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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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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)

Date: 1814-02-14

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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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: 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: 1814-07-31
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: Geddes, J. A.
Date: 1814-10-24
Text: on the Gall instead of 2 5 dents as proposed by Mr. Dallas. V/here iu Cents taken from the Gall P, according to their estimate takes *2,400,000 from the tax proposed to be raised, arid Mr* Eppes proposes to take Up the Boots Saddles &c to make up the deficit. There • seems to be considerable difference in opinion amongs the Feds here, whether we shall vote for these taxes or against them. This is a difference about formalities only, for the taxes will be raised whether we vote for th.ru...
Show moreon the Gall instead of 2 5 dents as proposed by Mr. Dallas. V/here iu Cents taken from the Gall P, according to their estimate takes *2,400,000 from the tax proposed to be raised, arid Mr* Eppes proposes to take Up the Boots Saddles &c to make up the deficit. There • seems to be considerable difference in opinion amongs the Feds here, whether we shall vote for these taxes or against them. This is a difference about formalities only, for the taxes will be raised whether we vote for th.ru or not; and tha only thing to guide us is the consideration how our conduct v ill be understood by the people who exercise the Supreme power in our land. If wshall convey the idea to the p ople that we have eonfiflenc $ in Madison &co by voting for the taxes, m do what we do not mean to do. / 43 Letter from J. A. Ged&es to Capt. Jasper Parrish. Washington Oct.* 24th 1814 Dear Sir, I have been for some time here anxuous to hear about Mr. Howell * Should have sent a letter to him only that I thot it would most likely pass by him on the fioad* - Be pi eased, Sir, to send me a line and let me know how & where he is• The news from this place, is sent you in the Papers duly * Altho it was often talked of, we never took up the business of Ways & Means (for which we -were called) until very lately* Last Friday was the first time we entered upon said business in Comi* of the Whole Tis very uncertain how these taxes Will yet be shaped and new modelled* ihe addit tax on whiskey has been put at 15 Cents for we never^so low an opinion of Madison and all his Cabinet, as we now have. Col$ Timothy Pickering who lives where I do, is of the opinion that kissing is not an Indian custom; that if the Indians kis. there women or children it is in imitation of the manners of White people. This I am inclined to doubt, believing that it is instinctive and practised by all nations from the most civilised to the most savage, and in all ages. The most trifling thim in the history of the.creature man, interests us all•' You will confer a favor on us by setting us right, in this matter. Please to write soon, arid much oblige Tour very Hum^1 serv r J. A. Geddes Capt. Jasper Parrish
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Creator: Six Nations
Date: 1815-02-20
Text: A Communication from a Deputation of the Six Nations to the Secretary of War of the United States Brother, We are chiefs, and a Deputation, of the Six Nations, for the purpose of making some communications to the Secretary of War, on the part of our respective Nations. Brother, We would remind you of a Treaty formerly made between the Government of the United States and the Six Nations: this Treaty was made about twenty years since by a Commissioner appointed by our Father the President of...
Show moreA Communication from a Deputation of the Six Nations to the Secretary of War of the United States Brother, We are chiefs, and a Deputation, of the Six Nations, for the purpose of making some communications to the Secretary of War, on the part of our respective Nations. Brother, We would remind you of a Treaty formerly made between the Government of the United States and the Six Nations: this Treaty was made about twenty years since by a Commissioner appointed by our Father the President of the United States, for that purpose: namely by the Honorable Timothy Pickering. Since that Treaty the terms of it have been faithfully adhered to, both by the Citizens of the United States and by our Nations; in consequence of which, our Friendship has remained unbroken. Brother, About six years since, a Deputation of our Nations had an interview with our Father the President of the United States, at a time when differences between the Government of the United States and that of Great Britain were a threatening aspect. - That Deputation was then assured by the President, that if the Six Nations would remain tranquil and not attempt to interfere in any manner whatever in the threatened altercations, they should be regularly furnished, on the part of the United States with the same quantity of Goods of various descriptions, as they were promised by the Treaty and had been accustomed to receive;- but they must now represent that this engagement on the part of the United States, has not been fulfilled: - soon after the time above alluded to, the quantity of goods the received by way of Annuity, was greatly diminished, - and after the War actually commenced, it has been reduced to half the usual quantity, or less; - which has caused them great distress. On enquiry after the cause of this failure, in an essential part of the engagement of the Government of the United States, they have been given to understand that it was caused by the scarcity and high price of the articles specifically promised to them. Now, this is contrary to their understanding of existing Treaties; because as the articles to be furnished by the Untied States as a portion of the annuity due to the Six Nations, were such as were considered necessary to their comfort & convenience, so the quantity and not the price of the commodities, was the great consideration with them in their Treaty before mentioned. Brother, We flatter ourselves that if this fair statement of a grievance of which we think we have just reason to complain, was duly represented to our Father, the President of the United States, he would readily cause the deficiency to be made up to our Nation for the period of three years last past; which is of much importance to them, although a trivial consideration for the United States; and further, that the promised supply of Goods may be regularly furnished in the future. - Brother, We wish for some information relative to the Capital formerly held in the Bank of the United States for account of the Seneca Nation: Our Father, the President, had the control and direction of those Funds for its benefit. We have been told that on the dissolution of that Bank, our Father the President past that portion of the Stock into the Public Funds, as a Loan to the United States;- but it is found that the amount they receive for the use of it, annually, is not so great as heretofore when the Bank was in operation: - Our Brethren of the Seneca Nation do not perfectly comprehend why their income is thus diminished, and wish to be informed. Brother, this is all we have to say at present upon these subjects. Colonel Pollard Seneca Long Board Tuscarora Cole Onandaga Schuyler Oneida Strong Seneca Washington City, D. C. 20th Feb 1815. Jasper Parrish Sub Agent & InterpreterCole Onandaga Schuyler Oneida Strong Seneca Washington City, D. C. 20th Feb 1815. Jasper Parrish Sub Agent & Interpreter
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Creator: Granger, Erastus
Date: 1815-07-20
Text: Buffalo July 20th. 1815 Dear Sir, I hear nothing from Washington. The distress of the Indians is so great, on account of provisions that they have called for the Phelps Money. - they have sent to the different Villages to be here in six days from this time. the Money in your hands will be wanted. --- I have now to relate a serious affair that has taken place. On Tuesday the 18th. Inst. the Chiefs were at my house in Council. - in the afternoon I went with them to Buffalo to complete the...
Show moreBuffalo July 20th. 1815 Dear Sir, I hear nothing from Washington. The distress of the Indians is so great, on account of provisions that they have called for the Phelps Money. - they have sent to the different Villages to be here in six days from this time. the Money in your hands will be wanted. --- I have now to relate a serious affair that has taken place. On Tuesday the 18th. Inst. the Chiefs were at my house in Council. - in the afternoon I went with them to Buffalo to complete the business. About sun an hour high, they started to go home - Young King and others - all perfectly sober except Jack Berry. ------- The same day, David Rus & two others had been mowing on the South Side of Buffalo Creek - on a clearing made by Old Mr. Meddow. they had recrossed the Creek - were returning home, and met with an Indian by the name of George - a Cayuga - rather a stupidfellow. - some altercation took place between Rus and George about a spear. Rus by repeated Blows knocked George down, and then kicked him in the fan until he bled freely - George, although sober, made no resistance, and did Not appear to provoke a quarrel. Young King & party, being on the return home, came up about the same time, and seeing the Manner in which George had been used by Rus, felt exasperated. - Young King having in his hand a light White pine stick, gave Rus a rap on the side of his head. - the effect of the blow was nothing. - Rus goes to a man, who had a new, heavy scythe in his hand - takes it from him - approaches Young King, who was sitting on his horse, and at one stroke with the scythe, cut off his left arm above the elbow. - that is, he cut off two thirds of the Muscular part of the arm, & the whole of the bone. - the arm was amputated yesterday Morning Near the Shoulder. ---------Young King is very low - the weather is hot, & we fear a fever & mortification. every attention is paid to him. ----- Rus is bound over to Court in a bond of $2,000. - with two sureties. ---- The Indians are incensed; & have sent runners to call a Council from all quarters - Jack Berry can not be depended on - he is drunk at every council. - No went in My agency has given me so much trouble. - If you can possibly leave home - come here in six days time. I have no Interpreter that I can rely on. My health is poor. ---- yours respectfully Erastus Granger J. Parrish, Esq.P. S. the Phelps money in my hands is in Treasury Notes, of that description which are to be funded at 7 Cent if your Bank will take them, you had better bring one the whole Sum of $500. in small Notes. E G N. B. our Wigwam is in trouble. - come and see us if you can. E. GrangerE. Granger Letter 20 July 1815
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Creator: Granger, Erastus
Date: 1816-08-29
Text: Buffalo August 29th 1816 Dear Sir, Your letter from the Eastward also the one from Canandaigua of the 27th Indians have been received. I returned yesterday from Tuscarora, have paid them their Money. The Chiefs at Buffalo (except Red Jacket) have come froward and received their Phelps Money. Jacket wanted the Money to go to the Westward, but they have used it all exec pet $100. They a have not informed me when they are a going- in fact they are divided about going. I shall call them together...
Show moreBuffalo August 29th 1816 Dear Sir, Your letter from the Eastward also the one from Canandaigua of the 27th Indians have been received. I returned yesterday from Tuscarora, have paid them their Money. The Chiefs at Buffalo (except Red Jacket) have come froward and received their Phelps Money. Jacket wanted the Money to go to the Westward, but they have used it all exec pet $100. They a have not informed me when they are a going- in fact they are divided about going. I shall call them together tomorrow and let them know that the Indians at the eastward are waiting to hear from them. I have advised them to call on you to go with them. Will contact you again on the Subject. I have but a small sum in your Bank. The situations of the times are such at Buffalo that I must draw on the Ontario bank for the amount of the Phelps Money in your hands. - be so good as to place it there to my Credit, so as meet my draft; which will be called for next Monday. Yours with respect, Erastus Granger J. Parrish Esq.Buffalo E. Granger p.m. 30 Aug. Capt Jasper Parrish CanandaiguaE. Granger letter Aug. 29, 1816
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Creator: Granger, Erastus
Date: 1816-12-11
Text: Buffalo Deer* 11th* 1816* Dear Sir, I have reed •..your two letters since you returned home* - Red Jacket says you Must Not Make any communication of What took place at the Westward until he sees you - that a talk took place after you left them, which Must be added to what Hosmer took down* - 1 have received of Potter the amount of your Debt of Hawkins I have bought to Barrels of White fish at $80• pr* Barrell -have opened one for My own use, they are good* • You can have the other, but the...
Show moreBuffalo Deer* 11th* 1816* Dear Sir, I have reed •..your two letters since you returned home* - Red Jacket says you Must Not Make any communication of What took place at the Westward until he sees you - that a talk took place after you left them, which Must be added to what Hosmer took down* - 1 have received of Potter the amount of your Debt of Hawkins I have bought to Barrels of White fish at $80• pr* Barrell -have opened one for My own use, they are good* • You can have the other, but the rice is great* but few came down* - please write Me whether I shall send them to you* ~ I expect to he in Canandaigua about the 25th of this Month, and Shall Meet the Chiefs previous to Hy going - will endeavor to get a receipt for the Money paid for the prisoners taken Yours ko {Signed} 3 Granger J Parrish Bsqr*
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Creator: Graham, George
Date: 1817-03-19
Text: Department of War. March 19th. 1817. Sir, The money which you have received from the Cashier of the "Branch Bank of the United States at Washington, on of the amount of the interest due to the Seneca nation on the Stock held by the President, in trust for them, amounting to five thousand and forty eight dollars, you will pay to the Chiefs of that nation, and you will also present to the Chiefs for the benefit of that nation the further sum of nine hundred and fifty two dollars and out of...
Show moreDepartment of War. March 19th. 1817. Sir, The money which you have received from the Cashier of the "Branch Bank of the United States at Washington, on of the amount of the interest due to the Seneca nation on the Stock held by the President, in trust for them, amounting to five thousand and forty eight dollars, you will pay to the Chiefs of that nation, and you will also present to the Chiefs for the benefit of that nation the further sum of nine hundred and fifty two dollars and out of the money which you have received on account of the Indian Department - you will also pay to Little Billy fifty dollars on account of his annuity for the year 1817 the balance of the money placed in your hands on the account of the Indian Department amounting to nineteen hundred and and ninety eight dollars, will be applied by you in such manner as you may think best, in procuring provisions and othersupplies for the six nations of Indians who have suffered in consequence of the destruction of their crops of corn by the frost. The amount received by you on account of Annuities for the year 181«T(*4500) will be applied exclusively to that object two thousand dollars to be distributed in cash agreeably to the request of the Chiefs, and the residue in farming essentials, blacksmiths work, and other necessary supplies. I have the honor to be With respect Your Obedt Servant (Signed) Geo. Graham Acting Seoty of War Mr. Jasper Parish Asst Agent to the Six nations
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Creator: Hill, Hester
Date: 1817-06-07
Text: Mohawk Village Grd. River 3 - June 7 1817 Sir This woman called your Mother, the widow Hester Hill - She is very anxious to hear from you, and she hope's that you are well, and always have in her mind concerning you that she calls you a son - and all ways remembers you - therefore she hopes that you will write to her so it would be satisfaction to her if only could hear from you - and she is well & harty herself and living herself upon the same spot of the Place where she always did...
Show moreMohawk Village Grd. River 3 - June 7 1817 Sir This woman called your Mother, the widow Hester Hill - She is very anxious to hear from you, and she hope's that you are well, and always have in her mind concerning you that she calls you a son - and all ways remembers you - therefore she hopes that you will write to her so it would be satisfaction to her if only could hear from you - and she is well & harty herself and living herself upon the same spot of the Place where she always did live and her two sons they are living by themselves - only her youngest daughter lives with the mother --- And she begs you, if you would be satisfaction to her if only could hear from you - that maybe she could never have opportunity to see you again, but believe her that she has a feeling for you in her mind - And well wishes you and she hopes that you are in a good state of health - and do well---- She sends her respects to your family & her compliments to your friends or relations This is all the old woman has got to say The Hester Hill Gennondeshon for Capt Jas Parish
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Creator: Van Campen, Moses
Date: 1817-08-12
Text: Angelica August 12th, 1817 Dear Sir Ontario bank has Frequently accommodated me with money for County purposes, by an art of the Legislature passed last session I am authorized as Treasurer of Allegany County to make a loan the sum of fifteen hundred dollars for the purpose of making and improving a road in said County which sum the board of Supervisors of said County is authorized to raise by a tax. I wish to make a loan of one thousand dollars about the last of Sept-next the whole Sum to be...
Show moreAngelica August 12th, 1817 Dear Sir Ontario bank has Frequently accommodated me with money for County purposes, by an art of the Legislature passed last session I am authorized as Treasurer of Allegany County to make a loan the sum of fifteen hundred dollars for the purpose of making and improving a road in said County which sum the board of Supervisors of said County is authorized to raise by a tax. I wish to make a loan of one thousand dollars about the last of Sept-next the whole Sum to be paid about the first of March next, which will give me time after the Collectors settles with the Treasurer to make his Remittance to the bank, Likewise to negotiate a Small Draft on the Comptroller, will you Sir have the goodness to arrange the business with the bank and inform if I can be accommodated Capt- Church will be my endorsee your attendance to this business will be as known - logged as a …. for the favor. I remain In your obi + Humble Servant Moses Van Campen Capt. Parrish
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Date: 1818-01-01
Text: that the United States had borrowed our money and paid us yearly Six thousand dollars - We should be grateful for information respecting the State of our money - We should rejoice when we hear from our Father again to hear that our money was again in the Bank -- Father, We hope that you will not be impatient at the multitude of our word our minds were uneasy, we could find no rest until we laid open our hearts to our Father - he will take pity on us, and see to all our interests - may the...
Show morethat the United States had borrowed our money and paid us yearly Six thousand dollars - We should be grateful for information respecting the State of our money - We should rejoice when we hear from our Father again to hear that our money was again in the Bank -- Father, We hope that you will not be impatient at the multitude of our word our minds were uneasy, we could find no rest until we laid open our hearts to our Father - he will take pity on us, and see to all our interests - may the Great Spirit preserve our father many years a blessing to all his children. Senecas of Buffalo Village Red Jacket Young King Capt Bille Capt Pollard Young Stevenson White Chief Twenty Canoes Seneca White Senecas of Cataraugey Chief Warrior Capt. Thompson Tonewanta Senecas Charle Blue Sky Big Kettle Stride Town Adjutant Peter George Onandagai Capt. Cole Capt. Fisher Caughneetaan Cayuga David King William KingI Amos Calender of Buffalo. Ceritfy that at the request of the above named Chiefs of the Six Nations of Indians I read to them the annexed talk throe Henry York one of their people from Battaraugh who interpreted the same and the above Chiefs declared through the same Interpreter that it was their unanimous Voice Amos Callender At Buffalo. Indian Village January 1. 1818 We the undersigned being present, Certify as above Jabez B. Hyde Eleazer Colburn We the undersigned further certify that the annexed Chiefs further requested that they wished to add to their talk as follows. viz. - that they wished to remind their Father the President of their readings in the late War with Great Britain to take up arms in the defense of their Common Country - Their father will claim to his confidence and protection Amos Callender Jabez B. Hyde Young King - would desire through his Father, the President of the United States to express his grateful acknowledgements to the Government for the Pension they were pleased to settle upon him in consequence of wounds received during the late War, that he has understood it was to be paid Quarterly - he would inform his Father that he has received only three Quarterly payments, that he nor any of his friends have been able to find the road by which he might avail himself of his Money in this way. He would thank his Father to point out a way in which he may in future receive his money, agreeable to the act of Government. At the Special request of Young King Amos Callender
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Creator: Kerr, William J.
Date: 1818-05-28
Text: Niagara May 28h 1818 Dear Sir, I wrote you last winter by two Mohawk boys the Grand Children of Capt. Duncan who were then on their way to see him. - Their Parents are anxious to hear how they got on after they left this, and any other information you can give them -. Excuse the liberty I have taken - and oblige Dr Sir Your Most ob. Ser. --- William J. Kerr Mr. Jasper Parrish Canandaigua State of N. York

Creator: [Hugh or August Pistor or Piston]
Date: 1818-12-[10]
Text: Dw in. 1818 Augt. Piston

Date: 1819-05-18
Text: Know all men by these presents that we Jacob Dockstader called in the Oneida language Jacob Towah hagalaquon son of Capt Honjury To onwenloloquon of the Revolutionary army an Oneida Indian, and William Lacohalasee son of Lieut John Lacohalasee of the said army also an Oneida Indian, and Taneka alea-tuns-than, widow of Lieut Cornelius Ca-herkitoloon, of the same army, and Abraham John, son of Capt. John Ota-aweeh-ttoon of the same army, and Anna. Ja-co-ta-loon-ho grand daughter of Lieut....
Show moreKnow all men by these presents that we Jacob Dockstader called in the Oneida language Jacob Towah hagalaquon son of Capt Honjury To onwenloloquon of the Revolutionary army an Oneida Indian, and William Lacohalasee son of Lieut John Lacohalasee of the said army also an Oneida Indian, and Taneka alea-tuns-than, widow of Lieut Cornelius Ca-herkitoloon, of the same army, and Abraham John, son of Capt. John Ota-aweeh-ttoon of the same army, and Anna. Ja-co-ta-loon-ho grand daughter of Lieut. Cornelius Oqui-ontaa of the Same army and David O Coon-tatekha, son of Lieut Henjost To-we-sa-quol-hoon of the same army, do hereby and severally appoint & each for himself and herself appoints Capt Jasper Parish of Canandaigua in the county of Ontario & State of New York his & her attorney to ask for, demand & receive at the proper department of the Government of the United States for our respective use & benefit & for that of the other heirs of the Officers above named the customary assurance for the lands due to the said Officers for their respective services in the Revolutionary War and to do all acts necessary for procuring such assurance the same as we would do were we personally present. In witness whereof we have respectively set our hands and seal to these presents this 25th day of September 1824. Jacob Towah hagalaquon William Lacohalasee Tanekalea tunstha Anna Ja-co-ta-loon Abraham John Atonine Kiketote David Oloontatchkha Signed & sealed in presence of Saml Dakin Atty for O. IndiansAlso the following persons have signed those premises - Elisabeth Kawanayale Margarett Skeaundo The above is signed & sealed in presents of Charles G. Eggleston Oneida Sept. 27 - 1824Oneida Sept 27 Paid 37 1/2 Capt Parrish Indian Agent Canandagua
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Creator: Calhoun, John C.
Date: 1820-02-19
Text: Department of War, 19th February, 1820 (Circular) Sir, The practice of Indian Chiefs in visiting the seat of government, is attended with great inconvenience, as it is impossible to spare any time to devote to their affairs, from the more important and pressing business of the nation. In future the Chiefs of the Several Indian tribes must not be permitted to visit the seat of government, unless this Department is first notified, throe' their agent, of their desire to do so, and its...
Show moreDepartment of War, 19th February, 1820 (Circular) Sir, The practice of Indian Chiefs in visiting the seat of government, is attended with great inconvenience, as it is impossible to spare any time to devote to their affairs, from the more important and pressing business of the nation. In future the Chiefs of the Several Indian tribes must not be permitted to visit the seat of government, unless this Department is first notified, throe' their agent, of their desire to do so, and its sanction is obtained to the measure. You will inform the chiefs of the nation to which you are agent, of this order on the subject, and that, if they visit the seat of government without complying with it, they will have to beat their own expenses. I have the honor to be, Your most obedt. Servt. J. C. Calhoun Superintendents and Agents for Indian Affairs
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Date: 1820-09-21
Text: Whereas by an act passed in the first year of our Reign initialed "An Act to enable his majesty to grant pensions to officers and attendants upon His ____ late majesty and other persons to whom "His said late Majesty had granted pensions and allowances "it was found expedient to enable us to make some provisions for certain of the Officers Attendants and Servants of Om lake Royal Father of happy and glorious memory and for certain person to whom on said late Royal Father had...
Show moreWhereas by an act passed in the first year of our Reign initialed "An Act to enable his majesty to grant pensions to officers and attendants upon His ____ late majesty and other persons to whom "His said late Majesty had granted pensions and allowances "it was found expedient to enable us to make some provisions for certain of the Officers Attendants and Servants of Om lake Royal Father of happy and glorious memory and for certain person to whom on said late Royal Father had granted pensions and Allowances payable out of his privy … And it was therefore enabled that it should be lawful for US to grant such pensions and allowances to such persons as he might think for not exceeding to any person the amount of the Salary allowance or person which he or she received immediately preceding the Demise of our said take Royal Father and not exceeding in the whole the sum of twenty one thousand seven hundred and fifteen pounds sixteen shillings and six pence per annum ad to charge the same upon the consolidated fund of the United Kingdom official Britain and ireland and which pensions so to be granted should commence from the 5th day of July 1820 and lo be paid and payable quarterly at the deceitful of the Exchequer at Westminster out of the said consolidated Fund free and clear of and from all taxes changes and other deductions whatsoever And whereas we are graciously pleased to give and grant into Richard Warrington ….. annuity or Yearly pension of one hundred and thirty pounds to commence from she said 5th day of July 1820 Our will and Pleasure is and we do hereby direct authorize and command that you do free and pay or cause to be issued and paid out of any Money which now is or which from time to time shall be and remain in the recipe of the … of the Monies comparing the Consolidated and offered Britain and Ireland into the Intact: in office: Audit: Receipt: … said Richard Warrington or to his assigns the said Annuity or Yearly pension of One hundred and thirty pounds for and during the life of the said Richard Warrington … account and without any fees or charges to be demanded or taken for paying the same or any part thereof to commence and take effect from the said 5th day of July 1820 and from henceforth to be paid quarterly on the four most usual days of payment in the ;year that is to say the 10th day of October the 5th day of January the 5th day of April and the 5th day of July in each and every year And for so doing this shall be your warrant given at our Point at Carlton House this 21st day of Septemeber 1820 In the first year of our Reign By his Majesty's Command The Commissions of our Treasury [illegible Ed Robers Dept :Cler: Pellium… 11th ..1839..
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Date: 1821-05-28
Text: $100 Recd of Le Roy Bayard and Mr. Evers & Thomas Morris per the hands of Jasper Parrish Sub Agent to the Six Nations of Indians one hundred Dollars it being in full for an Annuity due me by an agreement made with Robert Morris at Big Tree in September 1797 up to September 1820 - Signed Duplicate Receipts Dated Buffalo May 28th. 1821 In presence of H. Cunningham E. P. Parrish Young KingYoung King's Rect. $100 1821$6000 We the Sachems Chiefs and Warriors of the Seneca Nation do...
Show more$100 Recd of Le Roy Bayard and Mr. Evers & Thomas Morris per the hands of Jasper Parrish Sub Agent to the Six Nations of Indians one hundred Dollars it being in full for an Annuity due me by an agreement made with Robert Morris at Big Tree in September 1797 up to September 1820 - Signed Duplicate Receipts Dated Buffalo May 28th. 1821 In presence of H. Cunningham E. P. Parrish Young KingYoung King's Rect. $100 1821$6000 We the Sachems Chiefs and Warriors of the Seneca Nation do acknowledge to have receive from the United States per the hands of Jasper Parrish Sub-Agent of the U. S. to the Six Nations of Indians Six thousand Dollars in full for the interest due on the Stock held in trust by the President of the United States for the use of the said Seneca Nation of Indians Buffalo May 28th 1821 Signed Duplicates Young King Red Jacket Corn Planter Little Billy Black Snake Captain Pollard Captain Shongo Captain Strong Little Beard Chief Warrior In presence of H. Cunningham Jones Jno Lay JR H. PrattExpedient - Signed - Cannandagua Apr. 8th 1799- Moles Hawley Emos Hawley Daniel Steele Joel Junks Harvey Steck Henry Hawley …Hawley Thad Remington Jonas Hastings Holland Godding Hugh Jameson John Cooley
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Date: 1821-05-28
Text: $170 We the undersigned two warriors of the Seneca Nation of Indians do acknowledge to have received from the United States through Peter Hagner Esqrs Office by the hands of Jasper Parrish Sub-Agent one hundred and seventy six Dollars in full for our services as volunteers in the service of the United States under Capt. Pollard from the 1st day of June 1814 to the 1st day of May 1815 - Buffalo May 28th 1821 Signed Duplicates In presence of Jno Lay Jr E. P. Parrish Twenty Canoes Hanging Tree N...
Show more$170 We the undersigned two warriors of the Seneca Nation of Indians do acknowledge to have received from the United States through Peter Hagner Esqrs Office by the hands of Jasper Parrish Sub-Agent one hundred and seventy six Dollars in full for our services as volunteers in the service of the United States under Capt. Pollard from the 1st day of June 1814 to the 1st day of May 1815 - Buffalo May 28th 1821 Signed Duplicates In presence of Jno Lay Jr E. P. Parrish Twenty Canoes Hanging Tree N. B. the word "Son"after "Twenty Canoes" omitted by mistakeTwenty Canoes Son & Hanging Tree Recd. $170 28 May 1821 No. 3. Duplicate
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Creator: Young, James
Date: 1821-10-11
Text: Trulca ...11 Oct. 1821 To Capt. Parrish Agent of the Six Nations: Sir, I am requested by the Chiefs in council to inform you that they … do their endeavor (as soon as it is in their power,) to make William Pintuck up to the lots of his mile but- they do not expect that they can do it, as soon as next Spring but will as soon it is in their power-- They wish you to know … the matter and make this necessary arrangements to meet the circumstances of the caro. They hope for an answer if necessary...
Show moreTrulca ...11 Oct. 1821 To Capt. Parrish Agent of the Six Nations: Sir, I am requested by the Chiefs in council to inform you that they … do their endeavor (as soon as it is in their power,) to make William Pintuck up to the lots of his mile but- they do not expect that they can do it, as soon as next Spring but will as soon it is in their power-- They wish you to know … the matter and make this necessary arrangements to meet the circumstances of the caro. They hope for an answer if necessary from you. I am Sir Yours, James Young Mrs. Young has had an attack of fever but is recovering from it and gaining her strength fast. Her respects with my own to Mrs. P- yourself and family.12 1/2 Capt. Jasper Parrish Canandaigua Ontario Co.
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Creator: Redfield, Herman J.
Date: 1822-06-06
Text: To Red Jacket, John Fop, John Bluesky Cornplanter, David Sky, Capt. Jemmy, erter Bldwin and Bigfriar, Since you were here I have seen Mr. Bingham. He thinks that the General Council of all the Six Nations have not resolved that they will not have a missionary at Tonewanda, as you told me - He says that your great council will meet in a few days. If so I would advise you to be quiet until after the council meets. Mr. Bingham says, that if they resolve that they will not have a missionary at...
Show moreTo Red Jacket, John Fop, John Bluesky Cornplanter, David Sky, Capt. Jemmy, erter Bldwin and Bigfriar, Since you were here I have seen Mr. Bingham. He thinks that the General Council of all the Six Nations have not resolved that they will not have a missionary at Tonewanda, as you told me - He says that your great council will meet in a few days. If so I would advise you to be quiet until after the council meets. Mr. Bingham says, that if they resolve that they will not have a missionary at Tonewanda he will immediately go away ------ Herman J. Redfield Le Roy June 6th 1822 True CopyH. J. Redfield Letter June 6 1829Copy of a letter to Red Jacket & others Chiefs of the Seneca Nation
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Creator: Savage, John
Date: 1822-07-26
Text: On back: John Savage letter July 26, 1822 Jasper Parrish Esqr Canandaigua N York Albany July 26 State of New York Comptrollers Office Albany July 26, 1822. Dear Sir Yours of the 22d instant enclosing receipts for Indian annuities paid by you, is received - I have drawn a warrant in your favor for $34. the amount of your amount. - I am Sir, very respectfully Your obedt Servt (Signed) John Savage Compt Jasper Parrish Esqr Canandaigua

Creator: Elkinton. [Joseph] S.
Date: 1822-09-22
Text: Allegany 9 mo 17th 1822 Respected friend The woman whose home was burned some time ago, at Alleany about which I wrote thee on behalf of Robinson a few days since, understood by the runner who lately returned from Buffalo, that these wished her to come there at the approaching division of dry goods amongst the Natives - She is very much taken up & has been for some time past, in taking care of the children who attend school under my instruction & it is difficult for her to have them,...
Show moreAllegany 9 mo 17th 1822 Respected friend The woman whose home was burned some time ago, at Alleany about which I wrote thee on behalf of Robinson a few days since, understood by the runner who lately returned from Buffalo, that these wished her to come there at the approaching division of dry goods amongst the Natives - She is very much taken up & has been for some time past, in taking care of the children who attend school under my instruction & it is difficult for her to have them, as several of them are small & not capable of cooking &c for themselves - The Indian woman (Sally) is willing to leave to thyself what thee may think proper to give her, on account of her misfortune - being so peculiarly situated with respect to taking care of the school children. Thy friend respectfully Joe Elkinton To Jasper ParrishJasper Parrish Indian Agent BuffaloSot Elkinton letter Sept 17. 1822
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Creator: Calhoun, John C.
Date: 1823-03-14
Text: Contemporary copy of a talk made by John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War under President Monroe, to three chiefs of the Seneca Nation who went to Washington in 1823 on a mission relating to Indian affairs.Brothers, I heard with an attentive ear the talks which you have made to me and have since carefully reflected upon the several points upon which you complain, and now makes you the following answer. That with respect to a Blacksmith, the Treaty of the 11th of November 1794 with the six nations...
Show moreContemporary copy of a talk made by John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War under President Monroe, to three chiefs of the Seneca Nation who went to Washington in 1823 on a mission relating to Indian affairs.Brothers, I heard with an attentive ear the talks which you have made to me and have since carefully reflected upon the several points upon which you complain, and now makes you the following answer. That with respect to a Blacksmith, the Treaty of the 11th of November 1794 with the six nations made ample provision, by an annuity of $4,500, for this object among others; and if no Blacksmith has been employed for the benefit of your nation, the Agent will be instructed to see that you are furnished with you due proportion of Blacksmith's work, to be paid for out of your annuity above mentioned. That as regards the annuity usually paid to you in goods, which you state to be less in quantity latterly than formally, it is presumed the difference may have arisen from the goods having been purchased and forwarded by the Superintendent of Indian Trade, whose office was kept at this place, as the law then prescribed; but as the Indian Trading Department was abolished by Congress about a year ago the money will now always be remitted to your Agent, to be laid out in such goods as you may wish him to purchase, at New York or any other place where they can be had of a suitable quality and on the best terms. Your request, to have the copies of the treaties with the six nations, with which you were formerly furnished, renewed, is granted. But as the Department is very busy, and it will take some time to prepare the copies, they cannot be given to you now, but will be forwarded to you by mail as soon as there is sufficient leisure to attend to them. You state that Captain Parrish, your Agent, is going contrary to orders, and wish him and Capt. Jones the Interpreter to be put aside. Captain Parrish has been for many years acting as your Agent, and some of the Chiefs of the six nations have recently expressed themselves well satisfied with his conduct and also with that of the Interpreter, and wish them continued. But as the government has no desire to protect the Agent when he acts wrong, the printed copy of the proceedings of the Great Indian Council held at Tonewanta in August last, which was transmitted to this Department and contained charges against Capt Parrish similar to those which you have now made, was enclosed to Genl. Peter B. Porter, a gentleman of great respectability, and who is well known to your nation, in order that he might investigate the charges, which he did; and it appears by the report which he has made to this Department that the charges were not well founded. The Government considers itself bound to sustain its officers while their conduct is correct; but if any charges are brought against the Agent or the Interpreter, and supported by proper evidence, they will be immediately displaced. But to remove all ground of complaint in future on the subject of the annuity the Agent will be directed to call on you for a list of such goods as you may want your annuity paid in, to purchase them in New York, or any other convenient place, on the best terms they can be had, and to distribute them among you in the presence of some respectable person in whom you have confidence. As to the ministers who are among you, whom you state have caused a division in your Councils, they are not personally known to the Government, but they are usually some of or best men, whose object is of a very different character - it is to give you good advice, which if attended to, instead of dividing and making you enemies to each other, will unite you in the bonds of friendship and peace. You say that there are two pathes - one for the white man, and another for the Red man - This was the case and did well enough many years ago, when the Red people were numerous and roamed at large over this great Island and lived upon game, with which it then abounded; but now, that their numbers have become small, confined to narrow limits, and game scarce; if not voluntarily done, necessity will, eventually, compel the Red man to leave his path and travel in that of the white man - to abandon his accustomed habits and pursuits for those of civilized life. As to your objections to remove to Green Bay, it is entirely at your optino to go or stay; the Government will never take any steps to compel you to do either; you are at perfect liberty to follow your inclination in this respect. But it is believed that your interest would be promoted by a removal to that country - The distance which it would place between you and the white settlements would prevent the collisions which now frequently happen between you; the various tribes composing the six nations, which are now scattered over several distinct and distant reservations, could then be united in one body on one tract of Country owned in common by all, where game is plenty, and where your settlements would be, for many years to come, unmolested by the too near approach of those of the white people. What I now say is not intended to urge you to move; it is only offered to your consideration in the way of advice, and you are free to adopt or reject it, according to your inclinations. You complain of the white settlers cutting your timber without your consent and stealing your horses and Cows. This furnished evince of the truth of what I have just said to you. Surrounded as you are now by the white people, bad men will, in spite of the law and all of our efforts to prevent it, sometimes trespass upon you. The Department is, however, disposed to extend to you the justice which the law allows; and if you will exhibit a specific statement of the depredations which have been committed upon your property, with the necessary evidence to support it, it will be considered by the Department and such reparation ordered as may appear to be proper. I take this opportunity to mention that the proprietors of the right to purchase your lands are as much interested as yourselves to prevent the timber from being cut down and destroyed, and for the better securing it against depredations they are desirous to have the lands surveyed. As this measure will not effect your rights in the smallest degree and will be advantageous to the proprietors, it is presumed you will have no objection to permitting them to proceed with it. You have now finished your business, and I hope satisfactorily. I have allowed you $150, out of the Indian Fund to pay your expenses home; if you think that is not sufficient and wish an advance from your annuity, I will direct it to be made, to a reasonable amount. Given under my hand and at the seal of the War Office of the United States, at the City of Washington this 14th day of March, in the year of our Lord 1823. J. C. Calhoun.Copy of a Talk made by the Secretary of War to - Red Jacket Major Berry & Cornplanter, Chiefs of the Seneca Nation residing in N. York March 14, 1823
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Date: 1823-12-09
Text: Tuscarora Village 9 Dect 1823 Report from the Tuscarora Nation of Indians I have complied with your wish I would inform you the condition of the Tuscarora Nation. Our Nation containes about two hundred & fifty. And they all get their living by farming. there are many of our people who have pretty good farms. Some of the families sell forty bushels of corn above their own use likewise wheat and from fifty to one hundred & fifty & two hundred bushels of corn & wheat. And also...
Show moreTuscarora Village 9 Dect 1823 Report from the Tuscarora Nation of Indians I have complied with your wish I would inform you the condition of the Tuscarora Nation. Our Nation containes about two hundred & fifty. And they all get their living by farming. there are many of our people who have pretty good farms. Some of the families sell forty bushels of corn above their own use likewise wheat and from fifty to one hundred & fifty & two hundred bushels of corn & wheat. And also some of our farmers sells from five to twenty tons of Hay. Since the late war there has been two frain houses built & likewise three good barns. We do not build farmhouses generally on account of the scarcity of pine timber. The farming utensils which are given to us from Government are faithfully used by our people. We have had a school for a number of years. but on account of the ill management of the school it was given up for a time but we expect to have one soon We have likewise had a minister for about twenty three years. but our Minister has been dismissed from us We soon expect to have one sent to us Our Nation I think entered the covenant with the New York Missionary Society in 1800 & in 1820 transferred to the W. F. M. Society We have a church consisting of about twenty members - We feel very thankful to the Government of U. States for their patronage and the many favors which we so frequently receive from the Government - We really hope that the Government will not be discouraged with our backwardness in complying with their admonitions and good will to us - but we hope that they will bear with our infirmities & still continue to encourage us - We hope in time that we will share with our white brethren in all their blessings both civil and religious which they enjoy We have done what you wished by sending this Your friends David Corkick A Tuscarora Chief.Coppy of David Corkick Letter Decr 9, 1823 Sent to the War Department
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Date: 1824
Text: And Whereas it has been stated by the Cayuga Nation that they claim compensation for certain Lands at a place called the painted post alledging that the same were not sold by them, but where sold as they assert by the Seneca nation. And Whereas the said Cayuga nation have also stated that some Lands near the upper end of the Cayuga Lake had been by them given to the Pawnees, and for which they alledge no compensation has been made - Now we the said Agents do promise to report the said several...
Show moreAnd Whereas it has been stated by the Cayuga Nation that they claim compensation for certain Lands at a place called the painted post alledging that the same were not sold by them, but where sold as they assert by the Seneca nation. And Whereas the said Cayuga nation have also stated that some Lands near the upper end of the Cayuga Lake had been by them given to the Pawnees, and for which they alledge no compensation has been made - Now we the said Agents do promise to report the said several statements to the Legislature of the State of New York; to the end that enquiry may be made in the premises and such measures adopted as justice may require -And the said Agents do also promise that they will represent to the Legislature of this State that the Cayugas request that Captain Chapin might have one mile square of Land part of the tract now sold by them to the State to the intent that the Legislative will in the premises may be known-And Whereas they the said Cayugas have represented that if in the one mile square there they suppose there is a Silver mine, some difficulties might arise as to the working of the said mine, We do promise to recommend to the Legislature that such provision may be made in the premises, as ah all assure to the Cayuga Nation a full participation of the advantages ensuing from such Mine.Ch. Shuyler John Cantines D. Brookes John RichardsonGenl Schuyler & others promise to enquire respecting a tract of land claimed by the Cayugas.
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Date: 1826 n.d.
Text: The Commissioners of the State of New York To Horatio Jones ---- Dr. To my service attending as Interpreter from the 11th June to the 2nd July 21 Days at 24/ pr day $63 - Horatio Jones July 2, 1802 Gentlemen please to pay the above sum Sixty three Dollars to Jasper Parrish & you will much oblige Your hum Servt. Horatio Jones Mr. Ezra Lamidien and Oliver Phelps Esq & C D Cooper Commissns of the State of New York Cananaugaras 2nd July 1802Sir Inclosed is a small Note against Richard...
Show moreThe Commissioners of the State of New York To Horatio Jones ---- Dr. To my service attending as Interpreter from the 11th June to the 2nd July 21 Days at 24/ pr day $63 - Horatio Jones July 2, 1802 Gentlemen please to pay the above sum Sixty three Dollars to Jasper Parrish & you will much oblige Your hum Servt. Horatio Jones Mr. Ezra Lamidien and Oliver Phelps Esq & C D Cooper Commissns of the State of New York Cananaugaras 2nd July 1802Sir Inclosed is a small Note against Richard Knight. I understand that he resides in your Vicinity - I wish you would be so good as to try to collect it of him - and you will oblige your friend -10-- John H. FrisbeeDoctor Frisbee letter Octr. 5, 1805 Capt Jasp Canan Nordly Sent TaylorCanandaigua June 28th 1826 Robert White Esq. Cash Dear Sir This will be handed to you by Capt. Parrish One of the Directors of this Institution. Should Capt. Parrish wish for Two, or Three Thousand Dollars, be pleased to Cash his draft on me for that amount- I am very Respectfully Your On a. obt. Servt. H. Willison Cash
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Creator: Harris, T. S.
Date: 1826-02-08
Text: Seneca Mission Feb. 8. To J. Parrish Esqr Dear Sir, This is to inform you that the roll of Blankets &c which were forwarded to the Station for the benefit of the Indian School, has safely come to hand. As you did not particularly mention the mode in which they were forwarded I did not know where or of whom to inquire respecting them. They lay in Mr. Rathbun's baggage-room some weeks I believe before I heard from them. You will please accept this apology, for my not acknowledging...
Show moreSeneca Mission Feb. 8. To J. Parrish Esqr Dear Sir, This is to inform you that the roll of Blankets &c which were forwarded to the Station for the benefit of the Indian School, has safely come to hand. As you did not particularly mention the mode in which they were forwarded I did not know where or of whom to inquire respecting them. They lay in Mr. Rathbun's baggage-room some weeks I believe before I heard from them. You will please accept this apology, for my not acknowledging their reception earlier. Sir, Your obliged friend T. S. Harris J. Parrish Esqr CanandaiguaJasper Parrish Esqr. Canandaigua N. Y.Rev. T. S. Harris letter Feby. 4, 1826
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Creator: [Prime, Nathaniel]
Date: 1826-06-28
Text: Canandaigua June 28th 1826 Nathl. Prime Esq: Dear Sir Allow me to introduce to you the Bearer of this Capt. Jasper Parrish, on of our most wealthy, and respectable Citizens. Capt. Parrish having expressed a wish to become acquainted with you, have induced me to give him this Letter - - - - I am very Respectfully Your mo obt Servt W. N. GibsonNathaniel Prme Esq. New York

Date: 1826-07-7
Text: New York July 7th 1826 Annuity Duplicate Jasper Parrish, Esqr. Sub Agent of the United States to the Six Nations of Indians Bot of Cobb & Antis 4 ps White Flannel 184 yds @ 44 1/2 81.42 2 " Yellow do 92 " 30. 27.60 6 " Red do 276 " 39 3/8 108.67 4 " Saved Tist Blue Cloth 77 1/2 84 82.34 6 " " " " do 112 1/2 107 140.63 1 " Blud Mix do 16 2/4 101 33.50 1 " " " do 17 1/2 187 39.37 100 Pair 4 1/2 Point Blanket 201 250.00 8 ps...
Show moreNew York July 7th 1826 Annuity Duplicate Jasper Parrish, Esqr. Sub Agent of the United States to the Six Nations of Indians Bot of Cobb & Antis 4 ps White Flannel 184 yds @ 44 1/2 81.42 2 " Yellow do 92 " 30. 27.60 6 " Red do 276 " 39 3/8 108.67 4 " Saved Tist Blue Cloth 77 1/2 84 82.34 6 " " " " do 112 1/2 107 140.63 1 " Blud Mix do 16 2/4 101 33.50 1 " " " do 17 1/2 187 39.37 100 Pair 4 1/2 Point Blanket 201 250.00 8 ps Light Calico 224 18c 40.52 14 " do 292 14 54.88 40 " American Brown Shirtings 1283 2/4 10 1/2 134.79 29 " " Bleached do 938 2/4 10 3/4 100.91 10 " " " do 313 10 1/2 32.86 20 " " Plaid 813 1/2 13c 105.72 26 " " Stripe 496 3/4 14 69.54 9 " Dowlas 596 15 89.40 12 1/2 doz. Turkey Red HKfs 24/ 37.50 6 Boxes c 12/ 1 do 10/ 1 do 8/ 111.25 1,440.70 New York July 7. 1826 Rec of Jasper Parrish Esqr. Fourteen hundred & forty 70/100 Dollars in full of the above account. Signed duplicates Cobb & Antis$1,440.70 We the Chiefs and Warriors of the Seneca Nation of Indians do acknowledge to have received of the United States by the hands of Jasper Parrish Sub Agent, Fourteen hundred & forty 70/100 Dollars, in goods, agreeable to the within Invoice, being part of our Annuity for the year 1826. Signed Duplicates in presence of Charles F. Coit Thomson S. Harris Buffalo August 22d 1826 Red Jacket Corn Planter Black Snake Young King Col Pollard Big Kettle Saccaresa Chief Warrior Capt Shongo Little Beard John Sky Capt Strong Tall Chief Jim Robinson Blue Eyes White Seneca Onondga PeterNo. 5 Red Jacket & Other Receipt $1440.70 August 22 1826 Annuity Duplicate
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Creator: McKenney, Thomas L.
Date: 1827-12-20
Text: Department of War Off: Ind: Affairs 20th Decr 1827 To Capt. Jasper Parrish, U. S. Sub-Agent, &c. Sir, Complains have been preferred, by the British Minister, to the Department of State, and by that conduct of the St. Regis Indians, which is represented to have been disorderly to an extent which demands the interference of the Government. The outrages complained of, are said to have been committed in June last. The Secretary of War directs that you ascertain the nature and extent of the...
Show moreDepartment of War Off: Ind: Affairs 20th Decr 1827 To Capt. Jasper Parrish, U. S. Sub-Agent, &c. Sir, Complains have been preferred, by the British Minister, to the Department of State, and by that conduct of the St. Regis Indians, which is represented to have been disorderly to an extent which demands the interference of the Government. The outrages complained of, are said to have been committed in June last. The Secretary of War directs that you ascertain the nature and extent of the disturbance; and report the same to him. It may be proper, to enlighten the Indians, in regard to the line which divides the United States, from his Britanick Majesty's possessions in Canada; and require it of all the Indians, who may claim to be under the protection of the American Government, to enroll themselves. To such you will say, in the name of the President of the United States, that if they remain on the American side of the permanent guide, and live peaceably and conform to our Counsels, they will be protected; but if they shall cross the line, and commit violence, they will be left to be punished, by the forces of Canada. Inform them distinctly, on the subject of their new relations, which the dividing line imposes; and assure them, that no protection will be afforded, by the American Government, if they cross it, and commit violence of any kind, either upon those Indians living on the British side, or the subjects of the King residing there. I am, very respectfully, yr obt Servt. Tho. L. McKenneyDepartment of War Off: Ind: Affairs 20th Decr 1827 To Capt. Jasper Parrish, U. S. Sub-Agent, &c. Sir, Complains have been preferred, by the British Minister, to the Department of State, and by that conduct of the St. Regis Indians, which is represented to have been disorderly to an extent which demands the interference of the Government. The outrages complained of, are said to have been committed in June last. The Secretary of War directs that you ascertain the nature and extent of the disturbance; and report the same to him. It may be proper, to enlighten the Indians, in regard to the line which divides the United States, from his Britanick Majesty's possessions in Canada; and require it of all the Indians, who may claim to be under the protection of the American Government, to enroll themselves. To such you will say, in the name of the President of the United States, that if they remain on the American side of the permanent guide, and live peaceably and conform to our Counsels, they will be protected; but if they shall cross the line, and commit violence, they will be left to be punished, by the forces of Canada. Inform them distinctly, on the subject of their new relations, which the dividing line imposes; and assure them, that no protection will be afforded, by the American Government, if they cross it, and commit violence of any kind, either upon those Indians living on the British side, or the subjects of the King residing there. I am, very respectfully, yr obt Servt. Tho. L. McKenney
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Creator: Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836
Date: 1828-01-01
Text: Agency of the U. S. to the Six Nations of Indians - Canandaigua 1 Jany 1828 Sir, I have received your letter of the 20th ult. informing me of some disorderly conduct of the St Regis Indians, which has become a subject of complaint from the ministry of his Brittanic Majesty residing at Washington. - I shall give prompt attention to this subject by repairing to that Tillage in person, if my health will permit, and if not, I will send an official Agent who shall make diligent enquiry into the...
Show moreAgency of the U. S. to the Six Nations of Indians - Canandaigua 1 Jany 1828 Sir, I have received your letter of the 20th ult. informing me of some disorderly conduct of the St Regis Indians, which has become a subject of complaint from the ministry of his Brittanic Majesty residing at Washington. - I shall give prompt attention to this subject by repairing to that Tillage in person, if my health will permit, and if not, I will send an official Agent who shall make diligent enquiry into the cause of the complaints, and to faithfully warn them of the consequences of any disorderly conduct, and in due time I will make report to your department I am Sir, very respectfully Your mo. obdt. Srv Jasper Parrish Sub Agent Thoms L. McKinny, Esq. Indian Office Washington
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Date: 1828-01
Text: No. 4 Tsier-hen Sa-ia-gos-gats ten - Ga-ien-ta-ron-wen - Picking Wood Te-ho-ta-ra-sen- - Twenty Chimneys Tsie-te-wen-ron- - We will say again Sa-ti-io-gwi-res- - Even Whips Ta-ia-got-ha-re - They are talking Ga-hon-wa-se - New Canoe Tha-nen-ris-hon Te-gano-ta-sen - Twenty Rushes Reg-sis - Pelo Tio-gws-no-ron - Valuable Company Te-hok-sea-sion - He has opened it Te-ga-hon-wen-oe-re - Canoes are falling Tsis-go-go - Robin Erot - Jew car-hi-is - Good Woods Sa-go-wen-no-ria-hon - Interferer of...
Show moreNo. 4 Tsier-hen Sa-ia-gos-gats ten - Ga-ien-ta-ron-wen - Picking Wood Te-ho-ta-ra-sen- - Twenty Chimneys Tsie-te-wen-ron- - We will say again Sa-ti-io-gwi-res- - Even Whips Ta-ia-got-ha-re - They are talking Ga-hon-wa-se - New Canoe Tha-nen-ris-hon Te-gano-ta-sen - Twenty Rushes Reg-sis - Pelo Tio-gws-no-ron - Valuable Company Te-hok-sea-sion - He has opened it Te-ga-hon-wen-oe-re - Canoes are falling Tsis-go-go - Robin Erot - Jew car-hi-is - Good Woods Sa-go-wen-no-ria-hon - Interferer of Speech Ca-son-nion - Things are on Ta-ha-hen-te - He is forward Te-ga-hon-wa-sen - Twenty Canoes Ta-gon-nis - Shoe Maker A-ion-wa-es Te-wa-tas-ha-ria-ge - Broken Knife Tio-hon-so-te - Double House Sa-go-ha-we-tha - He takes them along Te-gan-ia-ta-ro-gen - Between the Rivers Ga-ri-wa-ti-ronTho-ron-ion-go - Hit the cloud Sa-go-ie-nas - Kitchum A-la-wak-hon Ta-re-ha- - Mitchel Cook Ta-ion-hen-se-re - Brake of day Then-non-so-got-tha - goes thrum the House Ga-na-wu-ien-ton - Swampy Tha-ron-ia-wa-gon - Hole in the cloud o-na-sa-gen-ra - White Swan Sga-we-ion-to-wans A-sigwa-ti-se - Drawing a Spear Ga-ya-ra-wa-gon - Bag shook Te-ho-hon-wa-gweh - he took the canoe up A-ri-wa-kin-ha - Disputer Ga-na-so-hon - Feathers in the water Te-ga-na-gon - Scratched D-na-we-ra - Springs A-nents-hon-tie - Arms Flying Sose - Joseph Go-a-wi - Floating along Ga-ra-to-hon- - Quits in the water Ga-ri-wi-io - Good word A-gox - Eagle Sga-ne-gor-hose-sen A-wet-ha-ron-gwas Nia-ta-rio - Good River Te-ga-no-ta-ti-ron Te-io-ha-te-gwen - different Road A-sen-na-se - New Striker Te-wa-gi-wa-sen - Along the clouds
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Creator: Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836
Date: 1828-01-03
Text: Agency of the U.S. to the Six Nations of Indians - Canandaigua 3d January 1828. To The Chiefs and Warriors of the St. Regis Indians Brothers, I have received from your Father the President of the United States, complaint against you for disorderly conduct toward your neighbors, in committing depredations and violence over the boundary line, on British subjects. - Brothers, ill health prevents me from visiting you in person. The bearer of this letter is my son. - He will communicate to you the...
Show moreAgency of the U.S. to the Six Nations of Indians - Canandaigua 3d January 1828. To The Chiefs and Warriors of the St. Regis Indians Brothers, I have received from your Father the President of the United States, complaint against you for disorderly conduct toward your neighbors, in committing depredations and violence over the boundary line, on British subjects. - Brothers, ill health prevents me from visiting you in person. The bearer of this letter is my son. - He will communicate to you the wish of your father the President. - You will please attend to his communication, and acquaint him with all the facts and circumstances in relation to the difficulties that exist between you and your neighbor. - Your friend and brother. - Jasper Parrish Sub AgentCopy of a letter to the St. Regis Indians Jany. 3, 1828
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Creator: Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836
Date: 1828-01-03
Text: Canandaigua Jany 3, 1828 Instruction for Edward P. Parrish You will proceed to St, Regis, to the Indian Villiage - there you will call the Indian Chiefs & Warriors together in Council; deliver to them my letter, and state to them that you naive a message from the President of the United States, through the far Department.- After the communication is explained to them, you will call on them to explain to you, the outrage' complained of, and said to have en committed in June last. take...
Show moreCanandaigua Jany 3, 1828 Instruction for Edward P. Parrish You will proceed to St, Regis, to the Indian Villiage - there you will call the Indian Chiefs & Warriors together in Council; deliver to them my letter, and state to them that you naive a message from the President of the United States, through the far Department.- After the communication is explained to them, you will call on them to explain to you, the outrage' complained of, and said to have en committed in June last. take it all down in writing. - you must take a list of all the names of the Chiefs, Warriors and headmen, residing with the State of New York - See that they understand where the division line is, - You must hold your Council within our boundary line - let the Indians living on the British side attend the Council, - the communlcatlon from the War Dept you will bring hack with you, - let no one take a Copy of it. - Jasper Parrish Indian AgentInstructions for E. P. Parrish Jany. 3, 1824
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Creator: Parrish, Edward P.
Date: 1828-01-25
Text: No. 3 - Canandaigua 25 Jany 1828 To Jasper Parrish Esqr Sub Agent of the United States to the Six Nations of Indians Sir, Agreeable to your instructions I proceeded immediately to the Indian Village of St. Regis (on the St Lawrence) I then called a Council of the American Indiana also invited the British Indiana to attend, which invitation they accepted. I then read the Communication from Government made inquiries, agreeable to your instructions. I was not able to find that any depredations...
Show moreNo. 3 - Canandaigua 25 Jany 1828 To Jasper Parrish Esqr Sub Agent of the United States to the Six Nations of Indians Sir, Agreeable to your instructions I proceeded immediately to the Indian Village of St. Regis (on the St Lawrence) I then called a Council of the American Indiana also invited the British Indiana to attend, which invitation they accepted. I then read the Communication from Government made inquiries, agreeable to your instructions. I was not able to find that any depredations or violence of any kind had been committed by one party of the Indiana against the other. The nature and extent of the outrage committed in June last by the American Indians, was their hoisting the flag of the United States in Canada (& this was done in the Indian Village, all of which is in Canada) No violence of any kind was used at, or since that time, by one party against the other. - I learnt upon my arrival at St Regis, that two lines had been run by the Commissioners, neither of which has yet been laid down as permanent - In this situation they are without any other boundary line than the old one. -This has been the cause (I fear) of most of the difficulties heretofore existing between them. Both parties are anxious that a boundary line should be fixed through their reservationsat present they differ as to the line that should be called the boundary. The American Indians informed me that the British Indians residing at St. Regis had told them that they must move into the United States in the Spring & leave their Houses &- improvements, most of which are in Canada. The population of the American Indians at St. Regis & within Canada, as near as I could learn is 350 & that of the British Indians 500 - I have endeavoured to enrol the Indians, claiming the protection of this Government, and herewith retort their names - I was well received by the Indians on both sides, and our Indians gave me assurances that they would obey the orders if the President of the United States, and would cultivate friendly feelings towards each other. I am respectfully Edward Parrish -Edward P. Parrish
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Creator: Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836
Date: 1828-01-26
Text: (This First) Canandaigua 26 Jans. 1828 Sir, I beg leave to refer you to my letter of 1 Mar. In obedience to t he order of the Secretary of War, i have commissioned my Son Edward Parrish to repair to the St. Regis Village, from which I was prevented by an attack of the Rh…. which made it improper for me to undertake the journey- I send to you enclosed a copy of my letter of Instructions to him marked No. 1- a copy of my letter to the Indians: No.2 - The report of Edward Parrish…"No.3- a...
Show more(This First) Canandaigua 26 Jans. 1828 Sir, I beg leave to refer you to my letter of 1 Mar. In obedience to t he order of the Secretary of War, i have commissioned my Son Edward Parrish to repair to the St. Regis Village, from which I was prevented by an attack of the Rh…. which made it improper for me to undertake the journey- I send to you enclosed a copy of my letter of Instructions to him marked No. 1- a copy of my letter to the Indians: No.2 - The report of Edward Parrish…"No.3- a list of the names of the Chiefs & Warriors claiming the protection of this Government & No. 4 He returned from this mission on the 24th June after a very fatiguing journey and has acquitted himself to my satisfaction. I have only to add that I believe there will be no more cause of complains from this quarter, and I shall continue to warn them against any improper conduct. I am Sir my respectfully … Joseph Parrish, Subagent of the US to the Six Nations of Indians- MM L.W. Kinney Esqu Indian Office Washington(Copy) Letter to Thomas L. McKinney January 26, 1828
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Creator: King, Jabez
Date: 1828-09-11
Text: Buffalo Sept 11. 1828 To Jasper Parrish three day ago Capt P B Porter came back we took a counsel about our money that we might never lost it at Monday we shall suspect that Mr B Port we must go home, Jasper, Barrish. i should like to tell you that here is a good deal of sickness some are dead Jabez King my father Young KingJabez King's Letter 11th Sebt 1828

Creator: Livingstone
Date: 1828-09-15
Text: Schuylerville 15th Sept 1828 - D Sir, Yours of the 20th let was duly reced - I should have left home for Buffalo this day but for a severe attack of my old complaint - the Erysyphilis - Its rage has subsided under a course of medicine - but it is thought to be imprudent for me to venture out yet - Perhaps I may risque it by Friday next - Having noticed the arrival of Genl Porter I am extremely anxious to see him - Should I not arrive by the time you are ready to leave be pleased to do me the...
Show moreSchuylerville 15th Sept 1828 - D Sir, Yours of the 20th let was duly reced - I should have left home for Buffalo this day but for a severe attack of my old complaint - the Erysyphilis - Its rage has subsided under a course of medicine - but it is thought to be imprudent for me to venture out yet - Perhaps I may risque it by Friday next - Having noticed the arrival of Genl Porter I am extremely anxious to see him - Should I not arrive by the time you are ready to leave be pleased to do me the favor to see Genl P. and learn his opinion as to the propriety of my coming out - I have not recd from Mr Greig the promised statement nor heard from Shege Forward - On the other side an appt by letter has been recd - (I presume without the knowledge of the Indians) - - After conversing with the Secy of War - please to aadvise me whether it is best to close my Report without coming out again - Present my regard to my Red brethren & assure them that the promotion of their welfare is a subject which does & I trust ever will occupy my thoughts Togus au ge swadahen Tone yeine daghPaid 183/4 Schuylerville Sepr 15, 1828 Capt. Jasper Parish Indian Agent Canandaigua If Capt Parish has gone to Buffao the P. Master will please to forward this to him at the Mansion houseLivingstone Letter Sept 15 1828
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