Letter to Jasper Parrish, 1822 January 10.

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Letter to Jasper Parrish, 1822 January 10.

Letter written to Jasper Parrish, Indian Agent, on behalf of the Christian Chiefs on the Seneca reservation, who have decided to "have a right in the late purchase to the West." He states that Parrish may receive a letter stating the contrary, but to disregard it, as this letter contains the true sentiments of the Indians. Written at the Seneca Mission-House.

3 pages.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6770929

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Parish, Jasper, 1767-1836

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Indian agent, interpreter. From the description of Jasper Parrish papers, 1757-1954, 1757-1869 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 51576581 From the description of Papers, 1757-1954, 1757-1869 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155519563 Interpreter and U.S. sub-agent to the Six Nations of Indians. Having learned the Delaware and Mohawk languages while a captive (1778-1784), Parrish in 1792 was appointed standing interpreter to the Six...

Harris, Thomson.

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