Abraham, d. 1780.
Prominent Mohawk chief, gifted orator, and father of Indian superintendent Sir William Johnson's first Indian wife. Also known as Little Abraham.
During the Revolution, Abraham was initially disposed toward neutrality, but his close relationship with the Johnson family was one factor that led him to support the British cause.
From the description of A speech of the Mohawks to the majestrates and committee of the town of Schenectady and major corporation and committee of the city of Albany & c / delivered by Little Abraham, 1775 May 20. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 35988083
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| creatorOf | Abraham, d. 1780. A speech of the Mohawks to the majestrates and committee of the town of Schenectady and major corporation and committee of the city of Albany & c / delivered by Little Abraham, 1775 May 20. | Newberry Library |
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| associatedWith | Albany Committee of Correspondence (N.Y.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Johnson, Guy, ca. 1740-1788. | person |
| associatedWith | Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808. | person |
| associatedWith | Newberry Library. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Schenectady (N.Y.). Committee of Correspondence | corporateBody |
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| Manuscripts, American |
| Mohawk Indians |
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Death 1780
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