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Book relative to Indian affairs journals to treaties, 1791-1794

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Open book Book relative to Indian affairs journals to treaties, 1791-1794

Title Book relative to Indian affairs journals to treaties, 1791-1794

Creator Parrish, John, 1729-1807

Date 1791-1794

Place Michigan--Detroit, North America--Niagara Falls, Northeastern States, United States

Language English

Subjects Indian captivities, Indians of North America, Iroquois Indians, Moravian Indians, Quakers

Summary Journal kept by John Parrish, regarding his journeys from Philadelphia to three Indian treaty councils, June 12-July 15, 1791, Apr. 30-Aug. 19, 1793, and Sept. 15-Nov. 27, 1794. Includes reports on travel and accomodations, Quaker meetings held enroute, visits to Indian camps, interviews with Indian delegates (Red Jacket, Farmer's Brother, Cornplanter, etc.), interactions with U.S. Commissioners (Timothy Pickering) and British officials (Lt. Gov. Simcoe, Col. England), and negotiations and council meetings. Also comments on Niagara Falls, Jemimah Wilkinson, Indian captives, Detroit, the Moravian Indians, Col. Joseph Brant's efforts with the western Indians, and Gen. Wayne's American army. Contains copies of letters from Lt. Gov. Simcoe, June 3, 1793, and the Moravian Indians, July 5, 1793; "A short account of Silvester Ash's captivity as related by himself"; and "Speech of the commissioners of the United States delivered to the deputation of confederated Indian nations assembled at the rapids of the Miami River," July 31, 1793. Several newspaper articles are also copied in the journal.

Biographical/Historical Note Philadelphia Quaker who advocated emancipation of Negro slaves and fair treatment of the Indians.

Extent 1 v. (141 p.) ; 34 cm

Format Captivity narratives, Diaries, Manuscripts, Travel literature, Treaties

User-Contributed Transcription 1794 WD11 mo. 17. 2 horses were ty'd up without other fodder than what we had with us viz: some Oats. 18. 3 Rose early and set out for Kiler's Tavern about 20 Miles with out inhabitants, crossed Lorrell Hill or Allegahana Mountain, of a prodigious Height, & several miles over, from the Top is a very extensive prospect, we saw one Deer within gun shot & by the tracks they appear to be plenty, we started a Bear which was a Curious sight, he appear'd to be so fat that he could travel but slow. 19. 4 Road about 40 miles to the Widow Harriss's & lodged. 20. 5 Road to Samuel Williams's a place, known by the Name of Munsy farm, we attended friends Meeting agreeable to my prospect before I left Canadoqua, after Meeting James Emlen & I went home with Wm. Ellis, David Bacon and Wm Savory with Samueal Wallace they haveing concluded to go home by the way of Northumberland. 21. 6. James Emlin & I went home with Jess Haines at fishing Creek & lodged comfortably. 22. 7 Road about 16 Miles to Catewissey, crossed the Susquehanna, it was high & rapid, lodged at John Mears a kind friend, paid a visit to Richard Nisbitt and several others. 23. 1 Attended the Meeting to a good degree of Satisfaction, crossed Catewissey & went home with Thomas. 24. 2 Rose early and set out with our friend Thos for Maiden Creek, and reached the Widow Hallows in the evening about 40 miles.

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Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection, Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection

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Call Number VAULT Ayer MS 3146

BibID 991318888805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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