1759. August 6, Pittsburgh. August 6, August 7, August 10, August 15, August 15, August 16, August 20, August 20, August 23, Col. Mercer to Stanwix. Indians collecting for a conference respecting the conduct of the Delawares; their consumption of provisions prevents any saving between convoys. Capt. Gordon assisted by the garrison in preparing material for the works. The two Highlanders (p. 77) were carried off by Taways, and no doubt killed, as the Taways were seen going off with scalps. Page 84 George Croghan to the same. Sends the latest intelligence. Indians met for a council to take the hatchet out of the hands of some Indians who still keep with the French. Great numbers of Indians coming to trade. (Note from Major Tulleken that he would keep by the waggons he found at Stony Creek till they reach Ligonier. 85 87 Intelligence, dated 1st Aug., from Venango enclosed. 89 to 96 Bouquet to Croghan. His intelligence from Niagara is welcome. The Indians do as much mischief devouring provisions at Pittsburgh as by destroying them on the road. A large number of men must be employed to build the fort at Pittsburgh, but they cannot be sent so long as these idle people daily consume all the provisions that arrive. This must be stopped. Those who must be kept are to be reduced to the same rations as the soldiers; the rest must be referred to a general treaty. 99 Col. Mercer to Stanwix. The report of the burning of Venango, LeBoeuf and Presqu'Isle by the French is confirmed. Bateaux and flats getting ready to carry troops to Niagara. Capt. Robertson marches. to-morrow with the convoy to Ligonier. 101 The same to Bouquet. Elevating news flows in from every quarter. Indian news true in general, but false in particulars, as the Indians get reports from second hand. Regrets the expenditure for Indians, whose services, now that the enemy are running across the lake, have become contemptible. Is observing orders to get rid of the Indians and to reduce the allowance of those who remain. No horses have been stolen since the arrival of the convoy, orders having been given to fire on every Indian seen taking off any; some might be purchased from them, were there goods to give in exchange. Bateaux fitting up; the convoys from Ligonier return as strong as they come. The knowledge Capt. Robertson has of military affairs, &c. 102 The same to the same. Has sent Major Ward to join the Pennsylvanians, and drawn to pay him and the waggoners. Reported burning of Venango, &c. Of the French troops that went to relieve Niagara, 200 were killed and few of the rest came in. 105 The same to Stanwix. Forwards a letter brought by Indians from Sir William Johnson. Owing to the roads, it is impossible to march a body of men from Presqu'Isle to Niagara; how the troops can be sent. The Indian who scalped the waggoner is one of Killbuck's party; he is to be delivered. Severe measures must be taken with these people; their rapacity, &c. 106 The same to Bouquet. Arrival of Major Tulleken and different convoys. Will purchase such of the horses as may speedily recruit and send them to Ligonier, as they are not secure in any pasture here. The villainy of Killbuck's party; the insolence of the Delawares must be checked. Is afraid the arrival of Catawbas will embroil matters. 108 The same to Col. Byrd. A waggoner killed and another fired on by three Indians on the road to Ligonier, who killed his horse and stole some horses from a convoy of empty waggons, under escort. Waggons found on the road to Cumberland, with the traces cut. No convoy safe 1759. November 5, No date. 1760. April 24, June 7, December 3, December 23, December 24, May 26, June 3, June 17, without a strong escort. The sutlers' waggons have gone off to Cumberland without notice. List of Indians who have been here to council. Page 110 111 List of Indian nations, their places of abode and chief hunting. It is endorsed "Account of the Western Indians," and gives a sketch of the character of each; the kind of game they usually hunt; number of fighting men, the total of these latter being 23,400, the number of each tribe being given separately. 112 Bouquet to Stanwix. Respecting the accident to Frederic Post and the alterations in Amherst's message to the Indians. 117 Report brought by an Indian of the movements of French troops and their intention to attack Fort Pitt. 119 Report of a conference held by George Croghan with the Wyandots, Ottawas and Pottawatomies. There were present Major Robert Rogers, Capt. Donald Campbell, Governor of Detroit, a number of the officers and other gentlemen, and several of the principal inhabitants, Capt. Henry Montour, interpreter, and several of the deputies from the nations on the Ohio. 124 to 133 Permit given by Bouquet to Uriah Hill and Thomas Cohoun to carry goods for the Indians to Detroit, with an obligation, signed by Hill, that he will observe the conditions of the permit. 121 List of the English prisoners brought by Lieut. Holmes from Detroit, giving names, to whom or where they belong, where and when taken and with whom prisoners. Conference between Croghan and the Shawanese. 123 134 139 George Croghan to Bouquet. Suspects that Delaware George has himself stopped his nation from going to war against the Cherokees. 138 Speech from Delaware George, asking that houses be built for his tribe. Speech of Otchinneyawessa, a Six Nation chief, that he had come to make peace with the other nations. 140 Description of James McCulloch's children, prisoners among the Indians. 141 Speech of a chief of the Six Nations, promising to restore the stolen horses. 142 Capt. Donald Campbell to Major Walters (?). Has received word that the Six Nations have sent belts and deputies to all the Indian nations from Nova Scotia to the Illinois to take up the hatchet against the English, and have also sent to all the northern nations,; a council was to have been held at Sandusky, which he has prevented by calling a council here and exposing the design, which was to make a simul taneous attack on Niagara and Fort Pitt and cut off all the communications. Urges precautions. Has sent an express to Fort Pitt, but he should also send one in case of accident, &c. 144 June 28, Copy of Ward's intended speech to the Six Nations, on the occasion of a Mingo being killed in stealing horses from the Pennsylvanian troops. Another speech, dated the 29th. 148 150 June Report (in French) of the conference between the deputies of the Six Nations and the Western Indians, at Detroit. 154 July 3. Report of a council held at the Wyandot town, near Fort Detroit, by the deputies of the Six Nations with the Ottawas, Wyandots, Chippewas and Pottawatomies. Speech by the Hard Fellow, a Shawanese chief. July 9, August 1, George Croghan to Bouquet. The Indians have been consoled for the Beaver Town. death of Nickman by a few small presents, and he has ordered rum and 157 162 1761. August 31, September 18, October 25, 1762. January 8, Fort Johnson. March 20. March 27, Croghan's house. April 3, May 3. August 14, flour to make a feast for the relations, that they may forget his death. The Indians from the different villages are to meet here to proceed for the treaty in Pennsylvania. Page 163 Minutes of conference held at Easton with the chief sachems and warriors of the Onondagoes, Oneidas, Mohicans, Tuteloes, Cayugas, Nanticokes, Delawares, Conoys. The conference lasted from the 1st to the 11th, and a private conference was held on the 12th. The correctness of the minutes is certified to by Richard Peters. 164 to 207 Sir William Johnson to Bouquet. In consequence of the complaints by the Indians of the dearness of goods, he has sent regulations for the trade. 208 Instructions by George Croghan to Thomas Hutchins, agent for Indian affairs in the western division. Instructions to George Croghan by Sir William Johnson. 209 211 That the only way to stop the abuse in the consumption of rum is to order it all into the King's stores. 212 The same to Bouquet. In answer to the complaint of Amherst of the great expenses of the Indian department, he explains the nature of the expenditure and the necessity of making presents to the Indians, as had been the custom of English and French since the settling of America. Has been ordered by Sir William Johnson to get all the prisoners among the Indians released, which cannot be done without expense, and his visits to the distant posts cannot be made without a bateau and men and wampum to make speeches, besides provisions, &c. 213 Instructions by George Croghan to Thomas Hutchins. That he is to proceed by way of Sandusky to Michillimakinak, La Baye, St. Joseph, Miamis and Weyaugh, to examine into the state and behaviour of the Indians near these posts. The messages he is to give. He is to return through the Twigtwee and Shawanese country, acting in the same manner as with the other Indians. The journal kept by Hutchins of his proceedings. 216 218 to 228 George Croghan to Bouquet. List of goods to be given to the Delawares at the ceremony of condoling with them on Delaware George's death. 229 Estimate of the expenses in Croghan's department, as settled by Sir William Johnson.. 230 List of tools due to the King's store by Croghan. 231 James Hamilton, Governor. Commission to Col. James Burd and Philadelphia. Josiah Davenport, to receive prisoners in the hands of the western. October 9, December 8, No date. 1763. January 30, Indians. 232 A return of the number of prisoners delivered by the western Indians from the 9th July, 1759, to the 9th October, 1762. 233 Orders and regulations published at Fort Pitt, to be observed by the traders, sutlers and other inhabitants of that place, from 21st February, 1761, to date. 236 to 249 Council of Six Nation Indians, at which they complained they were not supplied with clothing, powder, or rum, with Croghan's answer. 234 Standing expenses of the Indian Department, 1762. 250 Intelligence received from a Shawanese chief, in presence of Ecuyer. He acknowledged that a war belt had been sent to the tribes, but that at the council it was agreed to sit still, and the belt was returned to the Illinois country. He said that the French were very generous, and gave clothing and powder and lead in plenty. 251 1763. May 29. June 10, Speech sent to the Delawares by Capt. Ecuyer, calling attention to robberies committed by their young men. Page 253 George Croghan. Examination of George Hudson respecting the Fort Bedford. rising of the Indians. June 11. June 12, inak. June 19, St. Joseph's. June 1, June 24, Fort Ouiat onon. August 8, September - October 28. January 6. October 2, October 15, October 16. November 13, 254 Declaration respecting the capture, robbery and murder of traders by Indians, incited by five Frenchmen from Detroit. 259 Capt. Etherington to Major Gladwin, reporting the capture of the fort, the killing of the garrison, &c., by the Indians, when pretending to play ball. The good service rendered by the Ottawas, &c., &c. 263 Richard Winster to the English merchants at Detroit. Narrative of his escape from the massacre by the Indians. 266 Edward Morran to Joseph Spear & Co. The Indians incited to murder by the Canadians. 267 Edward Jenkins to Gladwin. That he and a number of the soldiers have been made prisoners by the Indians,, and saved from being killed by the efforts of Maisonville and Lorrain. Report by Capt. Ecuyer of the speeches of the Delawares. Report of a conference with Delaware chiefs. 267 269 273 Extracts of letter by Edward Jenkins to Major Gladwin of 28th March, and 29th July, respecting the state of affairs on the Illinois. 261 Certificate by Capt. Ecuyer, that the horse belonging to W. Murray, the value of which is claimed, was employed on the works of defence and carried off by the enemy. 279 Letter from George Nunn, a deserter from Capt. Gordon's company. Relation of occurrences at the Detroit in September and October. 349 281 Col. Stephen to Bouquet. Is concerned at the disappointment in the design of going against the towns. If the Indians sue for peace, he is at a loss to know what reparation they can make, or what security they can give for peace. Respecting provisions from his farm, &c. Shall send reports of the proceedings of the Assembly of Virginia concerning the defence of the frontier. 285 286 Copy of accounts settled by Bouquet with Lieut. Potts. Bouquet's speech to the two Six Nation Indians. 290 293 Message to the Delaware chiefs, that they may come to the camp in safety. 296 Speech of four Senecas and two Delawares, to Bouquet, with continuation of the conference to the 20th Bouquet's speech to the Shawanese. 297 to 313 314 Muskingum. November 15, List of prisoners sent to Fort Pitt by Capt. Lewis, being captives given up by the Indians. 317 List of prisoners supposed to be in the different Shawanese towns on Scioto. Intelligence from Detroit, brought by Andrew, a Wyandot Indian. 323 325 1764. No date. 1765. January 8, Fort Pitt. No date. Letter from John Gibson to Bouquet, with congratulations on his speech, signed by Indian chiefs, traders, &c. Speech by a Shawanese chief to Capt. Murray. Page 326 328 Conversation between Alexander McKee and four Shawanese who came opposite the fort, but without the usual wampum. 330 Capt. Murray's speech to the chiefs, captains and warriors of the Six Nations. 331 A series of questions apparently put to the Indian deputies, after the peace entered into by Bradstreet. 334 Sketch of a message to be delivered by Frederick Post to the western Indians. The General's speech and Post's modifications in parallel columns. 336 Articles of agreement concluded between Col. Henry Bouquet, commanding the southern district, and the chiefs of the Senecas living upon the Ohio, the Delawares and the Shawanese. 340 List of persons (names given) killed by the different nations of Indians, specifying the number and by whom killed. 342 With no introduction; it is endorsed only: "Speech to Indians." 344 List of Indian goods, with prices (apparently a calculation of the cost of fitting out each Indian warrior). 352 Regulations for trade with the Indians, with a list of the equivalents in peltry, &c., to be given for goods. 353 Fort Pitt. 354 356 359 Croghan's calculation of expenses attending the visit of the western Indians. 357 King Shiukos to Bouquet, applying for tools that had been promised him. 360 Names of officers and men acquainted with the Indian language. 361 Croghan's account of the causes of uneasiness with the Six Nations. 362 364 Indian speech in July at Fort Pitt. A rough sketch map of Lake Erie and vicinity. 365 List of prisoners with the Indians at the lower Shawanese towns. 366 PUBLIC ORDERS ISSUED BY GENERAL AMHERST AND COLONEL BOUQUET. Proclamation prohibiting all His Majesty's subjects from settling or hunting on Indian lands west of the Alleghany Mountains. Page 10 2 Orders to the officers of the posts (named) to forbid traders to carry, sell, or give any strong liquors to the Indians. Orders to forbid the impressing of horses and carriages; sent to the commanding officers at Ligonier and Bedford. 2 Orders to supply the commissaries at Venango and Presqu'Isle with fuel, 3 That such portion of the condemned flour as is serviceable, if sold in time, is to be disposed of to traders, &c., at the posts. 5 |