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Title:
The Treaty Held with the Indians of the Six Nations at Philadelphia, in July 1742
To which is Prefix'd an Account of the first Confederacy of the Six Nations, their present Tributaries, Dependents, and Allies
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Treaty Held with the Indians of the Six Nations at Philadelphia, in July 1742" is a historical account documenting the interactions and agreements between the British colonial authorities and the Iroquois Confederacy, composed of the Six Nations. This publication emerged in the early 18th century, a time marked by complex relationships between European settlers and Native American tribes. The book primarily discusses the treaty process, land negotiations, and the intricacies of alliances among the various nations involved. The treaty outlines a significant meeting held in Philadelphia where the Chiefs of the Six Nations gathered with colonial officials to formalize agreements regarding land cessions and the promises of goods in exchange. Throughout the text, the Chiefs express the importance of maintaining friendship and trust, highlighting their commitment to not selling land without proper acknowledgment or compensation. There are discussions about former treaties, ongoing tensions with settlers encroaching on their lands, and the need for mutual cooperation in the face of European colonial challenges. The document serves as an important historical record reflecting the diplomatic practices and cultural values of the Indigenous nations involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Thomas, George, Sir, 1695-1774
EBook No.: 18635
Published: Jun 20, 2006
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Treaties
Subject: Indians of North America -- Treaties
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Treaty Held with the Indians of the Six Nations at Philadelphia, in July 1742
To which is Prefix'd an Account of the first Confederacy of the Six Nations, their present Tributaries, Dependents, and Allies
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Linda Cantoni, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
(www.canadiana.org))
Summary: "The Treaty Held with the Indians of the Six Nations at Philadelphia, in July 1742" is a historical account documenting the interactions and agreements between the British colonial authorities and the Iroquois Confederacy, composed of the Six Nations. This publication emerged in the early 18th century, a time marked by complex relationships between European settlers and Native American tribes. The book primarily discusses the treaty process, land negotiations, and the intricacies of alliances among the various nations involved. The treaty outlines a significant meeting held in Philadelphia where the Chiefs of the Six Nations gathered with colonial officials to formalize agreements regarding land cessions and the promises of goods in exchange. Throughout the text, the Chiefs express the importance of maintaining friendship and trust, highlighting their commitment to not selling land without proper acknowledgment or compensation. There are discussions about former treaties, ongoing tensions with settlers encroaching on their lands, and the need for mutual cooperation in the face of European colonial challenges. The document serves as an important historical record reflecting the diplomatic practices and cultural values of the Indigenous nations involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Thomas, George, Sir, 1695-1774
EBook No.: 18635
Published: Jun 20, 2006
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Treaties
Subject: Indians of North America -- Treaties
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.