DAATHERORO (or THOMAS SENIOR)
attended the Albany Conference, said to be from
Oghquary. Aug. 6, 1754
D'ABLON, Father
discussion of a letter intercepted by the Five Nations
addressed to Father D'Ablon and whether or not to
open it, the Five Nations desirous of knowing its
contents. Dec. 30, 1693
DACKASHATA
speaker for the Sinnekes at a council with the British
and Five Nations in Albany. Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696
DEGEEYSE
Cayuga Sachem present for a council with Governor
Slaughter. June 2, 1691
DAGAJAREES
warrior of the Senecas, received a family member back
who had been held captive. Sept. 3, 1687
DAGAOGEAS (or TWOGUNS, Daniel)
Seneca signer to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15,
1838
signer to an indenture selling lands on the Cattaraugus
reservation and tracts on Allegany and Tonda wanda;
attached to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15,
1838
DAGAOYOTCK (or JAMESON, Jacob)
Seneca signer to the treaty agreement with the Menominee
purchasing lands for the Indians of New York Aug. 18,
1821; documents attached to the Treaty with the
Menominee. Feb. 8, 1831
DAGARAGHOUT
a Seneca sachem, present at Treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-
Sept. 12, 1722
DAHGUOADAH (or SILVERSMITH, Noah)
identified as a principal Onondaga Warrior; signer to
the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
signer to the Onondaga submission to the Treaty of
Buffalo Creek as amended. Jan. 15, 1838
DAIOQUARIOH
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia. July, 1742
DAIOQUORISH
Cayuga, present at a council in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
DALY
present at a meeting of the Mohawks with the Albany
Corporation at Johnson Hall. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
DALY, Pat
witness to the signing of a receipt from the Six Nations
to Thomas and Richard Penn for payment for lands ceded
at Treaty at Fort Stanwix. July 28, 1769
DALY, Peter
a Major who served as a witness to the interrogation of
Thomas King. Re: King's meeting with Pondias.
[Oct. 3, 1764]
DANA, John
present at a treaty of the Oneidas of Wisconsin with the
United States; served as United States interpreter.
Sept. 16, 1836
DANCING FEATHER. See ONCAHYE.
DANFORTH, Samuel
present at councils in Albany. June 15, 1748
DANGERFIELD, Lieutenant
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July, 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at councils in Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
DANIEL
See also AGHNYEATE; ESSONEYOWALUND; OGHNAWERA;
TONEGHSLISHEA; TOWANEAGHHALISE.
mentioned by Weiser to be one of the headmen of the
Tuscaroras. Oct. 4, 1753
present at a meeting with Scaroyady. Mar. 31, 1755
a Seneca, present at councils at Easton. Aug. 7, 1757
(II)
said to be from Wyoming; present at a conference held
in Philadelphia in Dec., 1759. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12,
1760
present at councils at Easton. Oct. 7, 1758
an Oneida chief. Sept. 22, 1788
DANIEL JUNIOR. See TAWEYAGEARATT.
DANIEL SENIOR. See ANIENGOOTS.
DANKE, Colonel
Virginia Battalion Officer killed in battle with West
Indians Nov. 4, 1791. Dec. 5, 1791
DAONEPHOGAH (or LITTLE JOHNSON)
signer to an indenture giving up specific lands on the
Cattaraugus reservation and tracts on Allegany and
Tondawanda; attached to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek.
Jan. 15, 1838
Seneca signer to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15,
1838
witness to the Seneca signing of the submission to
changes in terms of the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan.
15, 1838
DAPPLIN, See DUPPLIN, Viscount Thomas Hay.
DERECHREGERGARE
Onondaga Sachem present in Albany in a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
DARIUS, William
signature on a deed discussed at councils in Albany.
July 22, 1754
DARK
dark clouds dispelled. Sept. 10, 1756
DARK CLOUDS
Dark Clouds scattered, councils at Pittsburgh. Aug. 20,
1759
the clouds dispersed by wampum. Aug. 13, 1762
the Dark Clouds dispelled. Aug. 14, 1762
cleared away at Lancaster. Aug. 19, 1762
dispersed at Lancaster. Aug. 26, 1762
DARKASHATAA
spokesman of the Sennekos, condoling losses at Albany.
Nov. 9, 1696
DARKNESS
no clouds or darkness. Sept. 20, 1723
critism of things kept in the dark by Commissioners.
May 23-June 4, 1723
the darkness removed, at councils at Albany. Nov. 9,
1696
clouds and darkness driven away. Sept., 1722
darkness before the light of the forefathers. July 21,
1755
removal of the Darkness in the condolence for C. Weiser.
Aug. 15, 1761
DARLING, Henry
See also RAOWENTSAWAGON.
a Major General, Deputy Superintendent General of Indian
Affairs, present at a council at Caughnawaga. Oct. 5,
1827
present at a general council of the Six Nations held at
the "Mohawk village". July 3-4, 1828
DARNALL, Colonel Henry
present at councils in Baltimore with Sinwica. Apr. 16,
1685
DAROCHRADORGARE
Onondaga, present at councils at Albany. June 1, 1691
(II)
DARSEQUUNT
Scaticook, present at councils in Deerfield. Aug. 27-
Sept. 1, 1735
DASKEREWARAMON (or DRIFTING SAND)
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres of land on the Sandusky River. Sept.
29, 1817
DASWAYDORRO
Mohawk, present at councils at Albany. Sept. 4, 1691
DAUGASE (or LONG JOHN)
Seneca signer to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15,
1838
signer to an indenture selling lands on Cattaraugus
reservation and tracts on Allegany and Tondawanda;
attached to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15,
1838
witness to the Seneca signing of submission to changes
in terms to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15,
1838
DAVID (or AWEAHAGHSE; TYADAROONIE)
See also KEANYAKO; ONUGHRAGEGHTE; ORIGHURYUGHSTO;
SAKOTOKA; TIYONIDADE.
attended the Albany Conference; said to be from Oghquary.
Aug. 6, 1754
present at the councils at Carlisle. Jan. 29, 1756
reported to Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania on
meeting at Wyoming. July & Nov. 1756
a chief from Canajohary, who arrived at Fort Johnson
after having attended a conference at Harris Ferry,
Lancaster. Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
present at a meeting of Mohawks with the Albany
Corporation at Johnson Hall. Dec. 21, 1773
a Mohawk, present at a meeting of the Mohawks with the
Albany Corporation at Johnson Hall. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
an Oneida chief. Sept. 22, 1788
DAVID, a Mohawk
letter from, to Fredrick Haldimand. Re: loyal to king,
need help of seven villages of Canada which is being
hindered by the British. Sept. 13, 1779
DAVID, the Mohawk
messenger who had been sent to find the Shickcalamys;
present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Feb. 24, 1756
discussed in a council in Philadelphia. Apr. 26, 1756
(I)
DAVIE, William R.
appointed commissioner to treat with Tuscaroras about
cession of land on River Roanoke. Nov. 3, 1801
commissioner appointed to treat with a Tuscarora who
proposes to cede land on the River Roanoke in North
Carolina. Oct. 18, 1802
DAVIES, James
made a false report about Teedyuscung to the Provincial
Council. Aug. 2, 1757
DAVIS. See MENDIES.
DAVIS, Mr.
present at congress to discuss peace between Cherokee
and Six Nations. Mar. 7-12, 1768
DAVIS, James. See AWEHELA.
DAVIS, N.
present at signing of a broadside by the chiefs of
Oneida, Wisconsin in defense of Eleazar Williams.
July 18, 1826
DAVIS, Samuel. See TAPASCAWEN.
DAVIS, Solomon
present at a treaty of United States with Oneidas of
Wisconsin. Sept. 16, 1836
an Episcopal minister among the Oneidas residing at
Green Bay. He served as a witness to a treaty
between the First Christian and Orchard Parties of
Oneida Indians of Green Bay and the United States of
America. Feb. 3, 1838
DAVIS, Thomas
"Chief of the Mohawks," served as speaker for the Indians
at a general council of the Six Nations, held at "the
Mohawk village". July 3-4, 1828
DAVISON, John
interpreter for a council in Philadelphia with Scaroyady.
Dec. 19, 1754; Dec. 24, 1754; Apr. 14, 1755
assistant interpreter for council in Philadelphia with
Six Nations. Feb. 24, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Feb. 26, 1756
DAVISON, William
Indian trader, became godfather to four Indian children
at baptism at councils at Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753
DAVITH, John
journal of negotiations with Mohawks and others. May,
1664
DAWAGNHARS
reported to be aiding the French. Feb. 25, 1693 (III)
DAWATDEHOUGH
Six Nations, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24,
1768
DAWES, Abraham
signed a petition for the Quakers to be present at the
second councils at Easton. Nov. 3, 1756
DAY, William
an Oneida war chief of Oneida, Wisconsin who signed a
broadside in defense of Eleazer Williams. July 18,
1826
member of the Orchard Party; signer to the Oneida sub-
mission to changes in terms of the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DAYAHEARI
signed the Treaty of Fort Stanwix (1784) for the Oneidas.
Oct. 22, 1784
DAYORHENSEREH (or DAYONHENSERE)
a speaker at a council between Iroquois delegates from
the Americans with a message of peace to the Six
Nations at Niagara. Taken prisoner by the British.
Feb. 17-19, 1780
D'CANENDADO
Seneca present at Treaty of Albany. July 20-Aug. 22,
1677
D'CANENDODO
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. July 21-Aug. 22,
1677 (II)
DE LA FOREST
indicated to a representative of the Onondages where he
might find Onontio Iroquois Name for the Governor of
New France. Sept. 11-12, 1682
DEAN, James (or DEANE)
an interpreter who was present when the Six Nations
presented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a
deed of land. Oct. 23, 1784
signed as a witness to the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. Oct.
22, 1784
granted land by Oneidas through New York State. Aug. 11,
1785
received patent from New York State for land granted by
Oneidas (Aug. 11, 1785). Feb. 6, 1787
interpreter at treaty at Buffalo Creek. [July, 1788]
interpreter at signing of deed from Five Nations to
Phelps and Gorham. July 8, 1788 (I)
granted land by the Oneidas. Sept. 22, 1788
granted a land claim in the deed dated Sept. 22, 1788
at Fort Schuyler. Apr. 19, 1793
signed treaty of Fort Herkimer; listed in exemplification
of Deeds. Apr. 19, 1793
interpreter for a treaty with the Oneida, Tuscarora, and
the Stockbridge Indians living in the lands of the
Oneida. Dec. 2, 1794
DEAN, Joseph (or DEANE)
representative of the Pennsylvania Council of Safety at
the Treaty at Easton. Jan. 30-Feb. 8, 1777
DEAN, Thomas
Quaker Missionary who represented the Brotherton Indians.
Noted for his humanity and generosity.
mentions letter of remonstrance signed by fifty or sixty
Stockbridge Indians protesting a petition to the
legislature to allow leasing of land to white people
at a constant rent. In a letter to Henry McNeil.
Mar. 24, 1814
he was "at all times desirous to promote the welfare of
the poor Indians." John Sargeant's letter. Apr. 19,
1817
delivered goods for Brotherton Indians to the Menominee
as payment for land purchased on the Fox River by New
York Indians. Recorded in his journal. Aug. 26
Sept. 13, 1824
authorized to act on behalf of Stockbridge in their
petition to the President re: land on Fox River. Nov.
7, 1827
letter from Eleazar Williams re: land on Fox River.
Nov. 6, 1828
represented Stockbridge Indians at Council of Green Bay
on Aug. 24, 1830. Recorded in his journal. July 12-
Sept. 26, 1830
acted as Brotherton agent to deliver $950 worth of goods
to the Menominee. Deposition. (1831)
informed Secretary of War and President that Brotherton
Indians would not submit unconditionally but would
compromise. Met with New York Indians Delegates on
Feb. 4, 1831. Delivered map to General Root on Feb. 7,
1831. Prepared letter with New York Indians
protesting the Treaty at Washington Feb. 8, 1831.
Presented a pamphlet on the claims of the New York
Indians to the Committee of Indian Affairs of Senate
On Feb. 24, 1831. Jan. 2-Mar. 16, 1831
presented petition of Brotherton Indians to Secretary of
War on Jan. 14, 1831. Presented another petition of
Brotherton to the President and Secretary on Jan. 21,
1831. Gave a copy to Mr. Sanford Jan. 22, 1831. Jan.
2-Mar. 16, 1831
letter from I. W. Beall to Dean re: his efforts to stop
Congress from passing the Treaty at Washington Feb.
1831. (1832)
invitation to Dean to attend forthcoming Council of
Indians. Aug. 27, 1836
DEANAGHRISON
signer to a speech given by Jonathan the Deer. Nov.
15, 1753
DEANE, James. See DEAN, James.
DEARBORN, H.A.S.
present at the Cayuga submission signing. Jan. 15, 1838
present at the Onandaga submission signing. Jan. 15,
1838
Superintendent for Massachusetts; witness to the
submission to changes in the Treaty of Buffalo Creek.
Jan. 15, 1838
DEARBORN, Henry
Secretary of War. Letter from, to Benjamin Williams,
Governor of North Carolina. Re: authorized deputation
of New York Tuscarora in North Carolina. Oct. 18,
1802; Nov. 3, 1801
DEASE
Deputy Agent present at Six Nations meeting at Niagara
Dec. 11, 1782, enclosed. July 3, 1783
DEASE, John
present at a meeting of the Mohawks with the Albany
Corporation at Johnson Hall. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
present at conference with Six Nations at Niagara.
July, 1783
DEATH
complaints that traders descend on widows to collect
debts of dead husbands. (July 19, 1701)
DEAUX, Chevaleer
See also DIONAKARONDE.
mentioned in discussion between Five Nations,
Schaghticokes, and Governor Fletcher as engaging in
prisoner exchange between the French and the Oneidas.
June 15-July 6, 1693
mentioned by the Five Nations as being kept prisoner
by the French, and his name was also Dionakaronde.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
DEBAUCHERY
blamed on the Devil. July 10-11, 1756
accusations of the French debauching Indians. July 22,
1754
DEBTS
complaints that traders descend on widows to collect
debts of dead husbands. (July 19, 1701)
DECANAJIYASERO (or JOHANNES)
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Schoohary. Aug. 6, 1754
DE CANNASSORE. See DEKANITSORE.
DECANNISORE. See DEKANITSORE.
DE CANNOSORA. See DEKANITSORE.
DECAUISORE
an Onondaga sachem, present at Treaty at Albany. Aug.
29-Sept. 12, 1722
DECAYNETANYETOO
an Indian of the Five Nations of the Plains of Scioto,
who is empowered to sign and conclude a peace with
John Bradstreet. Aug. 12, 1764
DECHIONDACKION
See also MOSES.
named by Weiser as one of the headmen of the Mohawk.
Oct. 4, 1753
DEED
reference made to a deed twenty five years ago. Dec. 4,
1726
deed of lands at Ticonderoga discussed. Dec. 15, 1733
produced at the councils at Lancaster to be signed by
Six Nations. June 25-July 3, 1744
discussion of a number of land deeds, called "writings"
in the document. July 22, 1754
DEEDS
words are good but not confirmed by deeds, reference to
the French. June 9, 1697
the words of the French are good, but not confirmed in
deeds. June 9, 1697 (II)
complaints being made by those with deeds. Oct. 5-14,
1745
not being necessarily accurate reflections of verbal
agreements. June 12-16, 1753
DEEP CREEK (or FALLING RUN)
one of boundaries of one hundred fifty year lease to
Tuscarora lands, secured by Robert Jones, Thomas Pugh,
and William Williams. May 2, 1778
DEER
skins given as wampum would be. Sept., 1722; Mar. 9-12,
1697 (I) & (II)
beaver and deer skins given as wampum. Aug. 14-Dec. 1,
1722
deer skins given at the councils in Albany. Sept. 21,
1722
deer skins being given by the Cayuga at councils in
Philadelphia. July 3, 1727
Canasatego complained that he had very few skins to give
because the cows and horses crowded out the deer in
the Six Nations hunting ground. July 7, 1742
Six Nations seek better prices on deer skins. July 12,
1742
scarcity of deer reported. June 25-July 3, 1744
Six Nations complaint about the incompatibility of deer
and cattle. July 24, 1744
deer skins given as wampum by Scaroyady's wife. Aug. 22,
1755
deer skins being given as wampum. Nov. 6-17, 1756
deer skins given as wampum. Nov. 16, 1756
DEER SKINS
given as wampum would be. Oct. 5-14, 1745
skins given to write the treaty upon to send to King
Charles. Aug. 2, 1684 (III)
DEERFIELD
an Espus arrived from Deerfield with a message for
Staddard. Oct. 31, 1745
reference to the massacre there and Indians being held.
July 4, 1693
reference to Schaghticoke prisoners being held; discussed
in council with the Five Nations and representatives
of Governor Fletcher. June 15-July 6, 1693
attempt to establish as a future place for treaties.
Sept. 20, 1723
DEERFIELD, COUNCILS AT
proceedings of a treaty at Deerfield. Aug. 17-Sept. 1,
1735
DEGAHOWAGOE
Oneida sachem, present at councils in Albany. Dec. 20,
1677
DEGANATIUCHTRAGE
camping place of some Dowaganhaes, on the other side of
Cadarachqui Lake. Oct. 17, 1700
DEGARIHOGAN
met with Weiser at one of the Mohawk villages. Sept. 2,
1753
DEGARLOCHKEERI
Mohawk meeting with officials of Albany. Jan. 20, 1690
DEGAWEYOO
Cayuga who attended Council at Albany. July 20-Aug. 22,
1677 (II)
DEGHHATKAGHTONS (or CAPTIN JOHN)
signed petition from Oneidas to New York Legislature to
confirm lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
DEGHHOTSKARAWEN (or SHARPE, Nicholas)
signed petition from Oneidas to New York Legislature to
confirm lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
DEGONHONDIE
member of a delegation to a council with commissioners
from Maryland meeting in Albany. Aug. 3-13, 1682 (I)
& (II)
DEHAARAGHKORES
a sachem present at treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-Sept. 12,
1722
DE HAAS, Major
Pennsylvanians, present at councils at the Forks of the
Muskingham. Dec. 5, 1764
DEHARACHRISTION. See HALF KING.
DEHASHEDIS
messenger on behalf of the Oneidas and Onondagas sent to
Albany. Dec. 27, 1689
DEHENNONGHSONGOTH, Anyost (or DEHENNONGHSONGOTHA)
signed lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith. Jan.
15, 1793
signed petition from Oneidas to New York Legislature to
confirm lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
DEHENNONGHSONGOTHA. See DEHENNONGHSONGOTH.
DEIGWANDA
Onondagas chief present at Niagara conference concerning
Britain's attempt to remove fears of future peace.
July, 1783
DEKANAGHJAS'RE (or SCHOHARE JOHN)
signed petition from Oneidas to New York Legislature to
confirm lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
DEKANASSORE. See DEKANISSORE; DEKANITSORE.
DEKANISEREE. See DEKANITSORE.
DEKANISON
a sachem, present at Treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-Sept. 12,
1722
DEKANISOREE
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. Dec. 4, 1726
Cayuga, present at land deed ratification. Dec. 13, 1726
DEKANISSORE (or CANNOSSOE; DEKANASSORE)
See also DEKANITSORE.
Onondaga, present at councils in Albany. Aug. 15-20,
1694
present at councils at Onondaga. Jan. 31, 1695
Captain of the Onondaga, speech about warriors. Aug.
28, 1695 (II)
speaker for the Onondaga at councils in Albany. June 9,
1697 (II)
message sent to Coote about Schuyler coming home without
the prisoners. Sept. 14, 1698
DeCanossore, reported to have returned with Nessells.
Oct. 21, 1698
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
DEKANITSOERE. See DEKANITSORE.
DEKANITSORE (or CANNOSORE; DECANASSORE; DECONNOSORA;
DEGANISTORE; DOGANNETORE; DEKANISEREE; DEKANNISSORE;
DEKANITSOERE)
See also DEKANISSORE.
sent for by Frontenac. Jan. 6, 1690
Onnondaga speaker at a council with Schuyler and the
Five Nations in Albany. Feb. 2-9, 1694
report of the propositions of Kanetsore to Frontenac in
Quebec. June 25, 1694
discussed in a report of the propositions sent to
Quebec. July, 1694
actions discussed at Onondaga. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
named in association with making peace. Jan. 31-Feb. 4,
1695
belt sent with him as messenger to Five Nations. Aug.
28, 1695
word of a treaty between Five Nations and Tiounondades
and Ottowawaes. Dec. 30, 1695 (I) & (II)
misinterpretation about whether DeCanassore was given
permission to make peace with Canada. June 9, 1697
speaker at councils in Albany. June 9, 1697 (III)
speaker for the Onnondaga Sachems in propositions
presented in Albany; Dekanassore. June 9, 1697
discussion of French attempts to debauch Decannisore.
Apr. 13, 1698
mentioned in a council as accompanying Wessells in a
round of visits of Five Nations to discourage
correspondence with the French. Oct. 8, 1698
caused English consternation upon announcing sending a
person to Canada to attempt to secure prisoners; yet
sent without wampum. Feb. 3-6, 1699
speaker at a conference with the Indian Commission.
(Schuyler et al). Feb. 3-6, 1699
supplied intelligence; resolutions of upper nations to
send an embassy to Canada. Feb. 4, 1699
despaired that there might be nothing to bring back the
prisoners from Canada. Apr. 14-May 7, 1699
demanded French Wampum to be thrown down. Apr. 21-May
9, 1699
speech about "stopping the path to Canada". June 12-16,
1699
spokesman for Five Nations at councils in Albany. June
13, 1717
present at councils in Albany. n.d. (June 13-17, 1717)
speaker at councils in Albany. June 14, 1717; June 15,
1717 (II)
spokesman at councils in Albany. Sept. 29, 1719
Dekaniseree, present to ratify a 1701 treaty. Sept. 14,
1726
DEKANNISSORE. See DEKANITSORE.
DEKANODASSE
Mohawk, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
DEKARACHQUE
a Cayuga Sachem who spoke at a council in Albany with
Governor Andros. Sept. 18-21, 1688
Cayuga spokesman at councils in Albany. Sept. 18-21,
1688 (II)
DEKARACHQUAE
Cayuga, speaker for other four nations at councils in
Albany. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (III)
DEKERDARWAES
an Oneida sachem, present at a council at Albany. July
30-Aug. 6, 1684
DELAMARQUE, Sieur
representative of the Governor of Canada to the
Onontague. Sept. 11-12, 1682
DELANCEY
Governor present when Indians from Canawaga promise to
aid British in forthcoming military campaign. Apr.
10, 1759
present at a council held at the City of New York. Re:
land requested by Pennsylvania, to be secured at the
Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Sept. 9, 1768
present at councils in Albany. Aug. 24, 1742; July 26,
1748; Aug. 18, 1748 (III); Nov. 25, 1751
present at Six Nations meeting at Fort Fredrick to
reaffirm friendship. July 23-28, 1748
attended a meeting with the Six Nations and William
Johnson at Albany. July 2-5, 1751
Acting Governor of New York presiding over a council in
Albany; he served a double capacity representing both
New York and Virginia. Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754
proceedings forwarded to Board of Trade. July 22, 1754
present and head of a delegation representing New York
at the councils in Albany. Aug. 6, 1754
at a meeting of the New York Council, held at Fort
George in the city of New York, where a message from
the Mohawks was read by William Johnson. Feb. 7, 1755
letter to, from William Johnson. July 10, 1755 (I)
attended a council held at the city of Albany from which
a message was sent to the Mohawks, Oneidas and
Tuscaroras. Sept. 24, 1755
DELANCEY, Stephen
Clerk of the Common Council of the City of Albany. Re:
patent dispute. [Jan. 8, 1774]
DELAVALL
instructions for inviations to be sent to Indians. May
30, 1676
DELAWARE
those of the Forks, represented at council in
Philadelphia. July, 1742
Delaware actions in the Ohio country discussed. Nov. 17,
1753
DELAWARE GEORGE
present at councils at Carlisle. Oct. 4, 1753
Delaware, present at councils at Winchester. Nov. 17,
1753
present at councils at Loggstown. Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 1754;
Feb. 20, 1754
present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
signed a plea for peace and friendship, discussed at
Easton. Oct. 13, 1758
Delaware representative to councils at Fort Pitt. Aug.
12-15, 1760
DELAWARE JACK
Delaware, present at a council at Aucquick. Oct. 14,
1754
DELAWARE RIVER
people in the areas linkage to the chain discussed. June
6, 1692 (II)
Rode, a Mohawk Sachem, in a speech asked where some
parties of the covenant chain were in the fight with
France. He names the people of the Delaware River as
one of the unconcerned parties. June 6, 1692
tour of this country by Governor Keith and John French.
Sept., 1722
Six Nations being told the Delawares still were returning
to lands on the Delaware River alarming the settlers
to the dismay of Pennsylvania. July 9, 1742
Six Nations scold the Delaware on the matter of the
Delaware River lands. July 12, 1742
lands on the Delaware River discussed at Easton. Oct.
19, 1758
Delaware River claims mentioned in passing at the
councils at Lancaster. Aug. 18, 1762
DELAWARE RIVER, FORKS OF THE
Delaware of the Forks, represented at councils in
Philadelphia. July, 1742
purchase of lands on the forks of the Delaware in 1700
affirmed. July 13, 1757
mentioned in the boundary description for the boundary
line of 1765. Nov. 5, 1768
DELAWARE TOWN
residence of Queen Alliquippe. Visited by commissioners
from Virginia proceeding to Loggstown to meet with Six
Nations. May 28-June 13, 1752
DELAWARES (or MATTAWAYS)
account given of Delaware dissatisfaction in 1742 when
Six Nations refused in a council in Philadelphia a
Delaware claim to deeds in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Nov. 14, 1756
addressed in public conferences a "Nephews to the
Mohawks, formerly Nieces by way of derision" [n.d]
Mattaways to be treated well by Virginia and Maryland
by order of Charles Lord of Baltimore and Treaty at
Albany. Oct. 5, 1677
Senecas of the Lake sending belts to the Delaware. Aug.
15-20, 1694
represented at councils at Conestoga. Mar. 21, 1722
discussion about returning the Delawares from the Ohio
country. Aug. 26, 1732
Pennsylvania asked Six Nations to remove the Delawares
from the Ohio Country. Aug. 31, 1732
heavy use of rum among the Delawares reported. Aug. 15,
1733
Pennsylvania accuses Six Nations of not following the
agreement of 1732 to recall the Delaware from the
Ohio country. Oct. 13, 1736
list of Delawares of Shamokin at councils in Philadelphia
with Six Nations. 1742 (II)
list of Delawares of the Forks at councils in
Philadelphia with Six Nations. 1742 (II)
those of Shamokin, represented at councils in
Philadelphia. July, 1742
Six Nations complain to the Pennsylvania Governor about
the mistreatment to their cousins the Delaware and
how they are forced off their lands. July 7, 1742
Six Nations told there are problems among your cousins,
on lands belonging to settlers. July 9, 1742
Delawares and Forks Indians scolded in public by Six
Nations. Much on the metaphor of the Delawares as
Women; forbid children or grandchildren of the
Delaware from involvement in land matters. July 12,
1742
petition by John Tatami to live among the whites subject
to Six Nations approval. Nov. 20, 1742
forbidden from attending councils at Lancaster by the
Six Nations. June, 1744
English seek to punish the Delawares for the Armstrong
Murders. June 22-July 4, 1744
blamed for murder of John Armstrong and company. June
25-July 3, 1744
said to be tied up in the Armstrong situation. July 24,
1744
present with Six Nations at councils at Lancaster. July
26, 1748
present at councils in Shamokin with Weiser along with
the Seneca. Aug. 16, 1749
present at councils at Loggstown. May 18-May 30, 1751;
Aug. 12, 1751
present at council at Loggstown. Addressed by Six
Nations speaker as "Nephews". May 28-June 13, 1752
listed as one of the allies of Six Nations. June 1-13,
1752
present at councils in Winchester and Carlisle. Nov.
14, 1753
answer returned by the Big Kettle to speech sent to the
Wyandots by the Six Nations. Big Kettle's answer was
sent to the Six Nations, Delaware, and English.
[1754]
present at councils at Loggstown. Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 1754;
Feb. 20, 1754
discussion of their role in the Ohio country. July 22,
1754
Weiser in a speech to the Albany Conference spoke about
the removal of the Delawares and the Shawnees. Aug.
6, 1754
present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
speech by the Beaver mentioned speaking to Six Nations
"you made women out of us" seeking to influence Six
Nations help in fighting the French and holding on to
their lands in the face of increased English settle-
ment "watch over us". Oct. 14, 1754
hostilities in Carolina. May 17, [1755] (II)
represented at councils at Mount Johnson. July 21, 1755
complaints by Six Nations that the Delawares and
Nanticokes were never asked to war against the French.
Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
report that Teedyuscung received a belt from Six Nations
while visiting in the vicinity of Fort Niagara asking
that the Delawares remain neutral. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec.
3, 1792
French indicate that the Delawares of Ohio had joined
them against the English. Nov. 8, 1755
Scaroyady instructed to tell the Six Nations that de
Delawares their cousins are under their direction.
Nov. 14, 1755
"committing hostilities in the southern part of this
province [New York], as well as in the Jersies and
Pennsylvanis". Dec. 7, 1755
said by the Red Head, speaker for the Six Nations, to
have been made subordinate to the Six Nations by
"conquest". Six Nations suggest that the Delaware
uprising is the result of the Governor of Pennsylvania
not taking proper care of the Delawares. Feb. 2-27,
1756
discussion at a council in Philadelphia as to what
needed to be done to make the Delaware to come to
their senses. Mar. 27, 1756
declaration of War mady by the English on the Delawares.
Apr. 8, 1756
Six Nations sending deputies to the Delawares. Apr. 26,
1756 (II)
indication that the Delawares under French influence
went over to the Miami. June 3, 1756
loyal Delaware ratify all previous agreements. June 8,
1756
loyal Munsees ratify all previous agreements. June 8,
1756
present at conferences at Easton. July & Nov. 1756
treaty with William Johnson, with Six Nations acting
intermediaries. [July 10, 1756]
represented at councils at Fort Johnson. July 10-11,
1756
Munseys represented by Teedyuscung at the councils at
Easton. July 15-26, 1756
represented by Teedyuscung at the councils at Easton.
July 15-26, 1756
represented by Teedyuscung at councils at Easton. Nov.
6-17, 1756
present at a conference at Harris Ferry, Lancaster. Mar.
29-May 21, 1757
report of neutral Delawares and Shawnees moving to settle
with Six Nations. Apr. 20, 1757
present at a council at Lancaster. Apr. 25, 1757
being ridiculed as women. May 13, 1757 (I)
connections to the Senecas discussed. May 16, 1757
reference to the Six Nations putting "petty coats" on
the Delaware. May 19, 1757
during the councils at Lancaster invited to live at
Shamokin. May 20, 1757
seem to have ceased hostilities in Pennsylvania. June
21, 1757
present at councils at Easton. July 22, 1757
Munsey are presented at councils at Easton by Teedyuscung.
July 25, 1757 (II)
discussion of the Delaware being called women by Six
Nations, discussion at Easton. Aug. 1, 1757 (II)
present at an Indian conference at Fort Johnson. [Mar.
11-14, 1758]
Governor of Pennsylvania would like to see Delawares
settled once again among us. Says they were seduced
by the French. July 11-12, 1758
Sogongwypy from Tearichkung present at councils in
Philadelphia. Aug. 5, 1758
also known as the Chehohockes or Unamies, represented
at the councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
request to remove the hatchet from the heads of the
Delaware councils at Easton. Removal from the Ohio
country raised again. Oct. 12, 1758
the Delawares attacks discussed at Easton. Oct. 13, 1758
Delaware hostiliteis discussed at Easton. Oct. 16, 1758
agreement to look for prisoners, at Easton. Oct. 18,
1758
joined belts given to the Delawares to assure the
release of prisoners, at councils at Easton. Oct. 18,
1758
Delaware land matters and the uprising discussed at the
councils at Easton. Oct. 20, 1758
Weiser reported a meeting between Six Nations and
Delawares during the councils at Easton. Oct. 21, 1758
addressed as cousins of the Six Nations, at Easton, lands
taken from them. Oct. 26, 1758
present at Conference at Pittsburgh. Said by Six Nations
in private council "not to be depended on". Treaty
with Bouquet referred to. Jan. 3-8, 1759 (I)
represented at councils at Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
present at conferences at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
present at meeting at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
represented by a delegation to the councils at Fort
Pitt. Aug. 12-15, 1760
according to Teedyuscung, were charged to watch the
mountains and send messages to the Six Nations of
English crossings; young men join in to remove the
blood from the road. Aug. 15, 1761
represented at councils at Easton. Aug. 15, 1761
reference to the Delawares not being able to hold the
Wyoming country alone. Aug. 27, 1761
praise for Delawares returning prisoners. Mar. 30, 1762
described by the Beaver as being in the middle. Aug. 13,
1762
represented at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 14, 1762
praised for returning prisoners. Aug. 16, 1762 (II)
statement at Lancaster that the English now have all the
lands of the Delawares. Aug. 19, 1762
complaints of the Delaware on Six Nations lands, grown
proud after moving west. Aug. 27, 1762
subdued and allied by Five Nations. William Johnson's
address to Lords of Trade. Nov. 18, 1763
discussion about Delaware actions relative to the
British. Aug. 30, 1764
represented at councils at the Forks of the Muskingham.
Dec. 5, 1764
represented at the councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768
present at councils where a grant was made by Six Nations
to the King and a boundary line was established. Nov.
5, 1768
the Delaware of Big Island and W. Br. of the Susquehannan
had a conference with the Governor, incorporated in the
Fort Augusta proceedings. Sept. 29, 1769
intent for the Munsies to move to Shaningas and be
directed by Delawares. Apr. 7, 1777
present at Council at Detroit. June 17-July 13, 1777
present at Council held at Niagara. n.d. (held after
July, 1777)
are not of one mind with the Six Nations reportedly
because of the nearness of the Delawares to Fort Pitt.
Nov. 16, 1781
present at council at Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783
appeal made to Britain for promised assistance. Council
at Niagara. July 12, 1791
attend Council at Quebec with Lord Dorchester. Aug. 15,
1791
letter requests provision til next spring crop. Jan.
28, 1792
Munseys attend Council at Brownstone. Oct. 11-14, 1794
present at council at Brownstown. Munsee Delawares also
present. Sept. 26, 1810
speech from Delawares and others to the Shawnee Prophet
and Shawnees residing on the Wabash River. Munsee
Delawares also were party to the speech. Sept. 26,
1810 (II)
residing with Senecas at Cattaraugus. July 25, 1813 (I)
Treaty of Greenville with the Wyandots, Delawares,
Shawnees, Senecas and Miamis. July 22, 1814
Treaty at Spring Wells with the Wyandot, Delaware,
Seneca, Shawnee, Miami, Chippewa, Ottawa, and
Pottawatomi. Sept. 8, 1815
Treaty with the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnees, Senecas,
Ottawa, Pottawatomies, and Chippewas on the Miami at
the foot of Lake Erie. Sept. 29, 1817
supplementary articles concerning the Delaware,
Potawatomie, and Chippewa in the Treaty at Saint
Mary's. Sept. 17, 1818
a Cayuga chief, speakes in behalf of, at a general
council of the Six Nations, held at "the Mohawk
village". July 3-4, 1828
their tract of land intended to be conveyed to the
Brotherton Indians sold to United States government
in 1824. Petition of complaint to Andrew Jackson.
Dec. 27, 1830
Munsees discussed in articles attached to the Treaty
with the Menominee relative to the relocation of New
York Indians. Feb. 8, 1831
Munsees involved in the Treaty with the Six Nations at
Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DELEERY, Robert Harpur
attested copies of exemplifications of deeds. Apr. 19,
1793
DELLIUS
letters from Milett discussed a meeting in Albany.
July 25, 1693
mentioned in a letter to the king. July 25, 1693 (II)
correspondence. Jan. 22, 1694 (II); Mar. 28, 1694 (VIII)
& (X); May 21, 1695
communications with Milett discussed at Onondaga. Mar.
28, 1694 (IX)
correspondence about councils in Albany. Mar. 28, 1694
(IX)
petition to buy lands from the Mohawks. Sept. 19, 1695
representing Six Nations interests at a council in
Albany. Aug., 1696
present at councils at Albany. Oct. 3, 1696; Mar. 9-12,
1697 (I) & (II); June 9, 1697 (II); July 8, 1697;
July 12, 1697; Sept. 28, 1697 (II) & (III)
appointed to seek an answer about further military
actions to be taken against the French. Nov. 9, 1696
letter to William Stoughton. May 6, 1697 (II)
present at councils with Onondagas in Albany. June 9,
1697
letter a Governor probably of Massachusetts. June 2,
1697
letter from Dellius to Earl of Bellomont about French
meetings with Five Nations. Apr. 6, 1698
role in land dealings center of attention. Sept. 14,
1698
indicated by Henry as involved in taking Mohawk lands.
Oct. 17, 1700
DELLIUS, Dom.
mentioned as being able to return to the Mohawk Praying
Indians. May 26, 1691 (IV)
DELLIUS, Dome Godeuridus
Governor Slaughter mentioned his influence in enabling
the return of the minister to his congregation among
the Praying Indians. May 26, 1691 (II)
minister to the Mohawk Praying Indians exile briefly
by the British in 1690. May 26, 1691
thanked in a letter from Canada for his kindness to the
Priest; letter intercepted by the mission of D. Wessel
to Onondaga to discourage the influence of the French
among the Five Nations. Aug. 5-19, 1693
indicates in a letter to Governor Fletcher that he has
copied a set of minutes of a proceeding which was on
its way to the Governor of Canada, which consisted of
the explanation of three belts of peace. Jan. 12, 1694
(II)
discussion of correspondence between Dellius and Millett.
Feb. 2-9, 1694
letter from Dellius to Governor Fletcher. Feb. 12, 1694
present at a council with Five Nations in Albany. July
31-Aug. 10, 1696
co-author of a special motion at a council in Albany
with Five Nations. Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696
present to receive propositions from Onnondaga Sachems;
council held in Albany. June 9, 1697 (III)
description and report of Indian Affairs sent to Governor
Fletcher. Sept. 28, 1697
involved in a fraudulent land purchase from several
Mohawks. May 31, 1698
mentioned as a member of a mission sent out under
Schuyler. Feb. 4, 1699
detailed discussion of controversies involving Dellius.
Apr. 13, 1699
DELLIUS, Dome Godouridus
thanks for restoring Dellius as their pastor. May 26,
1691 (V)
DENNISTON, Mr.
present at councils at Johnson Hall. Apr. 4, 1768
DENNISTON, Daniel
present at congress to discuss Cherokee and Six Nations
peace. Mar. 7-12, 1768
DENNISTON, Isaac
present at cession of land by Oneidas to Eleazar
Williams, at Albany. July 18, 1826
DENNY, Abraham
member of the Second Christian Party; signer to the
Oneida submission to changes in the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DENNY, Baptiste
member of the First Christian Party; signer of the
Oneida submission to changes in the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DENNY, David. See NIKENJAGO.
DENNY, Ebenezer
signed the treaty with Six Nations at Fort Harmar. Jan.
9, 1789
DENNY, John (SUNDOWN, John)
interpreter for the Oneidas of Green Bay in treaty
negotiations with the United States. He also signed
the treaty as a member of the First Christian Party
of Oneidas. Feb. 3, 1838
DENNY, Lewis
member of the Second Christian Party; signer to the
Oneida submission to changes in the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DENNY, Martin
member of the Second Christian Party; signer of the
Oneida submission to changes in the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DENNY, William
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, present at a council
with the Indians of theSusquehanna Region at Easton.
July & Nov. 1756
present in Nov., 1756 in Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3,
1792
meeting with Newcastle. Oct. 24, 1756
present at councils at Easton. Nov. 6-17, 1756; Nov.
15, 1756 (II); July 21, 1757; July 21-Aug. 7, 1757;
July 28, 1757; July 29, 1757; July 31, 1757; Aug. 1,
1757 (II); Aug. 2, 1757; Aug. 3, 1757 (II); Aug. 4,
1757; Aug. 5, 1757; Aug. 7, 1757 (I) & (II); Oct. 15,
1758; Oct. 19, 1758; Oct. 20, 1758
present at a council at Easton. Nov. 8, 1756; Nov. 10,
1756; Nov. 12, 1756 (I) & (II); Nov. 14, 1756; Nov.
16, 1756; Nov. 17, 1756; July 22, 1757; July 23, 1757;
July 25, 1757 (I) & (II); July 26, 1757; July 27, 1757
(II); Oct. 7, 1758; Oct. 8, 1758; Oct. 11, 1758; Oct.
13, 1758
present at a council at Easton: asks Teedyuscung for
specific complaints about lands in question. Nov. 15,
1756 (I)
meeting with Teedyuscung after Easton. Dec. 8, 1756
recommended to inquire into the propriatory by examining
the early provincial council journal. Dec. 14, 1756
Denny letter to Loudon about a third council at Easton.
Dec. 26, 1756
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, present at a
conference at Harris Ferry, Lancaster. Mar. 29-May
21, 1757
meeting to draft an answer to a speech given by
Teedyuscung. May 11, 1757
present at a council at Lancaster. May 12, 1757; May
13, 1757 (I) & (II); May 14, 1757; May 15, 1757;
May 17, 1757 (I) & (II); May 19, 1757; May 20, 1757;
May 21, 1757
speech to the councils at Lancaster. May 16, 1757
letter refuting a Quaker speech stating their view of
Indian relations. July 15, 1757
present at a conference with Indians in Philadelphia
in the spring of 1758. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
meeting with Indians in Philadelphia. Re: word about
Six Nations. May 8, 1758
Governor of Pennsylvania reiterates peace with Six
Nations, Delawares, and Indians from the Ohio to
Council Fire in Pennsylvania Council at State House
in Pennsylvania. July 11-12, 1758
present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations
and others. Aug. 4, 1758; Aug. 5, 1758
speech to councils at Easton. Oct. 16, 1758
condolence speech at the councils at Easton. Oct. 25,
1758
letter to, from Hugh Mercer, including minutes of a
conference at Pittsburgh. Jan. 3-8, 1759 (I)
present at councils with Ohio country Indians in
Philadelphia. Feb. 13, 1759
present at Conference where Indians from Canawaga
promise to aid English in forthcoming campaign. Apr.
16, 1759
provincial council in Philadelphia reading minutes of
councils in Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
reference to Denny's role at Easton in 1758. Aug. 19,
1762
DENONVILLE. See BRISAY, Jacques-Rene de, Marquis de
Denonville; BRISAY DE DENONVILLE, Jacques-René de.
DEOGWANDA
Onondaga chief, speech at the councils at Lancaster.
Aug. 27, 1762
private meeting with the Governor at Lancaster. Aug.
28, 1762
DEONANDADY
a place where Six Nations live on this side of Lake Erie
discussed in councils in Philadelphia. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792
mentioned in Owendat speech in Philadelphia. Aug. 20,
1755
DE PEYSTED
mention of letter to Lieutenant Colonel from Fort Pitt
discussing white encroachment on Indian land. Oct.
14, 1783
DEPEYSTER, Abraham, Colonel
present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
DEPEYSTER, John
present at councils in Albany. Dec. 4, 1726
Mayor of Albany, sent by the city to treat with the
Mohawks for the remainder of the Mohawk land. [Dec.
21-22 1773]
DEQUARACHQUA
Cayuga, speaker on behalf of the other four nations,
when the Mohawk choose to speak for themselves at
councils at Albany. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (IV)
DERANZAY, Monsieur
Five Nations apparently sent condolence for this death.
Dec. 4, 1726.
DESAGOCHQUACTHA
messenger on behalf of the Oneida and Onondagas sent to
Albany. Dec. 27, 1689
DESAUNIERS
exiled from Sault Saint Louis (Caughnawaga) by orders
of the King. Apr. 26, 1745
DESCRONTYON, John
Mohawk signer to the Treaty with the Mohawks at Albany
for the relinquishment of their claims to all lands.
Mar. 29, 1707
DESERENTYON, John
Joseph Brant is troubled because promises that he made
to John Deserontyon are being broken. Apr. 11, 1781
letter from, to Daniel Claus (in the Mohawk language).
Re: meeting with McKee at Detroit. Aug. 23, 1783
letter (in Mohawk) from, to Daniel Claus. Jan. 8, 1784
letter (in Mohawk) from, to Daniel Claus. Re: Mohawk
settlement at Cataraqui. Apr. 7, 1784
letter (in the Mohawk language) from, to Daniel Claus.
Deserontyon requests that a teacher be assigned to
teach the Mohawk of his settlement. Apr. 10, 1784
signer of a treaty between the Mohawks and the United
States. Mar. 29, 1797
DESSCHEG
Nanticoke, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nation. July 12, 1742 (II)
DE TORT, James. See TORT, James de
DE TRACY, Governor. See PROUVILLE DE TRACY, Alexander de.
DETROIT (or TEUGHSAHRONTEY)
let the chain extend as far as Tiochsaghrondie or
Wawyaghtenok the passage between Lake Erie and Lake
Huron. (July 19, 1701)
move the covenant chain to extend to Detroit or
Taughsahrontey. July 22, 1754
complaints about French actions at this place. Oct. 16,
1721
fort reported at Detroit giving ammunition to Indians.
Dec. 4, 1726
intentions of the Commander of Detroit against the people
of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the Carolinas. Nov. 17,
1753
mentioned in a letter from Croghan to John Stanwix in
fall of 1759. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
discussion at the council at Fort Pitt about the
prisoners being held by the French at Detroit. Aug.
12-15, 1760
council of Ottawas, Potawatomis, Delawares, Shawnees,
Ojibwas, Wyandots, and one Indian identified as a
Caughnawaga Indian, held at Detroit. Wyandot speaker
reads belt from Six Nations to Wyandots. June 17-
July 13, 1777
Alex McKee writes Sir John Johnson it is good to keep
friends with West Indies to protect Detroit. Letter
from Detroit. Dec. 5, 1791
Council at Brownstown, near Detroit. Sept. 30, 1810
Six Nations allies of British at the taking of the
garrison at Detroit were reportedly promised a share
in the property taken. Mar. 26-28, 1819
DEUBONQUET, F.
interpreter and witness to the Treaty of Spring Wells.
Sept. 8, 1815
DEVIL
would not be allowed to interrupt the agreement. Sept.
20, 1723
role of the devil discussed in hostilities. July 6,
1695
problems blamed on. Sept. 14, 1698
obstructions called the Devil's work. Dec. 4, 1726
not in the power of the Devil himself to break agreements.
Oct. 9, 1744
shall not dirty or break the covenant chain. Oct. 31,
1745
not allow the Devil to dirty the chain. Nov. 30, 1745
debauchery blamed on the devil. July 10-11, 1756
blamed for the actions of taking prisoners. Aug. 19,
1762
DEVON, Daniel
present at councils at Lancaster. June 30, 1744
DEWAATYHUNCK
an Onondaga, passport recommended for him. Aug. 27,
1761
DEWADERHON
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
DEWAGANNA. See DEWAGANHAES.
DEWITT, Simeon
present at Treaty of Oneidas with New York State. Sept.
22, 1788
signed as a witness to the councils at Fort Schuyler;
listed in the exemplification of deeds. Apr. 19, 1793
signed the treaty of Fort Herkimer; listed in the
exemplification of deeds. Apr. 19, 1793
Surveyor General of New York, who according to the
Oneidas is capable of verifying cession of land from
Oneidas to Eleazar Williams. July 18, 1826
DE WOGANNA
sachem of the Sennekes mentioned in a council in Albany.
Oct. 8, 1698
DEXTER, Jonathan
witnessed signing of petition by Oneidas; petition to
New York Legislature to confirm lease of land by
Oneidas to Peter Smith. Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
DEYIRROAS
chief of the Tuscarora, present at councils in
Philadelphia. July, 1742
DEYONQUAT
referred to as half King, represented Delawares at
council at Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783
DIADOQUIRADO. See TIURADADA.
DIAHOGA. See TIOGA.
DIAKAGHORAKIGTSS. See TIUBRADAWIO.
DIAKOGNORAK'IGL'S. See TIUHADAREIO.
DIAKOGNORAKIGTSS. See TIURBRADAWIO.
DIAOGO. See TIOGA.
DIARYHOGAN, Christian
Mohawk signer to a deed in 1749; enclosed in the
proceedings of councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
DICK, Asa
signed petition of Brotherton to President Jackson.
Dec. 27, 1830
DICK, Daniel
signed Brotherton petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
DICK, Elkanah
signed Brotherton petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
DICK, John
signed Brothertown Petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
DICK, Thomas
signed Brotherton petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
DICK, William
signed Brotherton petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
DICKENS, Anthony
Secretary of the United States Senate; letter of
ratification, treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DICKINSON, Jonathan
present at councils at Conestoga. July 6, 1721; July 7,
1721
DICKSON, William
lands at mouth of the Grand River surrendered to. Mar.
26-28, 1819
DIDIGHWEGHSON
Tuscaroras, present at a council in Philadelphia with
Six Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
DIE DIEHOKORAN
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. July 20-Aug. 22,
1677 (II)
DIEKANASSUGE
Oneyda Sachem present at a council in Albany. May 16,
1698
DIETRE, Father Marcoux
witness to the Saint Regis submission to the Treaty of
Buffalo Creek as amended. Jan. 15, 1838
DIGGS, Cole
listed as being present at a meeting in Williamsburg in
Nov., 1722 where the issue of passports was discussed.
Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
DIGONOGON. See PETERS, Henry
DIIENUSE (or GHOSTLY DARKNESS)
principal Cayuga warrior; signer of the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
signer to the Cayuga submission to changes in the terms
of the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DIIEROES
one of the chiefs of the Tuscaroras, present at councils
in Philadelphia with Six Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
DILL, James
Secretary to the commissioners at Treaty of Greenville.
July 22, 1814
DILL, Mathew
present at a council at Croghan's with Ohio Senecas.
July 31, 1750
DINWIDDIE, Robert
Governor of Virginia. Presented commission to J. Fry,
L. Lomax, and J. Patton to act as agents to treat
with Indians at Loggstown. Apr., 1752 (I)
sent instructions to three persons commissioned as agents
for Virginia to treat with Six Nations at Loggstown.
Apr., 1752 (II)
an account of council at Loggstown was sent to Dinwiddie,
the Governor of Virginia by commissioners from Virginia
to treat with Six Nations. May 28-June 13, 1752
letter to Hamilton about the assemption that Ohio is
controlled from Six Nations at Onondaga; assumes it is
not the case. Aug. 7, 1753
letter about Virginia interactions with Six Nations.
Oct. 4, 1753
letter to the Board of Trade, enclosing proceedings.
Named a godfather of Indian children at end of
councils at Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753
influence on Southern Indians discussed. July 21, 1755
DIOBANASSUGO
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. May 16, 1698
DIOLHAHASERE
Onondaga women, prisoner of the French. Sept. 14, 1698
DIONAGHSCOGHTHA
Tuscaroras, present at councils in Philadelphia with
Six Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
DIONAGHSKOGHHO
Tuscarora, present at councils in Philadelphia. July,
1742
DIONAKARONDE
See also DEAUX, Chevaleer.
discussed as keeping prisoners. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
(II)
DIONANDADES. See WYANDOTS.
DIONENDADEES
said to be one of the Farr Indians. Aug. 15-20, 1694
DIONONDADA
French Jesuits said to be among these people. May 26,
1691 (III)
DIONONDADE
Jesuits said to be among these people. May 26, 1691 (V)
DIONONDADEES. See WYANDOTS.
discussed at Albany, Tionondadees. July 6, 1695
DIONONDADES
relations discussed. Jan. 31, 1695
enemy of the Five Nations, asked by Bellomont to make a
peace with them. Oct. 17, 1700
DIONONDADOES. See WYANDOTS.
prisoners released. June 6, 1692 (II)
DIONONDADOS
lands discussed as not belonging to the French. Feb.
13, 1688 (II)
said to be influenced by the French, represented at
councils at Onondaga. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
DIONUNDADOS. See WYANDOTS.
Six Nations agree to bury the hatchet raised against
these people. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1686 (II)
DIORHAASERY
Conestoga, present at councils at Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
Conestogas that speak Oneida, present at councils in
Philadelphia. July, 1742
DIORUGHWAGHTHE
Onondaga, present at a council in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
DIRT
clean the road, sweep away the dirt. July 21, 1755
the dirt being swept out of the chamber door, out of
doors. Aug. 15, 1761
DIRTY
path said to be dirty and foul. July 17, 1747
DISAGREEMENTS
discussion at councils at Easton of warriors and hunters
disagreeing with agreements made by headmen. Oct. 18,
1758
Six Nations chiefs walk out on a speech being given by
Teedyuscung at Easton. Oct. 18, 1758
DISEASE
Indians attending a council to hear a report by Scaroyady
of his travels among the Delaware villages in the
Susquehannah country were struck by an epidemic of
"peripneumony". Apr. 3, 1756
reference to effects of smallpox. Sept. 4, 1691
the mortality of smallpox remembered. June 13, 1717
losses recounted, smallpox interpreted as a punishment
for not keeping covenants. nd.. (June 13-17, 1717)
smallpox so severe among Six Nations all councils
cancelled; greatest number of dead known at one time.
Aug. 15, 1733
condolence offered for smallpox victims. Dec. 15, 1733
report given at Stenton that smallpox was rampant in Six
Nations land. Sept. 28, 1736
moving of the Council at Stenton to Philadelphia because
of Indian fear about smallpox. Sept. 29, 1736
report of smallpox and distemper. Aug. 16-19, 1740
Senecas not present at councils in Albany due to
epidemics. Oct. 5-14, 1745
reference to the epidemics among the Senecas. Oct. 31,
1745
condolence offered for disease among the Senecas. Nov.
30, 1745
disease patterns among non-Indians populations discussed
in the Provisional Council. Nov. 15, 1754
accounts of sickness and smallpox mentioned in the
councils held at Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
report of smallpox in Diahoga. June 25, 1756
report of smallpox reported in a council at Horsfield's.
July 20, 1756
sickness reported; swellings on the body. Sept. 6, 1756
Newcastle reported to have smallpox. Oct. 29, 1756
smallpox reported in Philadelphia. Nov. 3, 1756
Newcastle's death by smallpox reported. Nov. 17, 1756
fears of disease preventing council meetings. Apr. 2,
1757
problems of smallpox infestation outlined. Apr. 2, 1757
reports of smallpox in Philadelphia. Apr. 2, 1757
many chiefs said to be dead from smallpox. Apr. 20, 1757
smallpox reported at Lancaster. Apr. 25, 1757
condolence offered for those who have died of smallpox.
May 21, 1757
disease as a metaphor. July 21, 1757
epidemic of Bloody Flux reported. Aug. 19, 1762
DISHICKAMY
Delaware, present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
DISONONTO
told stories during Weiser's visit to Oneida of his
experiences with Schyler defending the Mohawk villages
from the French. Oct. 11, 1760
DISONOONDY
mentioned by Weiser as one of the headmen of the Oneida.
Oct. 4, 1753
DISTRUST
distrust of messengers discussed at Easton. Aug. 15,
1761
DISWAYDORRE
Maqueas Sachem present at a council with Senecas and
Mohawks held in Albany. Sept. 2-4, 1691
DIUATEA (or DIXIATEA)
Wyandott representatives to councils in Pittsburgh.
Aug. 20, 1759
DIXIATEA. See DIUATEA.
DIXON, Jeremiah
a surveyor of lands on Redstone Creek and Cheat River.
[Oct. 18, 1767]
DIXSON, Joshua
present for conversations at the home of Israel Pemberton
in the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
D'JAJAGO
location discussed as a "convenient place". Mar. 7, 1689
DOCHNEGHDORIS (or SHACALAMY, John)
Cayuga, present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 14, 1762
DOCKSTEDER
Lieutenant present at Six Nations meeting at Niagara
Dec. 11, 1782, enclosed in. July 3, 1783
DOCUMENTATION
discussion about the need for "writings" meaning deeds
to clarify ownership. July 22, 1754
discussion by Six Nations representatives of their
memory being weak, asking that Okus, the interpreter
be informed of details. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (IV)
references by Five Nations spokesmen to having weak
memories or not knowing what the older sachems had
spoken of, need for written copy to be given to Akus,
their interpreter of safe keeping. Sept. 18-21, 1688
(II)
reference to conveyance of possession of lands with
Nanfan. Oct. 16, 1721
Eastern Indians ask for a copy of the treaty. Oct. 10-26,
1723
reference made to a recently published book in French
on the History of North America. Dec. 4, 1726
representatives of Virginia at the Treaty councils at
Lancaster chided the Six Nations "...what we must
rely on, and, being in writing, is more certain than
your memory. That is the way the white people have
of preserving transactions of every kind, and
transmitting them down to their children's children
for ever and all disputes among them settled by this
faithful kind of evidence..." June 22-July 4, 1744
former agreements recounted to prove title by Virginia
to lands claimed by Six Nations. June 25-July 3, 1744
the old writings of the forefathers discussed. Apr. 24,
1748
Half-King went to the councils at Loggstown bringing
with him a collection of papers utilized to argue
issues of land claims. June 1-13, 1752
having no recourse to records. July 21, 1755
Richard Peters offers papers to Teedyuscung to clarify
the position of Pennsylvania rights to lands. Nov.
14, 1756
list of Treaties presented to Teedyuscung in his search
to know the content of the recorded substance of
various treaties, copies then also supplied. July 21-
Aug. 7, 1757
deeds presented to Teedyuscung for his approval to be
forwarded to the King to decide issues of land fraud.
Aug. 4, 1757
Shawnees produce documents in a conference with Bouquet
at the councils at the Forks of the Muskingham. Dec.
5, 1764
Joseph Brant at a council at Onondaga presented
documentation for John Johnson that Crand Island had
been ceded to Johnson. The documentation was reviewed
by the oldest chiefs. "No one could tell anything
about it". The validity of the documentation was not
recognized by the Indian reviewers. Sept. 16, 1810
DOGAEYSE
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
DOGANISTORE
Onondaga, present at councils in Albany. Mar. 28, 1694
(IX)
DOGANNETORE. See DEKANITSORE.
DOGHSYTOAWAX
chief of the Tuscarora, present at councils in
Philadelphia. July, 1742
DOGHSYTOWAX
Tuscaroros, present at councils in Philadelphia with
Six Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
DOGOHNODONIS (or ISAAC, Simon)
principal Cayuga Warrior; signer of the Treaty of
Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DOGS
treated like dogs. July 23, 1747
some young men are like dogs. Oct. 17, 1700
Hendrick says that the Six Nations have become the Dogs
of Albany. Oct. 5-14, 1745
Six Nations react that the commissioners in Albany had
made dogs of them. Oct. 31, 1745
DOGS AROUND THE FIRE. See CAGEAGA.
DOKAOYJOW
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
DOKARRWAGGE
Oneida Sachem present in Albany at a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
DOKERNWAGE
Oneida, present at councils at Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
DOLL, Conrad
present at councils at Lancaster. July 26, 1748
DONDY, John. See TASSAWELANAGHQUA.
DONELLY, Owen C.
witness to the signing by the Indians of Saint Regis of
a supplemental article to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek.
Jan. 15, 1838
DONGAN, Thomas, Colonel
present at councils in Albany. Aug. 2, 1684 (IV)
propositions to Five Nations in Albany. Feb. 8, 1688
answer by Five Nations to propositions presented in
Albany. Feb. 13, 1688 (II)
response to Five Nations answer to proposals in Albany.
Feb. 13, 1688 (III)
Six Nations replies to Dongan in Albany. Feb. 16, 1688
(II)
DONGAN, Thomas
Governor of New York. Present at council at Albany.
July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
Maquas answer to propositions in Albany. July 31, 1684
Governor of New York. Present at a council in Albany
with the Onnondagas and Cayugas. Aug. 2, 1684 (I) &
(II)
council between Governor Dongan and Six Nations in
Albany. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1686 (II)
treaty between Dongan and the Five Nations. Aug. 30-
Sept. 1, 1686
Dongan's speech to the Senecas. 1687
Governor of New York. Speech to Five Nations. Aug. 6,
1687 (I)
reply of Five Nations to propositions made by Dongan at
council at Albany. Aug. 6, 1687 (II)
propositions made to the Six Nations relative to a
French invasion of the lands occupied by the Senecas.
Feb. 8, 1688
answer to propositions made to the Six Nations in Feb.,
1688. Feb. 13, 1688
additional propositions presented by the Six Nations to
Governor Dongan. Feb. 16, 1688
propositions of Dongan to Six Nations. Apr. 29, 1688
letter to Arnout C. Viele re: invitations to Five
Nations. May 25, 1688
letter from Viele about Seneca, Onondaga affairs. June
5, 1688
answer to Five Nations to his propositions. June 26-27,
1688
the late Governor Dongan's promises of forts to Five
Nations discussed. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (III)
reference to Colonel Dongan's time. Dec. 27, 1689
reference to Pennsylvania purchasing the lands along the
Susquahanna through the aid of Governor Dongan of
New York. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
Governor of New York. Was given lands in the Susquehanna
region by the Six Nations. This land Dongan, in turn,
deeded to Mr. Penn. Jan. 23, 1755
granted a patent to the people of Schenectady for lands
supposedly purchased from the Mohawks, in 1684. Mar.
23, 1763
Governor of New York 1683-88. Granted Albany Corporation
a license to purchase land from the Mohawks. [Dec.
21-22, 1773]
DONYLEQUESHONEY
Shawnee, present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
DOONSTOUGH (or HUNCH ON THE FOREHEAD)
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
DOOR
Little Abraham at Lancaster discussed the eastern and
western doors of the Six Nations. May 13, 1757 (I)
closing doors to read letters. July 17, 1747
Senecas referred to as the door where news must enter,
and the comment that question of whether the door
was open. Nov. 2, 1753
reference to the doors being open. Apr. 16, 1755
a door of reconciliation at Onondaga. Sept. 10, 1756
arrived at the appointed place, have come to the door.
July 21, 1757
the two doors discussed relative to the protocol of
messages. Aug. 26, 1762
DOORS
reference to the doors to Iroquois country. Apr. 4,
1768
ask that Southern Indian be conducted safely to the
doors of Six Nations. Nov. 25, 1751
DORCHESTER, Lord
speech delivered at council at Quebec to Ottawas,
Chippeqays, Potwatamies, Hurons, Shawanese, Delawares,
Torturs and Six Nations in which he councils peace
with the United States. States that England did not
give away their land and promises some assistance to
make peace with the West States, but will not go to
war. Aug. 15, 1791
promised supplies to Six Nations when they next met.
Dec. 5, 1791
Canadian tribes complain of Colonel McKee's favoritism
and wish to replace him. Dorchester replies he always
heard he was fair. Council at Castle at Saint Lewis.
Feb. 6-10, 1794
DOTY, Judge
doubted author of Journal (Thomas Dean) ability to act
as agent for the Brotherton. Aug. 26-Sept. 13, 1824
owns copy of Letter of Remonstrance sent to President
by French and some Menominee against the New York
Indians on Aug. 24, 1824. Aug. 26-Sept. 13, 1824
DOUBLEHOUSE, Lewis
an Indian of Saint Regis, who signed a cession of land
to the State of New York. July 18, 1826
DOUGLAS
Seneca signer to the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24,
1835
DOW
witness to William Johnson's insistence that release of
all prisoners from the French "without Distinction
or Ransom" must be demanded. Aug. 19, 1749
DOWAGAHAES
mentioned in councils at Albany. June 4-9, 1691
DOWAGANHAES
the long standing war, pressures for peace. Sept. 14,
1698
Dowagahaes, Indians said to have visited the Lopus the
previous year. June 1, 1691 (II)
well supplied ally of the French. Feb. 25-26, 1693 (II)
enemy of the Five Nations, asked by Bellomont to make
a peace with them. Oct. 17, 1700
of the Far Indians also known as Ronatewisiehroone,
sending pipes to the Senecas. Sept. 29, 1715
DOWAGANHAS (or DOWANGANHAES)
name for the Chippewa, Ojibwa, and Sailteaux referred
to as where the Five Nations would leave off making
war. June 2, 1691
Five Nations representatives sought an answer from the
officials of Albany about a visit of Indians from
Dowanganhas and the discussions that ensued. June 2,
1691
Governor Slaughter indicated the visiting Indians died
of smallpox. June 4-5, 1691
Sadekanaktie discussed the degree of influence by the
French upon the Ottowawae and Dowaganhaes. Feb.
25-26, 1693
called Outawas and encouraged to trade to Carolina.
Apr. 13, 1699
DOWANGANHAES. See DOWAGANHAS.
DOWDY, John. See TASSAWELANAGHQUA.
DOXTATER, Thomas
member of the First Christian Party; signer to the
Oneida submission to changes to the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
DRIFTING SAND. See DASKEREWARAMON.
DRUNKARD, The. See TAGEGHSADDE.
DRUNKARD'S SON
promised William Johnson to report on French planned
attacks on the English of the Mohawk River Valley.
July 30-Aug. 2, 1758
DRYSDALE, Hugh
Governor of Virginia; involved in discussions relative
to a Treaty with the Five Nations in 1722. Aug. 14-
Dec. 1, 1722
DU BLISY, Dennis
described as a friend of Indians. Apr. 16, 1685
DUBOIS BERTHELOT DE BEAUCOURS, Josué (Jean Maurice Josué)
related news from Indians about activity at Fort
Oswego to M. de Beauharnois. Oct. 29, 1744
DUCHARME, D.
interpreter at a council at Caughnawaga. Oct. 5, 1827
DUCHAUQUET, F.
witness to the treaty with the tribes of Ohio held on
the Miami. Sept. 29, 1817
DUCHE, Jacob
named to assist Trent with the minutes. July 26, 1757
Assistant clerk to Croghan, present at councils at
Easton. Aug. 7, 1757 (II)
DUCHESNEAU
Intendant of New France. Concession of land to the
Jesuits of Oct. 31, 1680. June 15, 1718
DUCK CREEK
name of Oneida Indian reservation in Wisconsin. Sept.
16, 1836
DUCOAGNE
served as interpreter at a meeting of Senecas with
William Johnson at Niagara. Aug. 4-11, 1761
DUDLEY
Thomas Dean conferred with him on Feb. 1, 1831 re:
New York Indians petition. Jan. 2-Mar. 16, 1831
DUDLEY, Colonel
present at councils in Albany. May 26, 1691 (IV)
approval of proceedings. Sept. 20, 1723
mentioned in councils at Albany. Oct. 10-26, 1723
DUDLEY, Jeremy, Colonel
present at councils in Albany. May 26, 1691 (III)
DUDLEY, Joseph, Colonel
present at councils in Albany. May 26, 1691 (V)
DUDLEY, Mr.
accompanied I.W. Beall to Washington, when he made an
effort to prevent the Treaty of Feb. 8, 1831 from
being passed. (1832)
DUDLEY, Coll Joseph
present at a council between Governor Slaughter and a
delegation of Mohawk Praying Indians. May 26, 1691
present at the council where Governor Slaughter gave
his answer to a delegation of Christian Mohawks.
May 26, 1691 (II)
present at a council with the Five Nations. June 1,
1691
DUIATEA
Wyandot representative to a council in Pittsburgh in
July, 1759. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
DU INANIA. See DUQUANIA.
DUMMER, William
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Present at
treaty with Six Nations, Scatacook and Mohegan Indians
at Boston. Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
DUNBAR
a Lieutenant, present at an Indian conference at Fort
Johnson. Feb. 2-27, 1756
DUNCAN
a Major in the 55th Regiment. Attended a meeting of
Onondagas with William Johnson at Oswego. July 21,
1761
DUNCAN, John
present at a meeting at Canajohary, on behalf of the
claimants of the land, Canajohary Patent. Mar. 10,
1763
part-owner of a tract of land released to the Mohawks.
Nov. 22, 1763
DUNDAS
Lieutenant present at Six Nations meeting at Niagara
Dec. 11, 1782, enclosed. July 3, 1783
DUNDASS
Lieutenant Colonel attended conference at Niagara with
Six Nations to remove doubts about future peace.
July, 1783
DUNGAN, Colonel
ambiguity surrounding Dungan's purchase discussed at
councils in Philadelphia. July 4, 1727
named as being at one time proprietor of the Susquehannah
country, selling a deed to the Penn family. Aug. 6,
1754
Governor of New York, named in a deed relinquishing by
Six Nations of lands in lower Pennsylvania in 1736;
enclosed in the proceedings of the councils at Easton.
July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
DUNGAN, Thomas
received a beaver at councils at Albany. Aug. 2, 1684
(III)
DUNK, George Montagu
Earl of Halifax, president of the Board of Trade, sent
a letter requesting a council to investigate Six
Nations claims of being overwelmed with settlers.
Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754
DUPPLIN, Thomas Hay, Viscount (or DAPPLIN)
member of the Board of Trade, signed a letter calling
for a council to investigate Indian claims against
settlers. Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754
signed a letter read to the councils in Albany. July
22, 1754
member of the Lords of Trade; signed a letter read to
the delegates at the Albany Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
DUPUI, Mr. See DUPUIS, Samuel.
DUPUI, Aaron
instructed to help gather Indians of the Susquehannah,
Wyoming region to a council at John Harris' in Jan.
1756. Dec. 8, 1755
DUPUIS, Samuel (or DUPUI, Mr.)
involved in removing friendly Indians from Aucquick.
Jan. 29, 1756
DUPUY, Zacharie
Mayor of Montreal, sent as governor in 1656 to new
French settlement at Ganenta. 1655-[1687]
DU QUANIA (or DU INANIA)
acted gallantly in the battle Nov. 4, 1791. Only Six
Nations tribe to assist the West Indians. Sent to
request the tribes of lower Canada to attend Council
at Miami Rapids, Spring 1792. Dec. 5, 1791
DUQUESNE
Governor General of New France. Instructions to, from
the King of France. May 15, 1752
DUQUESNE DE MENNEVILLE, Michel Ange
Governor of Canada, passes given to Six Nations and
traders in come into Canada. Nov. 2, 1753
Governor of Canada's influence on settlement patterns
discussed. July 21, 1755
DURNFORD
an Ensign, member of the 68th regiment, who was present
at a general council of the Six Nations, held at
"the Mohawk village". July 3-4, 1828
DUTCH
treaties with the Mohawk in 1643 and 1659. Sept. 24,
1659
propositions of Mohawk complaints of Dutch traders.
June 26, 1660
message from Indians of Agawam to the Dutch. July 28,
1663
request that the Five Nations not listen to the Dutch.
June 15, 1690
described as friends. May 19, 1693
settled among Six Nations, recounted in history of the
covenant chain by a Six Nations speaker at a council
at Boston. Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
recounting of first contact by the Dutch. Sept. 20,
1723
story of the appearence of the Dutch recounted one
hundred years later. June 22-July 4, 1744
story about the coming of the Dutch. June 25-July 3,
1744
Six Nations refer to the Dutch respect of the Covenant
and League. July 24, 1744
DWIGHT, Joseph
Commissioner of Massachusetts Bay, present at councils
in Albany. Nov. 25, 1751
DYER, Eliphalet
present at Fort Johnson between New England Indians
and Six Nations Indians. Re: proposed meeting at
Albany. Mar. 23, 1763
DYIONEUHAGARON
name of either a place or person employed by Weiser in
his opening speech to a council at Oneida. Oct. 11,
1750
DYIOQUARIO. See DYIOQUAVIO.
DYIOQUAVIO (or DYIOQUARIO)
present at a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 15, 1755
representative of Six Nations to councils in Philadelphia.
Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
D'YOYATCH
name in a deposition to receive $700; attached to the
Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
D'YOYATECH (or ISAAC, Joseph)
Cayuga signer to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15,
1838