David Bacon journal, 1794

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David Bacon journal, 1794

1794

http://archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/resources/hcmc-975-01-003

A journal kept during David Bacon's time with the Six Nations in 1794. Entries describe Bacon’s journey to the Six Nations territory, and interactions between himself and the members of the Six Nations, as well as discussions between representatives from the United States and Six Nations governments concerning the treaty that was to determine the land rights of the Six Nations after the end of the Revolutionary War. Bacon also includes his accounts of speeches given by both United States representatives and Six Nation chiefs, including Cornplanter and Red Jacket.

0.083 Linear Feet (1 volume)

eng, Latn

Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

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