from you immediately-- I am Sir your hum Serv. Morgan Lewis Jasper Parish Esq.Buffalo NY 12 1/2 30 April 1813 Jasper Parish Esq CanandaiguaM. Lewis Esq letter April 27 1813 Morgan Lewis letter 30 Apil 1813
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Creator: Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836
Date: 1813-1815
Text: This is to certify that Jasper Parrish of the town of Canandaigua in the county of Ontario in the twenty-fourth collection district of New-York, hath paid the duty of two dollars, for the year to end n the 31st day of December next, for and upon a two wheel carriage, called a Chaise owned by him and the harness used therefor. This certificate to be of no avail any longer than the aforesaid carriage shall be owned by the said Jasper Parrish unless said certificate shall be produced to a...
Show moreThis is to certify that Jasper Parrish of the town of Canandaigua in the county of Ontario in the twenty-fourth collection district of New-York, hath paid the duty of two dollars, for the year to end n the 31st day of December next, for and upon a two wheel carriage, called a Chaise owned by him and the harness used therefor. This certificate to be of no avail any longer than the aforesaid carriage shall be owned by the said Jasper Parrish unless said certificate shall be produced to a collector, and an entry be made thereon, specifying the name of the then owner of said carriage, and the time when he became possessed thereof. Given in conformity with the laws of the United States this fifteenth day of May 1815. S. Batts Collector of the 24th collection district of New-York. Countersigned, Eliphalet Taylor Deputy CollectorCarriage tax paid May 15, 1815Mr. Jasper Parrish To the Trustees of Canandaigua Academy - - Dr. To tuition one quarter from 5 April to 26 June 1813 of Isaac Parrish in reading &c - - - $2.50 assessment of wood - - - 12 1/2 Recd. Payment $2.62 1/2 Nath W. HowellN. W. Howell Receipt June 26 1813(Copy) Washington 19 Fby 1817 I hereby acknowledge to have recd of Mr. Jasper Parrish a draft of Mr. Gamble on me for eleven hundred and sixty three dollars 75/100 for collection, which is when paid to be held for his cacti #1163--75/100 Alex Kerr Funds expected from Mr. Cross purse agent at Charleston S. Ca Received October 20, 1817 of Jasper Parrish Esqr the original receipt of which the above is a copy, for collection - John G. SpencerJohn C. ThomasReceived Batavia April 2d 1808 of Jasper Parrish two Dollars and twenty three Cents being the amount of tax aforesaid on 640 acres of Land in his Name in the town of Erie for the years 1806 & 1807.$2.23 Joseph Ellicott Treasurer Genesee County David E. EvansJoseph Ellicott receipt for $223 April 2d 1808Canada 12th Febr 1820 Mr. Jasper Parrish Dr. To Thos. Shepherd To three scholars one quarter each in Dancing - - - - $15-00 To one scholar half a quarter Do Do - - - - 3-00 $18-00 Or by cash per entrance 0 0 -3-00 15-00 Recd payt in full Thos. J. Shepherd Capt. Parrish's Act.T. Shephard receipt Feby. 1, 1820Jasper Parish Esq to Richd Wells Dr 1817 July 27 to Dec 20 To sundry visits & medicine $15.50 1818 Feby 17th to Octr 10th To sundry visits & medicine 11.25 1819 Feby 20th to Nov 18. To sundry visits & medicine 4.25 1820 Feby 5th to July 9th To sundry visits & medicine 2.00 $33.00 cr By Ca--- powder returnd 4/. By Cash for Indian 16/.Recd the amount of the within act in full by J Parishs Acct rendered up to May 16th, 1821. & Cash to balance - Richd WellsJ Parrish Esqr- CopyMr. Jasper Parrish To the Trustees of Canandarqua Academy, Dr. To Tuition of Isaac Parrish one quarter, - $3.00 ending 19 Augt 1812 "assessment for wood, - - - - - - - - - - - Received payment, Nathl. HowellN Howell Receipt 19 of Augst 1812Canandaigua July 2d 1811 Received of Mr. Jasper Parrish the sum of Ten Dollars in full for his subscription to the first Congregational Society of said Town to sixth day of October next. Nathe Gorham TreasurerN. JulyJasper Parrish To James B. Mower Dr. 1811 - June 19 To drawing deed You to McGuire $ .50 " To registering Morte McGuire to you 1.75 " To recording deed Nortor to Granger 1.12 1/2 " To ---- Rees to youu .87 1/2 $4.25 19. June 1811 Recd pay. in full James B. MowerJames B. Mower Receipt 19 of June 1811J. ParrishCapt Jasper Parrish To Henry Chapin Dr 1810 July 20 To 5 Galls Oil at $1.25 - - - - - - $6.25 Recd in full of the above Henry ChapinHenry Chapin Receipt 1810Capt. Parrish a/c
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Creator: Granger, Erastus
Date: 1812-10-24
Text: Buffalo 24th Oct. 1812 Dear Sir, Things remain pretty much as when you left here. - I have this evening recd from the Secy of War a Speech sent from a pretended Council of Indians held at Onondago - Also a letter from Ephriam Webster who signs himself Indian Agent, and interpreter under the State of New York - the Originals are sent back to me. - Websters letter is backed by Jasper Hopper who signs as Clerk of the County - - Thads. Patchen and Polaski King have put their names to the speech...
Show moreBuffalo 24th Oct. 1812 Dear Sir, Things remain pretty much as when you left here. - I have this evening recd from the Secy of War a Speech sent from a pretended Council of Indians held at Onondago - Also a letter from Ephriam Webster who signs himself Indian Agent, and interpreter under the State of New York - the Originals are sent back to me. - Websters letter is backed by Jasper Hopper who signs as Clerk of the County - - Thads. Patchen and Polaski King have put their names to the speech Hopper certifies that full faith an credit are due to Websters cuts All the papers are addressed to the President, and Mr. Munroe.The Speech is headed as being from a Delegation of the Oneidas, Onondagas, Stockbridge, Tuscararas, and Senecas, held at their ancient Council fire at Onondaga. - They complain, that a few of the Indians got together at this place, and were invited to take up the hatched - this they say is contra to the advice of Genl Washington and contra to the Wishes of their great Prophet, who attended their Council. - - - - I believe some White people In this County had a hand in it. I wish you to proceed immediately to the Eastward, and invite all the Young Warriors, of the Oneidas and Oondagas to a Council at this place - I mean those who have arms - let them come soon. It is necessary the Indiansshould be united in something You can state the Indians have not been invited to take up arms. I shall send for the Indians tomorrow - the Propet is here on his return - he did not call on me or Jones - If I can see him before he goes home, I shall tell him to stay at Allegany till the War is over. The Secy has directed me to enquire into this business, and report to him. therefore I want you to make all the enquiry possible respecting this Singular Council and let me know. - If any of the Stockbridge have a wish to attend this great Council let them come and bring arms. Yours E. GrangerE. Granger letter Oct. 24, 1812
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Creator: Dearborn, Henry
Date: 1812-09-29
Text: Head Quarters Greenbush, Sept, 9 - 1812 Erastus Granger Esq'r Sir, The Bearer, Capt. Francis of the St. Regis Tribe, has been sent on by the friendly part of his Nation, to use his influence with the Senecas & other Indians in your neighborhood to be quiet - & to remain friendly to the United States. - Old Col. Louis who is well known among the Indians was the principal Agent in sending Francis on. - You will please to treat him with due attention, & afford him all the aid in...
Show moreHead Quarters Greenbush, Sept, 9 - 1812 Erastus Granger Esq'r Sir, The Bearer, Capt. Francis of the St. Regis Tribe, has been sent on by the friendly part of his Nation, to use his influence with the Senecas & other Indians in your neighborhood to be quiet - & to remain friendly to the United States. - Old Col. Louis who is well known among the Indians was the principal Agent in sending Francis on. - You will please to treat him with due attention, & afford him all the aid in your power in effecting the object of his mission. - It may be proper to introduce him to the Commanding General. - He is to return to this place & report the result of his mission - I am Sir with esteem yr ob svt H. DearbornErastus Granger Esqr. Buffaloe Capt. Francis. -Genl. Dearborn's Letter Sep. 19th. 1812
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Creator: Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836
Date: 1812-07-13_1912-12-2
Text: The United States Dr to Jasper Parrish 1812 For my Extra traveling expences incurred since the declaration of War, by the order and under the directions of Erastus Granger, Esq: the Indian Agent resident at Buffaloe, & pursuant to the instructions of the Secretary of War, as p his letter to Mr. Granger dated 15 July 1812 ----------viz.----------- July 13 To Travelling Expences to & from Buffaloe $6.25 " Expences at Buffaloe as p Raphael Cook's Recepit of 9 July 1812 ------- ...
Show moreThe United States Dr to Jasper Parrish 1812 For my Extra traveling expences incurred since the declaration of War, by the order and under the directions of Erastus Granger, Esq: the Indian Agent resident at Buffaloe, & pursuant to the instructions of the Secretary of War, as p his letter to Mr. Granger dated 15 July 1812 ----------viz.----------- July 13 To Travelling Expences to & from Buffaloe $6.25 " Expences at Buffaloe as p Raphael Cook's Recepit of 9 July 1812 ------- $5.81 " do. while there & among the Indians 4.44 10.25 " the services of my Horse at the same time 13 days 4/ - - - - - - 6.50 23 " Travelling Exps to & from Onondaga, including Stage Fare - - - - - 7.94 Sep. 10 " do. to & from Buffaloe - - - - - - 5.25 " Exps. while there, as p R. Cooks Rect 9 5 Sep. 1812 - - - - - - - - $12.25 " do. while there & among the Indians - - - - - - 8.25 20.50 " the Service of my horse at the same time 18 days - - - - 9.00 Oct. 22 " Travelling Exps. to & from Buffaloe - - - - - - 3.50 " Stage Fare - - - to & from do - - - - - - - 10.-- " Exps. while there as p Cooks Rect of 20 Oct. - - - - - $35.372 " do. while there & among the Indians - 5.-- 40.372 Nov. 13 " Travelling Exps to & from Oneida & Onondaga to invite the Indians to a Council at Buffaloe - - - - - - - - - - - 8.88 " Stage Fare to & from do - - - - - - - - - - - - 9.50 Dec. 2 " Travelling Exps. to & from Buffaloe - - - - - 7.38 " Exps. while there as p R. Cooks Rect 30 Nov. - - - - - $30.-- " do while there & among the Indians - - 5.75 35.75 " the Services of my horse for 21 Days - - - 4/ - 10.50 191.572 Canandaigua 15 July 1813 (Copy)Copy of my c/c with the U. S. for Extra Exps. income in 1812
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Creator: Dearborn, Henry
Date: 1809-10-14
Text: 48. On back: War Department. N. Dearborn Stamped FREE Washington Oct 14 Jasper Parrish Esqr Canandaigua N.Y. N. Dearborn Esqr Letter Octr 14 1809 War Department October 14th 1809 Sir, Yours of the 3 d let. is received. Under existing circumstances I think it will not be advisable for the Tuscaroras to make a journey to North Carolina, until an other years. I am, Sir, yours respectfully, [Signed] N. Dearborn Jasper Parris, Esqr.

Creator: Spring, William
Date: 1809-08-24
Text: Bath 24th August 1809 Dear Sir, There is Elven Indians in this Neighborhood that has been much alarmed by Being shot at the other evening by some hunters (as we suppose) and have lost their horses which they cant find since the Circumstance happened -there is several Hunters living in the neighborhood of Mud Creek where this thing happened who have allwaise been opposed to the Indians hunting on their ground, but the Inhabitants here ant able to prove anything against them - the people in the...
Show moreBath 24th August 1809 Dear Sir, There is Elven Indians in this Neighborhood that has been much alarmed by Being shot at the other evening by some hunters (as we suppose) and have lost their horses which they cant find since the Circumstance happened -there is several Hunters living in the neighborhood of Mud Creek where this thing happened who have allwaise been opposed to the Indians hunting on their ground, but the Inhabitants here ant able to prove anything against them - the people in the village wishes them to hunt and are willing to help them in finding their horses - the Bearer cant Satisfyed without coming to see you and wished some person to write a line of course was willing to Satisfy them and will do anything to help them to find out who has troubled them- I am with esteem &c William Spring Capt ParishWilliam Spring letter Augt. 24, 1809Captain Parish Canandaigua
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Creator: Morris, Thomas
Date: 1809-06-07
Text: Canadagua June 7th, 1809 Sir It having been represented to me by you that the Standard presented to the Ontario Troop of horse formerly commanded by me, was claimed by both the Canadagua & Bloomfield Troops, and that my Opinion on the Subject was wish'd for by the officers of both Troops, I can have no hesitation in saying that I consider the Standard in question as having been presented by Capt Johnston to the Canadagua Troop to whom in my opinion it now belongs. I am with regard...
Show moreCanadagua June 7th, 1809 Sir It having been represented to me by you that the Standard presented to the Ontario Troop of horse formerly commanded by me, was claimed by both the Canadagua & Bloomfield Troops, and that my Opinion on the Subject was wish'd for by the officers of both Troops, I can have no hesitation in saying that I consider the Standard in question as having been presented by Capt Johnston to the Canadagua Troop to whom in my opinion it now belongs. I am with regard Yours Thomas Morris Capt Parrish
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Date: 1808-10-15
Text: Ontario County Clerk's Office ss. I certify the foregoing to be a true & correct exemplification of the record of the Instrument herein set forth, examined & compared- Inn testimony whereof, I have herein to affixed the seal of the said office and subscribed my name, this fifteenth day of October in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred & eight- and of the Independence of the United States, the thirty third. James B. Mower Clerk

Date: 1808-09-05
Text: No. of Onondagos at Onondaga grate & small - 1 6 8 - - Septem 5th 1808 Ephraim Webster

Creator: Dearborn, Henry
Date: 1808-01-06
Text: War Department January 6th 1808 Sir Mr. Granger having informed me that you will be in Philadelphia about the 10th Inst. has desired that I would forward you my warrant for $6300 on the Cashier of the Bank US. on account of the Seneca Nation. I have accordingly sent the same to Mr. Core, on whom you will please to call to receive and receipt for it. I am, Sir yours respectfully N. Dearborn Jasper Parrish, EsquireWar Department N. Dearborn Washington Jan 6 Jasper Parrish, Esqr PhiladelphiaN....
Show moreWar Department January 6th 1808 Sir Mr. Granger having informed me that you will be in Philadelphia about the 10th Inst. has desired that I would forward you my warrant for $6300 on the Cashier of the Bank US. on account of the Seneca Nation. I have accordingly sent the same to Mr. Core, on whom you will please to call to receive and receipt for it. I am, Sir yours respectfully N. Dearborn Jasper Parrish, EsquireWar Department N. Dearborn Washington Jan 6 Jasper Parrish, Esqr PhiladelphiaN. Dearborn Esq. letter Jany 6, 1808
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Date: 1807-08-03
Text: This Indenture made the ninth day of March in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Ninety seven Between Charles Morgan of the Town of Soipio in the County of Onondaga and State of New York and Halana his daughter of the One part and Jasper Parish of the town of Canandargue in the County of Ontario end State a a foresail of the other part Witnesseth that the said Halana, daughter of the said Charles aged eleven years on the third day of July in the Year Seventeen hundred and...
Show moreThis Indenture made the ninth day of March in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Ninety seven Between Charles Morgan of the Town of Soipio in the County of Onondaga and State of New York and Halana his daughter of the One part and Jasper Parish of the town of Canandargue in the County of Ontario end State a a foresail of the other part Witnesseth that the said Halana, daughter of the said Charles aged eleven years on the third day of July in the Year Seventeen hundred and Ninety six, by end with the consent of the said Charles, her father, hath of her own free and Voluntary Will placed and bound herself Apprentice unto the said Jasper, with him to Dwell and Serve from the Day of the Date of these Presents until the said Apprentice shall accomplish the full Age of Eighteen Years, according to the Statute in that Case made and provided: During all which time the said Apprentice her said Master faithfully shall serve on all lawful business according to her Power, Wit and ability: and shall honestly, orderly, and Obedient in all things demean and behave herself towards her said Master, and all his, during the said Term. And the said Jasper far himself, hie Executors and Administrators doth covenant and agree to and with the said Charles, by these Presents, that the said Jasper shall and will during all the termaforesaid find, provide and allow unto the said apprentice competent and sufficient meat, drink and apparel, washing lodging, mending, and all other things necessary and fit for such an Apprentice; and at the end of the said Term shall and will sake, allow, provide and deliver unto the said apprentice two good new suits of clothes; and also allow, procure and Deliver unto the said Apprentice a good Milch Cow at the Expiration of said Term; And also shall for the Space of six months during the said term put the said Apprentice to some good English School, to be instructed in reading writing and Arithmetic. In Witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto inter changably set their hands and seals the Day and Year first above Written. - - Charles Morgan Sealed and Delivered In presence of Thos. Mumford Idele Strong - Jasper Parrish Canandaigua Augt. 3d 1807 Recd. of Jasper Parrish thirty five Dollars in full of the with Indenture, for and in behalf of ay wife Helena Morgan, the within named girl - Abel Hawley
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Creator: Dearborn, Henry
Date: 1806-08-11
Text: War Department August 11th 1806 Sir Your letter of the 26th let. enclosing the receipt of the Seneca Chiefs for $6350, came duly to hand. I am respectfully Sir, Your Ob. Sevt H. Dearborn Jasper Parrish, Esqr.War Department H. Dearborn Washington Aug 11 Jasper Parrish, Esquire Canandaigua N. Y.H. Dearborn Esq. letter Augt. 11th, 1806

Creator: Granger, Erastus
Date: 1806-04-14
Text: Buffaloe Creek April 15. - Fm E. Granger p. m. Jasper Parrish, EsquireE Granger Letter April 14, 1806Buffaloe Creek April 14th, 1806 Friend Parrish Having an opportunity this day to send to Allegany by the Prophet & his party, I have been under the necessity of fixing

Creator: Silverheels, Nicholas
Date: 1806-04-01
Text: Messrs. Jasper Parish or Gentlemen, Either of you, who hold my watch in hand, which was left in pled for Six dollars and one half, will please & Deliver the Same to Wm Davis, after he has paid the said $6-50 Cents and much oblige Your humble Servt Nicholas Silverheels Cold Spring Allegany River April 1st, 1806Nicholas Silverheels order on Jasper Parrish

Creator: Paine, Edward
Date: 1806-03-30
Text: Dear Sir Mr. Danforth has just arrived with accts from you. The message which he brought expecting many demands an immediate answer, which I hardly know hot to give. The inconvenience of doing without his assistance the enforcing season I could readily submit to provided I could be satisfied that it would be for his interest. He has now a tolerable common education, and for a person at his time of life and situated as he is, to continue at school a long time, and at a great expense when his...
Show moreDear Sir Mr. Danforth has just arrived with accts from you. The message which he brought expecting many demands an immediate answer, which I hardly know hot to give. The inconvenience of doing without his assistance the enforcing season I could readily submit to provided I could be satisfied that it would be for his interest. He has now a tolerable common education, and for a person at his time of life and situated as he is, to continue at school a long time, and at a great expense when his attentions elsewhere would answer a valuable purpose; and all this without any particular object in view, but leaving the advantages which may be denied from a well directed education to chance and return to rest and forget it on a farm would be money badly laid out and time misspent. I am extremely sorry that you could not have written lengthily and very particularly on the above subject, with your opinion thereon and Harry's views and intentions. It is true that is extremely difficult for any but those experienced in the sciences to pint out the advantages and disadvantages attaining them, which is out of my power to do, and which is nevertheless a necessary foundation on which to form a conclusion. From the above you may easily draw the proper inference, and will be enabled to judge whether it will be a real object for him to stay or not, if he is to stay it ought to be understood as laying a foundation for this purpose thro life, ini which cue he ought to send home his horse, to be as economical as possible, which puts me inmind of another circumstance which is the difficulty I should find in furnishing the supplies. I think in making the above statement I have adhered strictly to candor and reason, wish, you to take a deliberate and general view of the matter, and without weighing any local wish or circumstance decide upon it as may be for the best. Yet before I close my remarks I must again urge, "that there ought to be an object, great, than the common advantage of schooling to induce him at this time to continue longer at school. Accept my kindest wishes and affectionate love to Roxe, Lydia, Mary, the children, and the Doctor and Nancy if you see them. Yours affectionately Edward Paine Grand River March 30th 1806 Mr. Jasper Parrish- Edward & Mary} Paine cannot suffer this to pass without inserting their affectionate regard to all the persons above mentioned, and promise to write something before long, at present the messenger can wait for nothing more. Friends generally well. AdieuYour first message by Capt. Skinner did not arrive until after I had written to you on the above subject. E.P.Gen. Paine Letter March 30 1806 Mr. Jasper Parrish Erie Aft-1806 Canandaigua
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Creator: Dilano, Frederic
Date: 1806-03-23
Text: Around 23rd March 1806 Dear Sir/ I want to exchange about 25 or 30 bushels of flax seed for oil and not knowing who owned the oil mill in Canandaigua must trouble you with the buisness. I beg you to take the trouble to be informed while I can have the oil at any time when I find and if so on what terms and write me by the mail unless you have a very direct private opportunity as the expense and trouble would be too great to fund on uncertainties- My family are in health- Your friend Frederic...
Show moreAround 23rd March 1806 Dear Sir/ I want to exchange about 25 or 30 bushels of flax seed for oil and not knowing who owned the oil mill in Canandaigua must trouble you with the buisness. I beg you to take the trouble to be informed while I can have the oil at any time when I find and if so on what terms and write me by the mail unless you have a very direct private opportunity as the expense and trouble would be too great to fund on uncertainties- My family are in health- Your friend Frederic DilanoPaster Dilano letter 23, 1806
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Creator: Willett, Elbert
Date: 1806-02-27
Text: Junius February 27th, 1806 Sir Inclosed I send you an order on Mr. Holden for two barrels of Salt; which I presume you will receive on presenting it - I am with Respect Your most Obedient Elbert Willett Jun Capt Jasper ParrishCaptn Jasper Parish CandaiguaWillett

Creator: Hallett, Jacob M.
Date: 1805-12-29
Text: Geneva Deb. 29, 1805 Mr. Jasper Parrish Dear Sir: I herewith enclose an account of my expenditures at our Salt Spring, Mr. Grangers proposition and yours amounting to the sum of Thirty seven dollars 47.5/100 for which sum I have taken the liberty of drawing on you in favor of Mr. Joseph Colt of Palmyra. I think it important that Mr. Horton yourself and me should have an interview previous to your departure for the City of Washington, to determine what measures will be most expedient for our...
Show moreGeneva Deb. 29, 1805 Mr. Jasper Parrish Dear Sir: I herewith enclose an account of my expenditures at our Salt Spring, Mr. Grangers proposition and yours amounting to the sum of Thirty seven dollars 47.5/100 for which sum I have taken the liberty of drawing on you in favor of Mr. Joseph Colt of Palmyra. I think it important that Mr. Horton yourself and me should have an interview previous to your departure for the City of Washington, to determine what measures will be most expedient for our operations in the Spring. It will be necessary that provisions &ca. should be procured without delay, that they may be sent as near as may be by Sleighing. - There is a man here who is by profession a digger and blaster of rocks - he will undertake our business either by the job or day - In expectation of hearing from on the subject I am truly yours Jacob M. HallettMr. Jasper Parrish CanandaiguaJacob M. Hallett Dec. 29, 1805
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Creator: Frisbee, John H.
Date: 1805-12-07
Text: Capt. Jasper Parrish First included is another number of the Farmer which I wish you to hand to M. Gould and Bernier for publication and at the same time the included $15- One is good as to intent them if possible in our course, which in this instance may truly be paid to the course of the people. If they should see any single errors in the piece I shall not be displeased to have them corrected- you know one may inform them that I am always crowded with … can find but little time to write...
Show moreCapt. Jasper Parrish First included is another number of the Farmer which I wish you to hand to M. Gould and Bernier for publication and at the same time the included $15- One is good as to intent them if possible in our course, which in this instance may truly be paid to the course of the people. If they should see any single errors in the piece I shall not be displeased to have them corrected- you know one may inform them that I am always crowded with … can find but little time to write even to my friends- and none to write & correct a piece for public inspection. But I rely more upon the facts which I have stated. Than correct or ….. I am with … John H. Frisbee … 7th December 1805 … to Infirm Mf. B.. that Jacob Pheldon wishes to take the Territory. To be went to the Post Office Ancilles Lauri Mammo + Jas. Wiscon to the left with mine at the Skaneateles P. Office. James Godden to the left at the Post office Onondag. Mfs. Walton Utica I have forgotten their given names. we wish them remembered to you as I am away. J.H. Frisbee
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Date: 1805
Text: Invoice of sundry packages delivered by George Ingels Esquire Agent for the Indian Department to William Linnard Esqre Military Agent for transportation to Albany, and dressed to Genl Gansevoort and to be by him forwarded agreeably to the orders of the Secretary of War. Marked & numbered as per Margin U. S. 1805 United States Arsenal May 10th 1805 Oneidas & Onondagas Annuity No 1 Cask 3 pieces coatings no. 76 1/4 yds advance 2 pieces yellow flannel 1 do red No 2 Cask 12 pieces sundry...
Show moreInvoice of sundry packages delivered by George Ingels Esquire Agent for the Indian Department to William Linnard Esqre Military Agent for transportation to Albany, and dressed to Genl Gansevoort and to be by him forwarded agreeably to the orders of the Secretary of War. Marked & numbered as per Margin U. S. 1805 United States Arsenal May 10th 1805 Oneidas & Onondagas Annuity No 1 Cask 3 pieces coatings no. 76 1/4 yds advance 2 pieces yellow flannel 1 do red No 2 Cask 12 pieces sundry calicoes 338 1/2 yds 30 cts 15 pieces Guzzapoor Baftas 240 5 pieces while platillas 11$ 306 Kegs 4 qt Casks powder 100 lbs 32 ct Wrapping No 7 Keg 250 lbs Lead 12 8 10 Casks 1 pr blankets strip'd no. 1 2: 14:6 1 " do " 3 3: 6:6 2 " do " 5 78/ 7:16 1 " do " 6 4: 5:6 1 " do " 11 3: 1 1 " do " 12 3: 5:6 1 " do " 13 3: 12:6 1 " do " 14 3: 17: 1 " do " 1 3: 9:6 35: 8: advance 120 pct 42: 9: 7 No 11 Box 1 pr red Strands No 64. 19 1/2 ids @ 3/4 3: 5 5 pr blue 1693. 19 ea 60/ 15: 18:5 advance 120 pct 21:18 4 Casks & cooperage 1 $25 1 Cask do 1 box & strapping Dld Sept 11thInvoice of sundry packages delivered by George Ingels Esquire Agent for the Indian Department to William Linnard Esqre Military Agent for transportation to Albany, addressed to Genl Gansevoort and to be by him forwarded agreeably to the orders of the Secretary of War. Marked & numbered as per Margin U. S. 1805 U. S. Arsenal May 10th. 1805. Six Nations Annuity 6 pieces striped coatings 144 3/4 yards @ 3/6 No 1 2 Casks 1 pr blue booking Baize 20 yds @ 2/8 1/2 2:13:9 28: 0:4 1/2 Advance 115 pct. 32: 4: 42 24 pr Sundry Calicoes 28 ea 672 uds @ 30 cents 9 white platillas @ 11$ 2 Casks & Cooperage @9/4/2 3@ 12 Kegs 10 qt Casks powder 250 lb @ 32 cents Wrapping @ 10 23 @15 ditto 750 lb Lead 16 Cask 3 pr red Flannel 3 pr yellow do @133/ 39:18 18 mamoodies 3/68 Cask & Cooperage 17@19 Casks 5 pr strip'd blankets (15 ea) no 1. 76/6 19.2.6 7 " " do " 2 82/6 28.17.6 Advance 15 pct 4 diaper coverlids @ 9/4 3 Casks & Cooperage @ 9/4 1/2 20 Bale 1 pr Strip'd buff Blankets (15) no 1 2:15.6 21 Cask 1 " " do 2 3. 3. 1 " " do 3 3.10 1 " " do 4 3.17.6 2 Blankets 53 10.6 Riggs @ 4/10 9.8 Canvas 4. Carr. up …. No 20 Bale Brought up 21 Cask 1 pr strip'd Buff Blankets no. 1 2.15.6 1 " " ditto 2 3.3 1 " " ditto 4 3.17.6 Advance 120 pct Cask & Cooperage No 22 Cask 3 pr red Strands No 61. 62. 63. 59 1/2 yds @ 3/4 23 Box 11 " blue ditto 1693 19 ids ca @ 3 33……. 42.18.4 Advance 120 pct 51.10. Cash & Coop ge. 9/4 1/2 box 3/9 3 3/5 Overlits (in box No. 23) @ 11.7 Invoice of one Box of Cloth delivered by George Ingels Esqr Agent for the Indian Department, to Willliam Linnard Esqr Military Agent, for transportation to Albany, addressed to Genl Gansevoort and to be by him forwarded agreeably to the orders of the Secretary of War Mark'd & numbered as pr Margin U. S. 1805 U. S. Arsenal 10th May 1805 Six Nations Chiefs No. 1 5 yds Scarlet Cloth @ 13/10 Advance 120 pct 12 ids blue Cloth @ 4$ 50/100 Box & Wrapping I certify these are true copies from the originals Jno Wilson OlkInvoices of Indian Annuity for the year 1805.
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Creator: Dearborn, Henry
Date: 1804-03-11
Text: War Department March 11th, 1807 Sir, Herewith you will receive a letter from Jasper Parrish addressed to this Department under date of the 21st Jany ult. relative to a horse killed by some white people and belonging to Indian Thomas. I wish you to examine the case and make some reasonable compensation to the Indian for his loss. and am very respectfully Sir, Your Ob. Sevt N. Dearborn Erastus Granger, Esqr

Creator: Irvin, Callender
Date: 1803-05-18
Text: Presque Jule May 18th 1803 Dear Sir, I arrived here the next after I parted with you, more fatigued than my horse, I just in time to send you six hundred dollars by W. Reed, who sets out tomorrow for Canadaigua. Two Hundred of this you will pay W. Follet taking his rec. therefore, specifying it as the first payment of a contract entered into by said Follet for erecting a mill at the Tuscaraora Village, be good enough to acknowledge the rec of the whole sum, as soon as you conveniently can...
Show morePresque Jule May 18th 1803 Dear Sir, I arrived here the next after I parted with you, more fatigued than my horse, I just in time to send you six hundred dollars by W. Reed, who sets out tomorrow for Canadaigua. Two Hundred of this you will pay W. Follet taking his rec. therefore, specifying it as the first payment of a contract entered into by said Follet for erecting a mill at the Tuscaraora Village, be good enough to acknowledge the rec of the whole sum, as soon as you conveniently can send me a return of the different Nations of Indians and their relative situations, I hope you found all well on your arrival at home. Yours Sincerely, Callender Irwin P.S. I will send you more when I hear from the War Department, don't forget Mayor Rogers Ind. Shoes- as so good an opportunity may not occur shortly, I have strained 200 more making $800 in all, I will trust to providence for moreThere is not a sheet of paper in all this Town, I cut this out of my Book C. Irwin
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Creator: Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836
Date: 1803-03-15_1803-04-10
Text: United States To Jasper Parrish 1803 Sub Agent of Indians affairs - Dr To traveling expences to & from Washington on public business. March 25 to stage fare & expences from Canandaigua to Albany $18.75 27 to expences a Albany 2.50 to Stage fare & expences from Albany to New York 16.00 to expences in New York 3.50 April 2 to Stage fare & expences from New York to Philadelphia 11.75 to Stage fare & expences from Philadelphia to Baltimore 12.25 to expepnces in Baltimore 1.75...
Show moreUnited States To Jasper Parrish 1803 Sub Agent of Indians affairs - Dr To traveling expences to & from Washington on public business. March 25 to stage fare & expences from Canandaigua to Albany $18.75 27 to expences a Albany 2.50 to Stage fare & expences from Albany to New York 16.00 to expences in New York 3.50 April 2 to Stage fare & expences from New York to Philadelphia 11.75 to Stage fare & expences from Philadelphia to Baltimore 12.25 to expepnces in Baltimore 1.75 5 to Stage fare & expences from Baltimore to Washington 5.12 10 to expences at Washington 15.25 to Stage fare & expences from Washington to Canandaigua on my return 77.62 $160.49Copy of expences to & from Washington April 24, 1813 Paid in full
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Date: 1803-02-15
Text: War Department 15th February 1803 Sir With this you will receive a commission constituting you a Sub-Agent of the United States to the six Nations, now under the general superintendence of Callendar Irvine Esquire. Until more ample instructions on the subject of your agency, and various duties connected with it can be furnished, you will govern yourself by such directions as you may receive from Mr. Irvine in all matters, in relation to which you are not particularly instructed by this...
Show moreWar Department 15th February 1803 Sir With this you will receive a commission constituting you a Sub-Agent of the United States to the six Nations, now under the general superintendence of Callendar Irvine Esquire. Until more ample instructions on the subject of your agency, and various duties connected with it can be furnished, you will govern yourself by such directions as you may receive from Mr. Irvine in all matters, in relation to which you are not particularly instructed by this department. It will be your duty to spend at least three months in each year, during the warm season, within the tribes of the Oneidas, Cayugas, Stockbridge, Onondagas, and those Indians who inhabit the banks of the Genesee river. Of your proceedings while among the Indians, you will keep a correct journal,noting and remarking such circumstances as in your judgment are important to the United States, a copy of which you will forward to Mr. Irvine, at least once a year. You will endeavor to obtain and confirm the good will and affection of the Indian; to introduce the arts of civilization, domestic manufactures, and agriculture. To dissuade from and discountenance the use of ardent spirits among them, and in all matters and things conduct yourself in such manner as shall be best calculate to affect the benevolent designs and views of the General Government towards their Indian brethren. You will be careful and vigilant in reporting every circumstance and event which may occur that is important to the government of the United States to be made acquainted with. The place of your residence will for the present be Canandaigua. I am, Sir, Yr obt Servant N. Dearborn Jasper Parrish Esqr.War Department Jasper Parrish Esq.Letter of Instructions from N. Dearborn Esqr, Feby 15, 1803
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Creator: Jefferson, Thomas
Date: 1803-02-14
Text: Brothers of the Seneca, Oneida & Onondagua Nations. I give you a hearty welcome on your arrival at the Seat of our Government, where I am glad to take you by the hand and to renew the Chain of Friendship between us; and I am thankful to the Great Spirit who has preserved you in health during your long journey at this inclement season of the year, and am hopefull his protection will cover 3^ou on your return. I sincerely lament with you, Brothers, the unfortunate murder which was committed...
Show moreBrothers of the Seneca, Oneida & Onondagua Nations. I give you a hearty welcome on your arrival at the Seat of our Government, where I am glad to take you by the hand and to renew the Chain of Friendship between us; and I am thankful to the Great Spirit who has preserved you in health during your long journey at this inclement season of the year, and am hopefull his protection will cover 3^ou on your return. I sincerely lament with you, Brothers, the unfortunate murder which was committed by one of your people on one of ours at Buffaloe Creek - It has been one of the many evils produced by the abuse of spiritous liquors - and it is with sincere pleasure I learn that your people have in a great measure abandoned the use of them — You ask an explanation how it has happened, that, our Treaty having provided that injuries done by either party to the other shall be settled by commissioners, the murderer, in this case, should be tried by the Laws of New York; to which laws you say you never gave your consent, and therefore are not subject to them - Thewords of the Treaty, Brothers, are, "that for injuries done by individuals on either side no private revenge or retaliation shall take place, but, instead thereof, complaint shall be ma.de by the party injured to the other, by the six nations, or any of them, to the President of the TT. S., or the Superintendant by him appointed, and, by the Superintendent or other person appointed by the President, to the principal Chiefs of the six nations, or of the nation to which the offender belongst and such prudent measures shall then be pursued as shall be necessary to preserve our peace and friendship unbroken, until the Legislature or Great Council of the U, States shall make other equitable pro-vision for the purpose." In pursuance of this agreement in the Treaty, the Great Council of the IT. 3. have mad£ provision "by a law that, where any murder shall be committed by any of our people on yours, or of yours on ours, the murderer shall be punished with death -In this case the murder was committed within the lands belonging to Hew York, and therefore the judges of Hew York are the persons authorised to enquire into the truth of the fact, and to punish it, if true - and had the murder been committed at the same place by an Englishman, a Frenchman, a Spaniard,an American, or a person of any other nation, the same judges would have tried it, by the same rules, and subject to the same punishment; So that you are placed on the same footing, in this respect, as the most powerful & the most friendly nations are, and as we are ourselves. As the State authority where the murder was committed, is appointed to enquire into the fact & to punish it, so they are entrusted to remit the punishment, if they find it was committed under circumstances which entitle the murderer to mercy. And I have great hopes, Brothers, that those who enquire into the case may find grounds for pardoning the offender, and that he may again be safely restored to you. You ask that the lands which you hold at the Buffaloe Creek, Allegany and all other reserves, now in your possession, may remain yours, and descend to your children, and that we will confirm your title to these lands, and oppose any chief who may in future come forward to sell. These lands are yours, Brothers, we confirm the title to them for yourselves and your children, against our people, and all others, except yourselves. No person shall ever take one foot of them by any bargain with one or a few unauthorised chiefs, nor any otherwise than with the consent of your nation, fully given by your deputies, according to your own rule & customs - when the nation at large shall see an interest in making anybargain respecting their own lands, they certainly would not chuse we should oppose what they judge for their own interest. All can rightfully do is to maintain them in the exercise of all their rights over the country they possess; and this me will do against fraud and force. With respect to the residence of our superintendent, or an assistant, at Konon-dagua, to the payment of your monies at Albany, the delivery of the goods for the Oneidas, Onondaguas & Stockbridge Indiana at Konon-dagua, and the continuance of the blacksmiths and gunsmiths, the Secretary of War will consult with you Sl will endeavour to accommodate these Batters to your and our convenience. Whatever he says to you 6n that subject, you are to consider as if said by myself. I We hope with y u, Brothers, that the tomahawk is forever V buried between us; never more to be taken up. Peace and friendship is our best interest. By war we can injure one another: but no good man can receive pleasure from doing injuries. We wish to see you advance in the cultivation of the earth, in manufacturing clothes, and in whatever may contribute to feed & clothe your people, and make them comfortable & happy. In this way your numbers will increase, & the hardships & wants you now experience, from the uncertain pursuit of wild beasts, mill be exchanged for plentiful living, produced by leas labor from the soil you live on.. I pray you, Brothers to carry for me-to your nation, assurances of the constant friendship and protection of the United States to them. Th. Jefferson Feb 14, 1 03.
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Date: 1803, n.d.
Text: Ontario County Times, 16 Apr. 1897 Among the Indians A Sketch of the Life as an Interesting Character A Friend of Red Jacket Seven years of Jasper Parrish's Youth Were Spent in Captivity Among Several Indian Tribes - His Kindness to them. In the old Canandaigua cemetery stands a plain and unpretentious marble headstone, which marks the last resting place of Jasper Parrish, one of the most remarkable residents of this village during the early part of this century. The truth of his strange...
Show moreOntario County Times, 16 Apr. 1897 Among the Indians A Sketch of the Life as an Interesting Character A Friend of Red Jacket Seven years of Jasper Parrish's Youth Were Spent in Captivity Among Several Indian Tribes - His Kindness to them. In the old Canandaigua cemetery stands a plain and unpretentious marble headstone, which marks the last resting place of Jasper Parrish, one of the most remarkable residents of this village during the early part of this century. The truth of his strange adventures might be doubted were is not for the fact that Capt. Parrish himself has left an account of his life and career. This narrative, which is written in a very graphic manner, is now in the possession of William Gorham, of Canandaigua, a grandson of Capt. Parrish, to whom the writer of this article is indebted for the loan of the manuscript, as well as for other valuable information relating to the subject of this sketch. CAPT. JASPER PARRISH Jasper Parrish was born in the year 1766 at Windham, Conn. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary war his father had settled near the headwaters of the Delaware river in this state, having made a clearing in the forest with his axe, and built a log hut for himself and his family. One summer's day in the year 1778, when Jasper was a lad of 11 years, he and his father, while about six miles from their home, were surprised and captured by a party of Munsee Indians. They were carried up the Delaware to a place known as the "Cook House,"where they were separated. The father was taken to Fort Niagara and delivered to the British, and two years later was exchanged and returned to his home; while the son was given to a chief called Capt. Mounsh, and remained a captive among the Indians nearly seven years. He stayed among the Munsee tribe until October of the year in which he was captured, when his master took him to Chemung, at that time an important Indian settlement. As they entered the village they were met by a crowd of howling savages who pulled Jasper from his horse and beat him brutally with clubs and the handles of their tomahawks until he was more dead than alive. Soon afterward Jasper was sold to a Delaware Indian family that treated him kindly. Nevertheless, he had to endure terrible hardships, suffering severely from both cold and hunger. In the winter when the rivers were frozen and the ground covered with snow, Jasper and the Indian boys were often compelled to throw off their blankets and leap into the water through holes cut in the ice. This was done in order to render their bodies less sensitive to cold. Once, also, he narrowly escaped losing his life. One evening two Indians who were ugly from drink sat down opposite him at the camp-fire, and began to plan how they might get money with which to buy more rum. Finally, one proposed that they kill Jasper and take his scalp to the fort, and obtain the bounty offered by the British for Yankee scalps. Jasper, being familiar with their language, was instantly on his guard, so that when one of the Indians drew a half burnt brand from the fire and hurled it at his head, he dodged the missile, and being a swift runner, escaped into the forest. The next morning when the Indians had recovered from the effects of the British rum, he returned to camp, and was not further molested. Parrish remained with the Delawares until the spring of 1780. During his stay with them, he witnessed their defeat by the expedition of General Sullivan, at Newtown - near where Elmira now stands - and accompanied them on their retreat to Niagara, after the battle. His master took him to the fort, and finding no white man wishing to purchase him, sold him for $20 to a Mohawk chief of some prominence, called Captain David Hill. This proved to be a most fortunate change for Parrish, because Captain Hill grew to be very fond of him, and at length brought him before the council of the chiefs, and formally adopted him as his son, giving him the name of Sne-ed-ah-wah. His life among the Mohawks was a happy one, as he was allowed to spend his time in hunting, fishing and trapping, being forced to do no labor beyond his strength, and was always supplied with good food and cloth- He remained with this tribe five years, until after the treaty of Fort Stanwix, in 1784, when he returned to his family, who were then living at Goshen, Orange county. After his release from captivity, Parrish was little better than the savages among whom he had dwelt, for, although he could speak fluently six Indian languages, he had only a faint recollection of English. He attended school for nine months after his return, but except for that short period of instruction, his education was wholly obtained by his contact with others, and his personal observation. However, Capt. Parrish became very valuable to the government as an interpreter, acting in that capacity at numerous conferences and councils, and officiated at the adoption of the famous Pickering treaty of 1794. In 1792, he was appointed by President Washington interpreter to the Six Nations, and in 1803 became government sub-agent to the same tribes, holding both offices up to the beginning of Jackson's second administration. He removed to Canandaigua in 1792, having previously been married to the daughter of Gen. Edward Paine, the founder of Painesville, O. He built himself a house on the corner of Main and Parrish streets, which latter bears his name, and resided there until his death, which occurred in 1836. Capt. Parrish is described as being tall, slender in his youth, but somewhat stout in his later years, with light hair and mild blue eyes. His portrait is not that of a rough backwoodsman or trapper, but rather that of a cultured and refined country gentleman. He possessed remarkable influence over the Indians of the Six Nations, for he never forgot their kindness to him while he was a captive among them, and acted in accordance with this feeling of gratitude. The Indians not only justly considered him as their truest friend and protector among the white men, but also stood in awe of him. His word was law to them. Even Red Jacket, the great sachem of the Senecas, who bent the councils of the Six Nations to his will, was awed by this quiet and unassuming man. Capt. Parrish used to delight in telling this story as illustrative of his power over Red Jacket. One evening Red Jacket came to his house drunk and in a particularly ugly mood, and when Mrs. Parrish opened the door, stood with his tomahawk uplifted as if about to strike, and inquired Ïs She-ed-ah-wah at home?" Mrs. Parrish, not at all terrified by his menacing looks and gestures, replied, "He is here, and is looking at you now." Instantly Red Jacket lowered his tomahawk, and became sobered and subdued. In later years some of the Oneida and Onondaga Indians, wishing to show their affection for Capt. Parrish, were accustomed to make a visit to him once or twice a year, and even after his death these simple-hearted and and affectionate Indians appeared at the house of his daughter, saying, "We come to see Sne-ed-ah-wah's papoose." And thus these friendly visits to his children and grandchildren continued until about ten years ago, when they finally ceased. As death drew near Jasper Parrish might well look back upon his career with a feeling of satisfaction not unmixed with pride. He had labored the greater part of his life to improve the deplorable condition of his dark-skinned brethren; he had brought to bear upon them every christianizing and civilizing influence possible, and had lived to see his efforts crowned with a considerable degree of success. Henry W. Hamlin.Canandaigua, N. Y., Wednesday, June 21, 1922 A Table With a History Shown in the Museum Once the Property of Jasper Parris, the Government Indian Interpreter - Stood in His Kitchen. In the "Old Fashioned Kitchen" in the Historical Society's building in Canandaigua, is an old cherry table, about whose battered top and rickety legs cling memories of the days when white settlers were driving their first stakes in what had only recently been an unknown wilderness. The table was once the property of the Government Indian interpreter, Captain Jasper Parrish, as is authentically known, and standing as it did in the kitchen of his house in Canandaigua in the last years of the eighteenth century and the first years of the nineteenth could recite, had it the gift of speech, many a tale of romance [Parrish's Table Appears in the Foreground of This Picture.] and adventure. Around its capacious top on more than one occasion there gathered the sachems of the Six Nations, assembled to receive the agreed annuities, and there smoked the pipe of peace with the doughty captain, partook of his venison, or not unlikely imbibed from the "big kettle" of rum, whose presence was considered in those days necessary to the successful issue of every social entertainment or solemn conclave in which the susceptible sons of the forest participated. The story of Jasper Parrish has never been fully told and never will be until a writer, gifted with imaginative power, has filled out the skeleton of known facts, regarding his life with the flesh of tradition and clothed with romance. He left a personal record written in his old age but it is a bare statement of facts and to an unimaginative reader would yield small interest. But to a boy, who needs no aid of picturesque language to realize what six years of captivity among the Indians must have contained of hard [Captain Jasper Parrish. Spent Six Years in Captivity among the Indians.] experience and stirring adventure, the simple narrative unfolds a tale of absorbing interest. Jasper Parrish the manuscript relates, was at work in the field with his father about six mils from their home, at the headwaters of the Delaware river in this State, when surprised and captured by a small party of Monsee Indians. This was on the 5th of July, 1778, when Jasper was eleven years old. Father and son were taken by their captors up the Delaware river to an Indian settlement, called Cookhouse. Ten days later the father was separated from his son, taken to Fort Niagara, and there surrendered to the British. Two years afterwards he was exchanged as a prisoner of war and he then returned to his family. Captain Mounsh took the boy Jasper to his family and left him with them while he was absent for extended periods. Jasper was kindly treated and relates that at one time, when very ill with dysentery, he was urged by his custodians to try certain Indian remedies. At first he refused, fearing poison, but then took the herb syrup offered and was at once relieved. They threatened, however, to take his scalp bye and bye, and so he was kept in a state of apprehension. On October 1, Jasper set out with his master for Chemung. Upon arriving there he was surrounded by Indians, greeted with the scalp halloo, "qua-qua!", torn from his horse and beaten until his body was covered with bruises. Then his master interfered, crying Ït is enough!"A few days later, Jasper was sold to a Delaware Indian family for $20, and taken to the south side of the Tioga river. His old master was killed a few days later in a drunken brawl at Fort Niagara. Young Parrish remained on the Tioga river during the winter and spring of 1779, suffering much from cold and hunger. His food consisted of venison, wolf, dog, fox and muskrat meat, and occasionally a wild bird with a 'little corn.' The fact that there was no salt for the food occasioned him much discomfort. He was compelled to follow the example of the Indian boys and jump through a hole in the river ice into the frigid water. This, he was told, would harden him. He had to do it repeatedly and in the coldest weather. At one time during a hunting expedition, his Indian companions ran out of lead from which to make bullets but to his surprise, after a short absence from camp, they came back with a quantity of ore, from which by a crude smelting process they secured some twelve pounds of good lead. He seldom heard an English word spoken but learned to speak the Indian language with facility. Jasper was at this place on the Tioga river when General Sullivan's army marched through the Iroquois country and was with the squaws and young Indians when the …… treated after the battle of Newton, and met them at Painted Post. Parrish afterward proceeded with the Indian party, by way of Bath and Geneseo to Fort Niagara, then the British post. Mr. Parrish records that at one time the Indians gathered at the Fort engaged in a drunken frolic that resulted in the death of five of them, and more would have been killed if the chiefs had not interfered. The boy learned here that the British were offering a guinea bounty for every Yankee scalp brought in, and he adds that he was afterwards informed that the main purpose of this offer was to induce the Indians to disperse as they were becoming troublesome. As he was resting near a campfire one night with a couple of the Indians, he overhead them form a plan for taking his scalp and selling it to get money with which to buy rum. Thus warned, he watched his companions and when he saw one of them take a half burned stick from the fire and hurl it at his head, he was able to avoid a deadly blow by a quick jump, and escaped into the neighboring bushes. He remained outside until morning, when the Indians had sobered up and he could safely return. His master offered to sell Jasper to the white people at the Fort, but none would buy. Finally a fine looking Mohawk, named Captain David Hill, bought him for $20. Hill lived near the fort, and, becoming a member of his family, Jasper was compelled to learn the Mohawk language, which was entirely different from the Delaware. The change of masters proved fortunate, however, and he lived with Captain Hill's family for more than five years, being provided in the meantime with all the necessary clothing and with abundance of food. He passed his time in hunting, fishing and working, but says he was never compelled to do work beyond his strength. In November, 1780, the chiefs of the Six Nations held a council at Fort Niagara and Captain Hill took his prisoner into the midst of the gathering and formally adopted him into his family as his son. A large belt of wampum was placed about his neck and other ceremonies observed. Jasper moved with his Indian father, the following May, to the site now occupied by Lewiston and there he continued to dwell with the family until the close of the Revolutionary War. He traveled with Captain Hill in the meantime among other tribes, and testifies that he was invariably treated kindly and granted many favors. In September, 1784, at a treaty of peace between the United States and the Six Nations, made at Fort Stanwix (now Rome, N. Y.), the Indians promised to release all their white captives. There were ninety-three of these, young Parrish among them, and in November of the same year he was taken to Fort Stanwix and given his liberty. He immediately sought out his family, whom he found living at Goshen, Orange county. Mr. Parrish says that upon thus returning to civilization he found that he could hardly make his friends understand him, he spoke such broken English. He was thereafter able to spend only nine months in school and with that exception was entirely self-taught for his intercourse with the world. In November, 1790, Mr. Parrish was requested by Colonel Timothy Pickering, United States Government Commissioner, to act as interpreter at a council to be held with the Indians at Tioga Point. Later, in July, 1791, he acted in the same capacity at a council at Newton Point, near Elmira. Earning commendation for the faithful and accurate manner in which he rendered the Indian language into English, he was appointed in April, 1792, as standing interpreter for the Six Nations and instructed to reside at Canandaigua, under the direction of General Israel Chapin, the Government agent. He acted as the chief interpreter at the great Pickering council at Canandaigua in 1794. In 1803, after serving as interpreter for thirteen years, Mr. Parrish was made sub-agent also, and he continued to hold both offices through successive administrations, until President Jackson's second term. Mr. Parrish in his work with the Indians, we are told, endeavored to inculcate habits of industry and to instruct them in agricultural pursuits and the use of property. He states that these endeavors found a friendly disposition among the Indians, except on the part of Red Jacket, the famous Seneca orator, and that they welcomed the coming of missionaries and school masters. Under his instruction and with supplies furnished by the Government, they were enabled to raise a surplus of grain and live in comparative comfort. But Red Jacket continued to oppose all innovations, declaring that they were created Indians and they should remain Indians. He never would relinquish the Pagan habits and customs. Captain Parrish, an excellent painting of whom hangs in the gallery of pioneers in the Court House in Canandaigua, died in this town in 1836, and his remains were interred in the pioneer cemetery here, where a headstone, still standing, marks his grave. C. F. M.Transcript, Saturday, November 21, 1931 A Famous Salemite Goes to the Block Colonel Timothy Pickering (1745-1829) - By Gilbert Stuart Timothy Pickering was a son of Timothy and Mary Wingate Pickering of Salem, Mass. He was graduated from Harvard in 1763 and was admitted to the bar in 1768. In 1776 he married Rebecca White. In 1777 he joined Washington's army at Morristown, N. J. The Commander-in-Chief soon appointed him adjutant general. In 1780 he succeeded General Green as quartermaster general, which office he resigned in 1785. He settled in Philadelphia for a time, but returned to Massachusetts in 1801, and became a United States senator and a member of Congress. He died in Salem, Mass. His "life" was written by his son, Octavius Pickering, completed after the latter's death in 1868, by Charles W. Upham, and published in four volumes in Boston, 1867-73. Stuart's portrait of Colonel Pickering is included in a collection of fourteenth to nineteenth century paintings from The Ehrich Galleries to be dispersed at auction at the American Art Association Anderson Galleries (New York city) this evening.Friday, February ?th, 1803. Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States of America To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Whereas a treaty was held on the 30th day of June under the authority of the United States with the Seneca nation of Indians, at Buffaloe creek in the county of Ontario and state of N. York, and at the said treaty in the presence of and with the approbation of John Taylor, Esqr. a commissioner of the United States, appointed to hold the same, an Indenture or agreement was entered into between the said nation of Indians & Wilhem Willink and others hereinafter mentioned, which indenture or agreement is in the words following: This Indenture made the 30th day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two: Between the Sachems, chiefs and warriors of the Seneca Nation of Indians of the first part, and Wilhem Willink, Peter Van Eeghen, Hendrick Vedenhoven, W. Willink the younger (son of Jan) Jan Gabriel Van Staphorst, Roelof Van Staphorst, the younger, Cornelius Vollenhaven an Hendrick Seye, all of the city of Amsterdam and Republic of Batavia, by Joseph Ellicott, Esuire, their agent and Attorney of the second part. Whereas, at a treaty held under the authority of the United States with the said Seneca nation of Indians, at Buffaloe creek in the county of Ontario and state of New-York, on the day of the date of these presents by the honorable John Taylor, Esquire, a commissioner appointed by the President of the United States to hold the same in pursuance of the constitution, and of the act of Congress of the United States in such case made and provided, a convention was entered into in the preference and with the approbation of the said commissioner between the said Seneca nation of Indians and the said Wilhem Willink, Peter Van Eeghen, Hendrick Vollenhoven, W. Willink the younger, I Willink the younger (son of Jan) Jan Gabriel Vanstaphorst, Roelof Van Staphorst the younger, Cornelius Vollenhoven and Hendrick Seye, by the said Joseph Elicott their agent and attorney, lawfully constituted and appointed for that purpose. Now this Indenture Witnesseth, That the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the lands hereinafter described do hereby exchange, cede, and forever quit claim to the said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns, All those lands situate, lying and being in the county of Ontario and state of New-York, being part of the lands described and reserved by the said parties of the first part in a treaty or convention held by the honorable Jeremiah Wadsworth, Esquire, under the authority of the United States on the Genesee river the 15th day of September, 1797, in the words following, viz. Beginning at the mouth of the eighteen mile or Kogh-quaw-qu creek, thence a line or lines to be drawn parallel to lake Erie, at the distance of one mile from the lake, to the mouth of Cataraugos creek, thence a line or lines extending twelve miles up the north side of said creek at the distance of one mile therefrom, thence a direct line to the said creek, thence down the said creek to lake Erie, thence along the lake to the first mentioned creek, and thence to the place of beginning. Also one other piece at Cataraugos, beginning at the shore of lake Erie on the forth side of Cataraugos creek, at the distance of one mile from the mouth thereof, thence running one mile from the lake, thence on a line parallel thereto to a point within one mile frm the Con-non-dan-we-gea creek, thence up the said creek one mile on a line parallel thereto, thence on a direct line to the said creek, thence down the same to lake Erie, thence along the lake to the place of beginning; reference being thereunto had willfully appear. Together with all and singular the rights, privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wife appertaining. And all the estate, right, title and interest whatsoever of them, the said parties of the first part, and their nation of, in and to the said tracts of land above described, to have and to hold all and singular the said granted premises, with the appurtenances, to the said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns, to their only proper use, benefit and behoof forever. And in consideration of the said lands described and ceded as aforesaid, the said parties of the second part, by Joseph Ellicott their agent and attorney as aforesaid, do hereby exchange, cede, release and quit claim to the said parties of the first part and their nation (the said parties of the second part reserving to themselves the right of pre-emption), all that certain tract or parcel of land situate as aforesaid. Beginning at a post marked No. ), standing on the bank of lake Erie at the mouth of Cataraugos creek, and on the north bank thereof, thence along the shore of said lake N. 11 E. 21 chains, east thirteen degrees east 45 chains, N. 19 E. 14 chains 65 links to a post, thence east 119 chains to a post, thence south 14 chains 27 links to a post, thence east 640 chains to a post standing in the meridian between the 8th and 9th ranges, thence along said meridian fourth 617 chains 75 links to a post standing on the south bank of Cataraugos creek, thence West 150 chains to a post, thence north 290 chains 25 links to a post, thence west 482 chains 31 links to a post, thence north 219 chains 50 links to a post standing on the north bank of Cataraugos creek, thence down the same and along the several meanders thereof to the place of beginning. To hold the said parties of the first part in the same manner and by the same tenure as the lands reserved by the said parties of the first part in and by the said treaty or convention entered into on Genesee river the 15th day of September, 1797, as aforesaid, were intended to be hed. In testimony whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto, & to two other indentures of the same tenor & date, one to remain with the United States, one to remain with the said parties of the first part, and one other to remain with the said parties of the second part, interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Con-nea-ti-a, his mark, x Koe-en-twah-ka, or Cornplanter, his mark, x Wou-dou, gooh-ka, his mark, x Te-kon-nou-du, his mark, x Sa-gee-yes, his mark, x Jaw-ye-car-na, or Blue Sky, his mark, x Koying-quau-tah, or Young King, his mark, x Ka-oun-doo-wand, or Pollard, his mark, x Con-na-wau-de-an, his mark, x Soo-noo-you, his mark, x Au-wen-?-sa, his mark, x Soo-geo-ya-wan-law, or Red Jacket, his mark, x Cosh-kau-tough, his mark, x Te-yo-kai-hos-sa, his mark, x Ona-ya-wos, or Farmers Brother, his mark, x So-nau-goi-es, his mark, x Gish-ka-ka, or Little Billy, his mark, x Sux-sa-bo-wau, his mark, x Wilhelm Willink, Pieter Van Eeghen, Hendrick Vollenhoven, W. Willink, the younger, I. Willink the younger (son of Jan) Jan Gabriel Van Staphorst, Roelof Van Staphorst, the younger, Cornelius Vollenhoven, and Hendrick Seye, by their Attorney. (L. S.) Joseph Ellicott. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed, and signed the same with my hand. Done at the City of Washington, the (L. S.) twelfth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three, and in the twenty seventh year of the Indiependence of the said United States. TH: Jefferson. By the President, James Maddison, Secretary of State. IRON WORKS. The subscriber would rent a set o works, situated within twenty miles of the boatable waters of James River; consisting of Furnace, Forge, Mill, Saw-mill, and every necessary appendage, all new and finished in the completest manner of any in America; having abundance of water, wood, and ore of the best quality, and lying in a healthy country where provisions also are abundant and cheap. Fifteen or twenty able negroes may be rented with the works, if specially applied for. Ferdinando Fairfax. Shanr. Hill, near Charleston, Virginia. N. B. Applications by letter must be postpaid. January 28. 1aw6w
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Date: 1802-09-27
Text: This may certify that for the consideration of love and good will to Little Beard (so called), I agree to give him as a present, Twenty Dollars pr. year, to be paid Annually to the said Little Beard, at the Town of Lewiston, in produce and clothing as he may want, during his natural life, for dated at Canandaigua this 27th day of September 1802 - Oliver Phelps

Creator: Chapin, Israel
Date: 1802-07-30
Text: Brothers - I am sorry to hear of the very disagreeable news from Buffaloe Creek that one of our people has been killed by one of your people. Brothers - This news is terrible disagreeable and afflicting, it naturally excites temper and revenge at the first appearance - but Brothers let us reflect & be cool and endeavor to finde out what ought to be done to bring our minds to harmonize & good agreement again - These things have happened and they have been settled, and I suppose it will...
Show moreBrothers - I am sorry to hear of the very disagreeable news from Buffaloe Creek that one of our people has been killed by one of your people. Brothers - This news is terrible disagreeable and afflicting, it naturally excites temper and revenge at the first appearance - but Brothers let us reflect & be cool and endeavor to finde out what ought to be done to bring our minds to harmonize & good agreement again - These things have happened and they have been settled, and I suppose it will be right in this case to take such measures as to have this business reconciled, and that the whole of community should not be rendered unhappy by the quarrel of individuals. Brs - You will consider nothing improper in taking the Indian who stabbed one man & killed one other and placing him in confinement. I consider the white people in this respect justifiable, as he fell on them as a mad man without any provocation as I have been told. Brs - You on your part I trust will do nothing rash or hasty in this business & I hope & believe the white people on their part will conduct with humanity and prudence. Brs - The President of the United States must be made acquainted with this transaction, who will enter into such measures as to preserve our general peace & friendship unbroken. Brs - The reason you do not see me at Buffaloe Creek on this occasion is, The president of the U States has removed me from office & this day my office terminates. Capt. Irvine who I believe lives at Presqu-isle is to be my successor, and ought to meet you on this business, and as his agency commences I suppose it is probably he will be with you soon. Brothers - I should have been happy to have your Chiefs come forward to this place as you proposed & still shall expect to see you, as some business of importance will be left to be transacted by me. Brs - As this is the last speech that you will received from me as Agent of Indian affairs I hope you will pay due attention to it, as no one wishes more for your happiness and prosperity than Brothers your friend and Hble servt Israel Chapin Canandauga July 31 1802
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Date: [ca.1802]
Text: I certify that the Troops of the U. States under the Command of Genl. Alex. Smyth were by the orders of the Genl encamped at the mouth of Conjochatays Creek the latter part of November and the first days of Decr. 1812 apart of them on the farm of Jasper Parish Esqr. situated at the mouth of said Creek. - The season at that period was very inclement and stormy, and I am knowing to the Troops burring rails and fences on the said farm of Mr. Parish. - James Thomas Col & Q. M. Genl. of the...
Show moreI certify that the Troops of the U. States under the Command of Genl. Alex. Smyth were by the orders of the Genl encamped at the mouth of Conjochatays Creek the latter part of November and the first days of Decr. 1812 apart of them on the farm of Jasper Parish Esqr. situated at the mouth of said Creek. - The season at that period was very inclement and stormy, and I am knowing to the Troops burring rails and fences on the said farm of Mr. Parish. - James Thomas Col & Q. M. Genl. of the late U.S. Army Washington Jany 18th 1819.
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Date: 1800-11-27
Text: J. Parish Capt. 2d. Sq. 5th. Div.The People of the State of New-York, By the Grace of GOD, Free and Independent: To Jasper Parish Gentleman Greeting. We, reposing especial trust and confidence, as well in your patriotism, conduct and loyalty, as in your valor and readiness to do us good and faithful service, HAVE appointed and constituted, and by these presents, DO appoint and constitute you the said Jasper Parish Captain of a Troop in the second Squadron of Cavalry, in the Fifth Division of...
Show moreJ. Parish Capt. 2d. Sq. 5th. Div.The People of the State of New-York, By the Grace of GOD, Free and Independent: To Jasper Parish Gentleman Greeting. We, reposing especial trust and confidence, as well in your patriotism, conduct and loyalty, as in your valor and readiness to do us good and faithful service, HAVE appointed and constituted, and by these presents, DO appoint and constitute you the said Jasper Parish Captain of a Troop in the second Squadron of Cavalry, in the Fifth Division of the Militia of this State You Are therefore, to take the said Troop into your charge and care, as Captain thereof, and duly to exercise the Officers and Soldiers of that Troop in Arms, who are hereby commanded to obey you as their Captain and you are also to observe and follow such orders and directions, as you shall from time to time receive from our General and Commander and Chief of the Militia of our said State, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you; and for so doing, this shall be your commission, for and during our good pleasure, to be signified by our Council of Appointment. In Testimony whereof, we have caused our seal for military commissions to be hereunto affixed. Witness, our trusty and well-beloved John Jay Esquire, Governor of our State of New-York, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the fame, by and with the advice and consent of our said Council of Appointment, at Our City of New York the Second day of April in the Year offer Lord, one thousand Eight hundred and in the twenty-fifth Year of our Independence. Passed the Secretary's Office, the 27th day of November 1800. Daniel Hale, Secretary.
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Creator: Morris, Thomas
Date: 1800-11-12
Text: Albany 12 November 1800 My dear Sir Finding the Council of Appointment in [Suffern] when I came down, I made known to them Capt Johnston resignation in conveyance of which you appointed to the command of the Troop in our Country. Yates is your first L! The other officers are not appointed I was not acquainted with their active presentation and besides I preferred receiving from you such recommendations as you deem best to make. If you will to this when they registration next must they will be...
Show moreAlbany 12 November 1800 My dear Sir Finding the Council of Appointment in [Suffern] when I came down, I made known to them Capt Johnston resignation in conveyance of which you appointed to the command of the Troop in our Country. Yates is your first L! The other officers are not appointed I was not acquainted with their active presentation and besides I preferred receiving from you such recommendations as you deem best to make. If you will to this when they registration next must they will be attended to. Capt Boughton is appointed to the Command of a separate Troop. You will oblige one by giving him this information, That have not have to write to him as I am just setting out for New York Sincerely your friend, Thomas Morris
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Creator: Johnston, John
Date: 1800-07-19
Text: Dear Sir Mr. Morris has been so good as take the trouble of delivering to you a standard, which I beg you will present to the troop in my name, as a mark of the esteem I entertain for the members composing it. In the usual course of promotion I was appointed last winter to the command of the Troop; but the distance of my residence from the usual place of meeting and from the body of theTroopers will reorder it inconvenient for me to attend as frequently as I could wish, and I therefore intend...
Show moreDear Sir Mr. Morris has been so good as take the trouble of delivering to you a standard, which I beg you will present to the troop in my name, as a mark of the esteem I entertain for the members composing it. In the usual course of promotion I was appointed last winter to the command of the Troop; but the distance of my residence from the usual place of meeting and from the body of theTroopers will reorder it inconvenient for me to attend as frequently as I could wish, and I therefore intend next winter to resign my commission. I am Dear Sir Your most obed. humble serv. J. Johnson John Johnson Letter Mr. Parrish CanadauguaJohn Johnson Letter Mr. Parrish Canadaugua
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Date: 1799-06-01
Text: Survey of a highway, beginning on the west line of the Town of Canandaugua where the Road from the Genesee River & heading through Pitts Town interjects the Town line then South eighty-three and a half degrees East thirty two … fifty … then North Eighty=Eight Degrees East. Seventy nine chains. Fifty links - to a Stake in the Old Road by Joseph Van Norman ( the above are magnetic boules) June 11th 1799 ... Jasper Parrish Angel De Ferreire angle Deferreier: Sullivan Madison County .. parish...
Show moreSurvey of a highway, beginning on the west line of the Town of Canandaugua where the Road from the Genesee River & heading through Pitts Town interjects the Town line then South eighty-three and a half degrees East thirty two … fifty … then North Eighty=Eight Degrees East. Seventy nine chains. Fifty links - to a Stake in the Old Road by Joseph Van Norman ( the above are magnetic boules) June 11th 1799 ... Jasper Parrish Angel De Ferreire angle Deferreier: Sullivan Madison County .. parish Esq.
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Date: 1799-04-08

Date: 1798-12-5
Text: Be it remembered that on the Thirtyeth Day of October in the year one thousand Seven hundred and ninetyeight formally came before me Moses Stevater one of the judges of the Court of Common … for the County of Ontario Thomas Morris who being duly Sworn declared the Law the Grantors of the within Instrument affix there Signatures to the same as an execution thereof- and that he the defendant [?] with Charles Williamson in the presence of each of the Subscribed their names as witnesses to the...
Show moreBe it remembered that on the Thirtyeth Day of October in the year one thousand Seven hundred and ninetyeight formally came before me Moses Stevater one of the judges of the Court of Common … for the County of Ontario Thomas Morris who being duly Sworn declared the Law the Grantors of the within Instrument affix there Signatures to the same as an execution thereof- and that he the defendant [?] with Charles Williamson in the presence of each of the Subscribed their names as witnesses to the Same- i being personally acquainted with Thomas Morris and upon inspection of the said instrument finding no material erasures or other accusation do allow the same to be recorded-- Moses Stevater Clerks Office County of Ontario Registered in the Fifth book of the Records of Deeds for the County of Ontario Page 355 this Thirtieth day of October AD 1798 Peter B. Porter ClerkKnown all Men by …that we the Chiefe Warriors and Chiefe Saiheim of the Senaka Nation for and in Consideration of the sum of one Dollar to us in Hand paid by Mary Timopon the … where wof we do hereby acknowledge and are fully satisfied land contented and paid have given granted bargained … release conveyed and confirmed unto her the said Mary Jimoson her Heirs and Assigns forever one certain Parcel or Fraction of Land … lying on the Genesee River beginning at the Mouth of the Stegs Hill crick. and running a .. line til it …the old .. thence South till a West line will intersect with Sertain … an the West Side Genesee River then extending due West due North due East till it strikes the first mentioned … as much Land upon the West Side of the River as it does on the East Side of Said River To have and to hold the above granted and Bargained … with all the acquaintances and … thereunto belonging to her the Said Mary Jimoson her Heirs and Assigns for ever and further more we the Said Chief Sachem and Warrior for ourselves over Hers … and administration do by these .. engage x to defined the above granted .. with all the acquaintances unto her the said Mary Jimoson her Heirs and assigns forever Will Warrant and Defend the above granted.. against all the Claims and Demand of all .. whatever in Confirmation whereof we have hereunto set our hands and Seal this in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Seven. Signed Sealed and Delivered in Presents of C. Winny Cha-Williamson Thomas Morris Little Billy + his mark Pollard + his mark hanoi + Haven his mark Raggea + negtigue mark Tommy + Jimmison his mark Corn + Planter his mark howana + see his mark
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Creator: Paine, Edward
Date: 1798-05-26
Text: Scipio May 26, 1798 Sir Mr. Morrison has just Returned. I have seen him, but cannot prevail upon him to hire out. I wish you to assist Joel in the appraisal of the Cattle as he is unacquainted with the People in your Quarter, and will have the choosing of one Apprisor on which much depends. We have made search in the Office, and there is no such name on the Files as you mentioned in your letter. I am Sir yours sincerely Edward Paine Mr. Jasper Parrish Perhaps you and Porter can agree, if he...
Show moreScipio May 26, 1798 Sir Mr. Morrison has just Returned. I have seen him, but cannot prevail upon him to hire out. I wish you to assist Joel in the appraisal of the Cattle as he is unacquainted with the People in your Quarter, and will have the choosing of one Apprisor on which much depends. We have made search in the Office, and there is no such name on the Files as you mentioned in your letter. I am Sir yours sincerely Edward Paine Mr. Jasper Parrish Perhaps you and Porter can agree, if he will give as much as you think they will be apprised atMr. Jasper Parrish CanandaiguaGeneral Paine Letter May 26, 1798
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Date: 1797-03-28
Text: The People of the State of New-York, By the Grace of GOD, Free and Independent: To Jasper Parish Gentleman Greeting. We, reposing especial trust and confidence, as well in your patriotism, conduct and loyalty, as in your valor and readiness to do us good and faithful service, HAVE appointed and constituted, and by these presents, DO appoint and constitute you the said Jasper Parish Second Lieutenant of Captain Thomas Morris's Troop of Horse in the County of Ontario, in the Brigade of...
Show moreThe People of the State of New-York, By the Grace of GOD, Free and Independent: To Jasper Parish Gentleman Greeting. We, reposing especial trust and confidence, as well in your patriotism, conduct and loyalty, as in your valor and readiness to do us good and faithful service, HAVE appointed and constituted, and by these presents, DO appoint and constitute you the said Jasper Parish Second Lieutenant of Captain Thomas Morris's Troop of Horse in the County of Ontario, in the Brigade of Militia whereof Othneil Taylor Esquire is Brigadier General You Are therefore, to take the said Troop into your charge and care, as Cornet thereof, and duly to exercise the Officers and Soldiers of that Troop in Arms, who are hereby commanded to obey you as their Second Lieutenant and you are also to observe and follow such orders and directions, as you shall from time to time receive from our General and Commander and Chief of the Militia of our said State, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you; and for so doing, this shall be your commission, for and during our good pleasure, to be signified by our Council of Appointment. In Testimony whereof, we have caused our seal for military commissions to be hereunto affixed. Witness, our trusty and well-beloved John Jay Esquire, Governor of our State of New-York, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the fame, by and with the advice and consent of our said Council of Appointment, at Our City of Albany the twenty third day of April in the Year offer Lord, one thousand seven hundred and Ninety-seven and in the twenty first Year of our Independence. Passed the Secretary's Office, the 28th day of March 1797. Jasper Hopper D, Secretary.
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Date: 1797
Text: Know all men by these presents that we the Chief Warriors and Chief Sachems of the Seneca Nation, for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar, to us in hand paid by Mary Jimeson the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge and are fully satisfied and contented, and paid, having given granted bargained, Aliened, released conveyed and confirmed into her the said Mary Jimeson her Heirs and assigns forever one certain parcel or Tract of Land being and lying on the Genesee River beginning at...
Show moreKnow all men by these presents that we the Chief Warriors and Chief Sachems of the Seneca Nation, for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar, to us in hand paid by Mary Jimeson the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge and are fully satisfied and contented, and paid, having given granted bargained, Aliened, released conveyed and confirmed into her the said Mary Jimeson her Heirs and assigns forever one certain parcel or Tract of Land being and lying on the Genesee River beginning at the Mouth of the Steep Hill Creek and running a due East line till it strike the old path, thence South till a West line will intersect with certain steep Rocks on the West side of Genesee River, then extending due West, due South and due East till it strikes the first mentioned Bounds, inclosing as much land upon the West Side of the River as it does upon the East side of the River. - - - To have and to hold the above granted and Bargained premises with all the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging to her the said Mary Jimeson her Heirs and assigns forever, and furthermore we the said Chief Sachems and Warriors for ourselves our heirs, executors and Administrators, do by these presents warrant, engage and promise to defend the above granted Premises with all the appurtenances unto her the said Mary Jimeson her heirs and assigns forever, will warrant and Defend the above granted. Premises against all claims and Demands of all persons whatsoever- In confirmation whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven Farmers Brother Little Billy Pollard hannan Shawen Raggea neghgue Tommy Jimmison Corn Planter Kowana See Signed sealed & Delivered in presence of - Horatio Jones. Wm. Johnston. c. Winney. Chs. Williamson Thomas MorrisBe it remembered that on the thirtieth day of October in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, personally appeared before me Moses Atwater one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Ontario, Thomas Morris, who being duly sworn declared he saw the Grantors of the within instrument affix their signatures to the same as execution thereof - And that he the deponent with Charles Williamson in the presence of each other subscribed their names as witnesses to the same - I being personally acquainted with Thomas Morris and upon inspection of the said instrument, finding no material erasures or interlinations do allow the same to be recorded - - - - - Moses Atwater Clerks Office, County of Ontario Registered in the Fifth Book of the Records of Deeds for the County of Ontario Page 355 &c this Thirtieth day of October A. D. 1798 - Peter B. Porter, ClerkMary Jimeson copy of Decl. of Conveyance 1797
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Date: 1797
Text: To All to whom these presents shall come - Greeting - Know Ye that we the Sachems, Chiefs, & Warriors of the Seneca Nation of Indians, in consideration of one dollar received to our full satisfaction of Horatio Jones, end in the further consideration of services rendered, and monies expended by the said Jones for us, and for our use and benefit, do hereby acknowledge full satisfaction for all damages sustained by us or any of us for the non performance of the condition of a certain bond...
Show moreTo All to whom these presents shall come - Greeting - Know Ye that we the Sachems, Chiefs, & Warriors of the Seneca Nation of Indians, in consideration of one dollar received to our full satisfaction of Horatio Jones, end in the further consideration of services rendered, and monies expended by the said Jones for us, and for our use and benefit, do hereby acknowledge full satisfaction for all damages sustained by us or any of us for the non performance of the condition of a certain bond given by Oliver Phelps and Horatio Jones to Israel Chapin, Superintendant of Indian affairs for the six nations of Indians & his successor in office, in the penal sum of four thousand dollars and dated the thirtieth da of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and two, the condition of the said bond being for the conveyance of twelve hundred & eighty acres of improvable land adjoining either the Tonnawanta, Buffalo Creek, Allegany or Cannedea Reservation to us the said Sachems, Chiefs & Warriors - and the said Jones is hereby fully discharged & exonerated from all obligation & liability arising from or in any manner growing out of the said bond either to us or to the said Israel Chapin or his successor in office, superintendent as aforesaid - and the said bond is hereby fully canceled, discharged and ennobled to all inerets & purposes - and we do hereby discharge & obligate ourselves to discontinue a certain suit commenced in the Supreme Court of Indicature of the State of New York for our benefit against the said Jones in the name of the said Israel Chapin and acquit the said Jones from the same & from all costs, & charges arising therefrom - And we do further acknowledge that we have received from the said Jones full satisfaction for all debts, demands, claim, actions & causes of action either b bond, covenant, note, amount or otherwise which we or either of us have against the said Jones either in law or equity - Signed in presents of Jasper Parrish W. K. Dana Jellis Clute Henry Obael Corn Planter Yong King Black Snake Capt. Pollard Blue Eyes Little Beard Seneka White Tanis Halftown Broad Head Twenty Cannons Charles Cornplanter Snow Tall Peter Docstater Jacob Blacksnake Barefoot John Snow Major Berry Red Jacket
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Creator: Morris, Thomas
Date: 1796-08-22
Text: Canadaguai August, 1790 Sir You will cause the Troop to be notified by the non commissioned officers to meet at Canadaguai on the 8th day of September next at 10 OClock. I enclose to you a list of those who are still considered as belonging to the Troop and who I believe are equipped. If any out of them should to your knowledge have withdrawn or are not equipped It will be needless to have them notified, and you will return their names to me that their places may be filled up by those who...
Show moreCanadaguai August, 1790 Sir You will cause the Troop to be notified by the non commissioned officers to meet at Canadaguai on the 8th day of September next at 10 OClock. I enclose to you a list of those who are still considered as belonging to the Troop and who I believe are equipped. If any out of them should to your knowledge have withdrawn or are not equipped It will be needless to have them notified, and you will return their names to me that their places may be filled up by those who will be more ready to do duty, I also send you your commission you will take some opportunity of qualifying before Judge Hosmer Judge Hull or Judge Williamson before the meeting of the Troop. I am yours Thomas MorrisCapt Morris Letter 1796
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Creator: Parrish, John
Date: 1796-04-07
Text: Esteemed Friend Jasper Parrish Philadelphia 4 Mo. 7. 1796 As the Subject relative to our Indian Brethren becomes more & more serious and a way appears to be now open as there is a general Peace taken place - the Committee of our yarley meeting has thought it expedient to imploy Jacob Taylor a member of our Society for the sake of expediting the business to go to Canadoqua, expecting by the time he gits there thou may be returned from the Indian Country with there answer that we might be...
Show moreEsteemed Friend Jasper Parrish Philadelphia 4 Mo. 7. 1796 As the Subject relative to our Indian Brethren becomes more & more serious and a way appears to be now open as there is a general Peace taken place - the Committee of our yarley meeting has thought it expedient to imploy Jacob Taylor a member of our Society for the sake of expediting the business to go to Canadoqua, expecting by the time he gits there thou may be returned from the Indian Country with there answer that we might be batter qualified how to move forward in this important business in the Erley part of the Season; if it should not suit thee to come to Philadelphia on account of any publick business or on thy on occasions, I should be glad thou will not only give J. Taylor all the Information thou art capable of but it would be pleasing to me to receive a letter from thee with any information or intelligence that may occur be it ever so simple; it looks likely if the answer we receive from the Indians affords encouragement some of our friends may find their minds ingarged prety soon to pay them a visit and to see in what way to move forward to be the most usefull to them to promote agriculture &c - and also that some quallifyd persons, may remain at least for awhile to put a hand to help forward this great and good work, the Beaver, who is a young man well approved is likely to be one to make a beginning in the business if way should open for the purpose, thy friendly notes toward him and recommending him to sutable lodging, will be acknowledged as done to thy real friend John Parrish For Jasper Parrish CannadoquaJohn Parrish letter April 7, 1796
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Date: 1796-04-02
Text: The People of the State of New-York, By the Grace of GOD, Free and Independent: To Jasper Parish Gentleman Greeting. We, reposing especial trust and confidence, as well in your patriotism, conduct and loyalty, as in your valor and readiness to do us good and faithful service, HAVE appointed and constituted, and by these presents, DO appoint and constitute you the said Jasper Parish Cornet of Captain Thomas Morris's Troop of Horse in the Brigade of Militia Comprehending the Counties of...
Show moreThe People of the State of New-York, By the Grace of GOD, Free and Independent: To Jasper Parish Gentleman Greeting. We, reposing especial trust and confidence, as well in your patriotism, conduct and loyalty, as in your valor and readiness to do us good and faithful service, HAVE appointed and constituted, and by these presents, DO appoint and constitute you the said Jasper Parish Cornet of Captain Thomas Morris's Troop of Horse in the Brigade of Militia Comprehending the Counties of Ontario, Onondaga, and Steuben whereof Daniel (?) Taylor Esquire is Brigadier General You Are therefore, to take the said Troop into your charge and care, as Cornet thereof, and duly to exercise the Officers and Soldiers of that Troop in Arms, who are hereby commanded to obey you as their Cornet and you are also to observe and follow such orders and directions, as you shall from time to time receive from our General and Commander and Chief of the Militia of our said State, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you; and for so doing, this shall be your commission, for and during our good pleasure, to be signified by our Council of Appointment. In Testimony whereof, we have caused our seal for military commissions to be hereunto affixed. Witness, our trusty and well-beloved John Jay Esquire, Governor of our State of New-York, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the fame, by and with the advice and consent of our said Council of Appointment, at Our City of New York the Second day of April in the Year offer Lord, one thousand seven hundred and Ninety-Six and in the Twentieth Year of our Independence. Passed the Secretary's Office, the 7th day of April 1796 Lewis A. Scott, Secretary.Cornet Parish
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Creator: Chapin, Israel
Date: 1796
Text: To the Chiefs and Warriors, Brothers- Soon after I arrived home I found M. Parrish was at Canandaigua and I did not no any agreement that was made respecting the Sachems receiving their clothing which I found they wished to receive the at Genesee River. B- I sent you a speech to be explained to you by Mr. Ransome who I found afterwards was at Geneseo- I .. the a have speech by an Indian who also took 13 quarts of whiskey in order to … some … on the death of my much .. friend (Fish carrier) B....
Show moreTo the Chiefs and Warriors, Brothers- Soon after I arrived home I found M. Parrish was at Canandaigua and I did not no any agreement that was made respecting the Sachems receiving their clothing which I found they wished to receive the at Genesee River. B- I sent you a speech to be explained to you by Mr. Ransome who I found afterwards was at Geneseo- I .. the a have speech by an Indian who also took 13 quarts of whiskey in order to … some … on the death of my much .. friend (Fish carrier) B.- I now inform you again I wish to meet you with the clothing for you at the time and plan that will be desirable to you. I have just heard from Mr. Phelps and believe the money due to you from hi will be ready in about thrifty days from this time for the last year and this year. B.- If we can agree to have your receive your clothing and money at once it will be best and saw trouble of meeting again. The company who are about making B-settlement on Lake Erie will be here in about `18 days I have persuaded them it is best for them to hold a conference with you on the business- which they agreed to do- Brothers- The reason to be offered on this Business I shall say nothing about until I see you which will not probably be long before we can talk to each other and then the matter must be fairly and only taken up and you will therefore make your minds easy as I hope all matters will be rightly managed. B- You will agree on business with Mr. Parrish in regard to the [thing] and other things and he can inform me so that I hope we shall understand each other and what ever I scan do on my port I shall cheerfully do it I am Brothers your friend, Israel ChapinTo the head Chiefs Sachems and Warriors at Buffaloe CreekCapt. Chapin letter to the Ind. at Buffaloe
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