Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

Copy of an Affidavit by Robert Adams, Clerk of Sir William Johnson, respecting his service as Superintendant of Indian Affairs in the Northern District. Indian Records have been taken up by Guy Johnson. Some documents belonging to William Johnson (that were buried in an iron chest) have deteriorated. Addendum by Peter W. Yates, explaining that the notary had previously sent a copy to W. Watts in New York, who will forward the message to London.

Richard Butler and John Gibson, representing Pennsylvania, with representatives of the Six Nations (Docket: "the Southern Senecas"). The treaty is divided into seven articles, defining boundaries between Pennsylvania and Indian lands. Grants American use of the Conewago River and Lake Chadaghqua [Chautauqua], and trading rights.

Copy of the 15 Articles of the Treaty of Fort Harmar, between Governor Arthur St. Clair and the Sachems and Warriors of the Wyandot, Delaware, Ottawa, Chippewa, Pottawatima, and Sac tribes. Totem signatures have been copied at the end of the document.

"Inteligence received from a principal Cayuga Chief called the Blue Coat." [Intelligence]. Learned from Mr. Wemp, the Americans wish to overtake Oswego. The Indians are unsure of what the King wants them to do, and attempt to remain peaceful. Docket: Received May 6, 1790 Copy sent to Headquarters May 10.

Recommending Monsieur de Bartzet to assist them. Bartzet wishes to accompany the Indians who plan to join with the American Army and Governor St. Clair against hostile tribes in the West.

Jeffers, Lieut. in the 1st US Regiment, reports on visits to Cornplanter and New Arrow. Includes quoted statement from Corn Planter, expressing his dissatisfaction with the Treaty of Painted Post. The Allaghany Indians state they were paid too little for the land they sold to the United States. Request for meat to be sent to the Garrison.

Copy of a speech by Butler to the Chiefs of the Five Nations. Bulter censures the Indians for not respecting the treaties made at Fort Stanwix in 1784 and Muskingum in 1789. Western tribes continue to attack the citizens.

Docket: "Mr. Street's Memo of the Settlements in the Indian Country for Sir John Johnson." Description of American Settlements made on the land of the Six Nations in Pennsylvania. The settlements lie near the Genessee River and are producing large amounts of food.

Speech of the Shawanese and Delawares to "Father" in Detroit; plan to lay siege to Fort Jefferson; request for supplies. True Copy, signed by Thomas Duggan.

Speech requesting that ancestrial land in New York be returned to them. Plan to send a delegation to address Congress. Eight Chief's names, including Ona sa te gen, signed with his mark.