FAARLICHIGH

signer to a deed dated Aug., 1737 enclosed in the

proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug.

7, 1757

FAIRCHILD, Benjamin

one of three interpreters present at council with the

Six Nations (Grand River) at Hamilton. July 4, 1819

an interpreter, present at a general council of the

Six Nations, held at "the Mohawk village". July 3-4,

1828

FAIRFAX, Thomas Lord

present at councils at Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753

FAIRFAX, William

named a godfather of Indian children at end of the

councils at Winchester. Commissioner sent by Virginia

to council in the Ohio country. Nov. 17, 1753

FALLING MOUNTAIN. See SOHAEAS.

FALLING RUN. See DEEP CREEK.

FALLS OF OHIO

prisoner exchange between Americans and Shawnee. Oct.

14, 1783

FALLS OF OHIO PRISONER EXCHANGE

speech by Major Walls to Shawnese included in Fred

Halimand's papers. Oct. 14, 1783

FANDA, Jelles (or FUNDA, Jelles)

See also FONDA, Jelles.

Re: Canajohary Patent. May 10, 1763

FAR INDIANS

See also FARR INDIANS.

Arnout's visits to the Far Indians. Aug. 15-20, 1694

request for sachems to be sent to the Far Indians. Aug.

30-Sept. 1, 1686 (II)

Five Nations asked to welcome all Indians. Aug. 5, 1687

messages received. Dec. 27, 1689

invitation extended to Five Nations for a council. May

19, 1693

various kinds described. Sept. 29, 1715

paths to the Far Indians to be kept open. Oct. 16, 1721

report of the Governor of Massachusetts sending a belt

to the Western Indians. 1724

promise to keep the Far Indians quiet. Dec. 4, 1726

seek protection at Oswego for when the Far Indians come

to trade. Dec. 15, 1733

being harassed by the enemy. July 16, 1747

under the influence of the French. Nov. 25, 1751

FAR NATIONS

alliances be kept up. Oct. 5-14, 1745

alliances should be made with the Far Nations. Nov. 30,

1745

FARMER, Edward

interpreter for councils in Philadelphia with Conestoga

and Six Nations. May 4, 1722; May 11, 1722

FARMERS BROTHER

See also ONAYAWAS.

member of delegation of Six Nations requesting that

treaty be held at Buffalo Creek, rather than at

Kanadeseges. [July, 1788]

signer of the Indenture with the Senecas at Buffalo

Creek. June 30, 1802

signer of the Treaty with the Senecas at Buffalo Creek.

June 30, 1802 (II)

Seneca chief who was present at a preliminary meeting

to discuss proposal to sell the Tonawanda Reservation

to the Oneidas. May 25, 1807

signed cession of land from Senecas to Tuscaroras. Mar.

30, 1808

speech of Farmers Brother, delivered at a council at

Buffalo. Dec. 19, 1811 (I)

a speaker at a council at Buffalo Creek. Nov. 4, 1812

served as a speaker at a council at Buffalo Creek. July

25, 1813 (I)

FARMINGTONS

together with other New England Indians, received a deed

for a tract of land from the Oneidas. Oct. 4, 1774

FARR INDIANS (or FAR INDIANS)

war with them discussed. Aug. 6, 1687 (III)

indication of sending sachems to the Farr Indians. Aug.

30-Sept. 1, 1686

Farr Indians mentioned in discussions between Schuyler

and Five Nations; term used to describe Algonquian

speaking bribes west of Five Nations. Feb. 2-9, 1694

reference to prisoners being taken by the Farr Indians

or the Dionondadees. June 12-16, 1699

being contacted by the French. Aug. 12, 1709

incentives to be given to make them loyal to the English.

Aug. 15, 1710

discussion of how the Five Nations must not receive or

trade for French goods from the Farr Indians. Aug. 14-

Dec. 1, 1722

pressure placed on the Five Nations to prevent passage

of the Farr Indians in their territories and not to

trade for non-English goods. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722

FARREL, Matthew (or FARRAL)

attended a meeting of Mohawks with William Johnson at

Mount Johnson. May 15-16, 1755

a Captain, present when William Johnson delivered a

speech to the Mohawks at Mount Johnson. May 15,

[1755]

FARRINGTON, Abraham

present for conversations at the home of Israel Pemberton

in the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792

FATHER

Mohawks referred to as. Mar. 7-12, 1768

explanation of the Oneidas calling the Onondagas Fathers.

July 21, 1677

reference to the Term of Address as used by officials.

July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)

term of address of Five Nations in reference to

Frontenac. June 9, 1697

king of England as a kind Father to Five Nations. Oct.

16, 1721

king loves you Five Nations as a father loves his

children. Dec. 15, 1733

obligations of a father discussed. Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 1735

the Great King Father. Aug. 16-19, 1740

called the Governor of France Father to hurt the English.

June 25-July 3, 1744

king addressed as. July 23-28, 1748

reference to the King of England as Father to the

Mohawks. June 12-16, 1753

FATHER

reminder of the Barbarious treatment at the hands of

the French from the same called by some Six Nations

father. Nov. 17, 1753

discussion of the father relationships between nations.

July 21, 1755

French actions as "Father". Sept. 10, 1756

British addressed as. Oct. 14, 1783

FAUCONIER, Peter

claims to hold a Letter Patent to Kayaderosseras,

granted in 1708. Mar. 15, 1765

FAULKNER, Engisn

present at a council in Pittsburg in July 1759. Mar. 15,

1758-Apr. 12, 1760

FEAST

description of a feast where two bulls were slaughtered

held at a council between Governor Fletcher, Five

Nations and Schaghticokes. June 15-July 6, 1693

beer and bread given by Governor Fletcher at the end of

a council. Feb. 25, 1693

Fletcher provided a feast to drink to the King's health.

Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696

description of feast and drinking of toasts. June 22-

July 4, 1744

FEATHER HEADS

reference to heads of warriors being feathered with

wampum. Sept. 10, 1756

FELLOWS, Joseph

involved in purchasing lands from the Six Nations under

the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838

FERGUSON, Alexander

one of three interpreters present at council with the

Six Nations (Grand River) at Hamilton. July 4, 1819

FERGUSON, Major

killed in the battle Nov. 4, 1791 with West Indians.

Dec. 5, 1791

FIAX, Peter

presented land by Mohawks of Canajohary. May 22, 1769

FIDLER

a Mohawk messenger, apparently used by the French. Nov.

17, 1753

FIELD, Major

Volunteers, present at councils at the Forks of the

Muskingham. Dec. 5, 1764

FIELD, Zachariah

letter to Captain Wells discussed at councils in Albany.

Oct. 5-14, 1745

FINE CARSE. See TEKAGAYE.

FIRE

rekindled. July 21, 1755

reference to a common fire acceptable to the French and

Five Nations. Aug. 2, 1684 (IV)

fire kindled at Baltimore with Sinwica. Apr. 16, 1685

making his own fire. May 19, 1693

quenched with blood. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)

kindle another fire. Aug. 28, 1695

imagery of quickening the fire and renewing the

covenant. Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696

quickened at Albany. Nov. 9, 1696

imagery of seven fires. Sept. 12, 1698

the flame of love. Sept., 1722

help build a fire. May 23-June 4, 1723

renewed at councils in Boston. Sept. 20, 1723

keep the fire always in Philadelphia. Aug. 31, 1732

affirming the fire kept burning. Sept. 2, 1732

reference to the fires being brightened. Oct. 2, 1736

fire to be kindled; speech to be given Six Nations.

Oct. 13, 1736

fire kindled, speeches in councils at Philadelphia.

Oct. 14, 1736

fire kindled. July 6, 1742

"come to enlarge the fire, which was almost gone out to

make it burn clearer." June 22-July 4, 1744

English reference that as a result of the Lancaster

councils the fire was again enlarged. June 22-July

4, 1744

enlarged, made to burn bright and clear. June 25-July

3, 1744

fire enlarged that almost went out. July 24, 1744

"hearty welcome to this place where our fire burns."

July 23-28, 1748

the one kindled at Johnson's. Nov. 25, 1751

council fire rekindled to keep the chain bright. June

1-13, 1752

almost being expired at Onondaga. Nov. 2, 1753

Abraham, Mohawk sachem, in a speech at the Albany

Conference made reference to the fire being out

referring to relations with New York. Aug. 6, 1754

moved from Albany to Mount Johnson. May 17, [1755] (II)

fire to be lighted at Tiago. Sept. 10, 1756

references to councils fires being moved; discussed at

Easton. Aug. 15, 1761

wood placed on the fire so that the smoke would rise for

all to see. Aug. 13, 1762

reference to the fire being almost out, need to put

plenty of wood on it, show people that a council is

taking place. Aug. 19, 1762

the old council fire revived at Lancaster. Aug. 26, 1762

imagery, in letter (in the Mohawk language) from John

Deserontyon to Daniel Claus. Re: council with McKee

at Detroit. Aug. 23, 1783

letter from Senecas to the Grand Council of the Thirteen

Fires (United States). Dec. 31, 1790

fires being rekindled in first councils at Easton. Aug.

7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792

United States referred to by Red Jacket as "seventeen

fires". Sept. 30, 1810 (I)

FIRE POKER

present at councils in Philadelphia in the spring of

1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792

present at a council in Philadelphia. Mar. 27, 1756

FIREPLACE

reference to our late fireplace. Nov. 2, 1753

"Covenant House" is Albany, according to Five Nations

speaker. July 30-Aug. 6, 1684

reference to Five Nations attempting to prevent the

French from lighting a "fire" at Cadaracqui. Jan. 31-

Feb. 4, 1695

the placing of stones in fireplaces on the borders of

Virginia to indicate friendly intentions. Aug. 14-

Dec. 1, 1722

great fire place at Albany. Fire at Boston renewed at

Council at Boston. Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723

at Loggstown. May 28-June 13, 1752

meeting place should be specified by persons sending an

invitation, although the ones invited may freely

suggest another meeting place. July & Nov. 1756

FIRST CHRISTIAN PARTY

a party of Christian Oneida Indians residing at Green

Bay. Feb. 3, 1838

and part of the Second Christian Party of Oneidas

requested that E. Williams write to J. Parrish about

controversy among Iroquois about removal. Apr. 10,

1824

called a council at Oneida of persons interested in two

purchases at Green Bay, Wisconsin (1825). July 18,

1826

was allocated a sum of money in a treaty between the

United States and the Oneidas of Wisconsin. Sept. 16,

1836

FISH, The

received a land grant in the councils with the Cayugas

Feb. 25, 1789 in Albany. Apr. 19, 1793

FISH CARRIER. See OJAGEGHTE.

FISH KILNS

residence of the River Indians who wish to settle among

the Six Nations. May 28, 1756

FISHER

See also VISSCHER.

"English equivalent of the Dutch name Visscher." July

29, 1755

FISHER. See CYAHAGA.

FISHER. See SHAYANAS.

FISHER, Johannes

claims to hold a Letter Patent to Kayaderosseras,

granted in 1708. Mar. 15, 1765

FISHER, John

reportedly present when William Shirley told the Indians

that William Johnson had been given money to offer to

the Indians joining military expeditions during the

summer of 1755. Aug. 8, 1755

FISHING

salmon fishing at Cajonhago reported. Aug. 6, 1687 (III)

Oliver Phelps and Israel Chapin both signed statements

acknowledging right of Indians to fish in waters within

territory ceded by the Indians to Phelps. n.d.

rights to fish in waters on land ceded were reserved by

the Indians, party to deed from Five Nations to Phelps

and Gorham. July 9, 1788

rights reserved by Oneidas. Sept. 22, 1788

rights reserved in five deeds exemplification dated.

Apr. 19, 1793

fishing rights sold by the Menominee to the Indians of

New York; documents attached to the Treaty with the

Menominee. Feb. 8, 1831

FISKE, Samuel

name on deed of 1749; enclosed in proceedings of councils

at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757

FITCH

Governor of Connecticut. Suspected of being involved in

dealings of people from Connecticut in Susquehannah

lands. Nov. 19, 1762

FLAG

one given to Big Homine, returned because they did not

understand the purpose it had been given, this was not

done in public. Nov. 17, 1753

FLAMMING ARROW. See ONAGHSADEGEAGH.

FLATHEADS

the Senecas have temporarily stopped making excursions

against. Feb. 27-29, 1756

fighting reported. Aug. 15, 1710

war against the Flatheads by the Five Nations. Sept. 29,

1715

French supplying powder to the Senecas to fight the

Flatheads. June 13, 1717

French said to be supplying the Flatheads. n.d. (June

13-17, 1717)

report of incursions by the Five Nations against the

Flatheads, apparently a group of Virginia Indians,

(specifically westward and south of the Virginia

Colony itself). Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722

battle with the Flatheads discussed at councils with

Clinton. July 17, 1747

Clinton urges Six Nations young men to not war with

Flatheads. July 23-28, 1748

Six Nations agreed to not go against the Flatheads.

July 26, 1748 (II)

Six Nations being warned about letting warriors go out

with Flatheads. Aug. 18, 1748 (IV)

FLATS

order for disposition of Flats on the other side of the

Mohawk River. Sept. 6, 1678

FLESH

to as one flesh. Nov. 17, 1753

only eat your flesh. Dec. 4, 1726

FLETCHER, Benjamin

present at councils with River Indians at Albany. Aug.

18, 1694

answer of Five Nations to Governor Fletcher in Albany.

Feb. 25-26, 1693 (II)

answer given to his speech in Albany. Feb. 25, 1693 (III)

journal of Fletcher's visit to Onondaga. Mar. 7, 1693

present at councils with Maquase. June 21, 1693

present at councils with Five Nations in Albany. July

4, 1693

meeting of Fletcher with Five Nations sachems. July 4,

1693 (II)

letter from William Phips. July 4, 1693 (III); July 26,

1693

letter presumed to be from William Phips. July 13, 1693

(II)

meetings with Jurian, the Mohawk at Albany. July 25,

1693

sent invitation to Five Nations. Aug. 15, 1693 (III)

journal of Major Derek Wossott's visit to Six Nations.

Oct. 10, 1693

letter from Ingoldesby about Indian affairs. Jan. 12,

1694 (IV)

addressed in propositions of Five Nations in Albany.

Mar. 28, 1694 (IX)

messenger sent from Cayenquiragoe and the Mohawks. June

25, 1694

letter to the Lords of Trade on Indian Affairs. July,

1694

acknowledged as head of the covenant chain. Councils

with Five Nations and other colonies in Albany.

Aug. 15-20, 1694

mentioned in councils at Onondaga. Jan. 31, 1695

reference to the Governor of New York represented at

councils at Onondaga. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)

letter to Governor Fletcher from William Stoughton.

Mar. 25, 1695

details of a conference with Five Nations. May 29, 1695

reference to a letter from Fletcher. July 6, 1695

present at councils in Albany. Aug. 28, 1695; Sept. 4,

1695; Sept. 18-19, 1695; Sept. 19, 1696; Oct. 1, 1696;

Oct. 2, 1696; Oct. 3, 1696; Mar. 9-12, 1697 (I) & (II)

letter from William Stoughton. Dec. 30, 1695 (III)

journal of his visit to Five Nations. Nov. 9, 1696

message sent by Fletcher to Five Nations. Nov. 25, 1696

(I) & (II)

report of Commissioners to Fletcher on Five Nations.

Jan. 9, 1697

letter to Governor of Massachusetts, William Stoughton.

May 10, 1697

letter, Commissioners to Fletcher about Five Nations

objecting to burying the hatchet. 1698

the late governors promise of forts discussed. Sept. 14,

1698

FLETCHER, Benjamin, Governor (or CAIJENQUIRAGOE;

CAJENQUIRAGOE; CAYENQUIRAGO; CAYENQUIRAGOE)

called by the Indian Name Caijenquiragoe (Swift Arrow)

referring to Fletcher's coming to the aid of the Five

Nations by swiftly raising a military force to march

on the three villages of the Mohawk under attack by

the French in February of 1693. June 15-July 6, 1693

Fletcher's speech to the Sachems of Five Nations upon

the defeat of French incursions. Feb. 25, 1693

speech to Five Nations representatives in Albany. Feb.

25, 1693 (II)

answer of Five Nations to Governor Fletcher. Feb. 25-26,

1693

not present at a council with the Schaghticokes and Five

Nations on June 15; instead represented by Stephen

Courtlandt, Nicholas Bayard, and Peter Schuyler. June

15-July 6, 1693

present at a second council with the Schaghticokes and

Five Nations representatives on June 21. June 15-July

6, 1693

Fletcher to the Sachems of the Five Nations, a letter

written at Fort William Henry. July 31, 1693

journal of a mission by D. Wessel to Onondaga on behalf

of Governor Fletcher to discourage Oneida relations

with the French. Aug. 5-19, 1693

communications from the Onnondagas to the Governor

through a smith named Johannes Luijkasse, who was sent

to live among the Onnondaga. Nov. 22, 1693

words of Frontenac about Fletcher. Dec. 2, 1693

letter from Jamor Richard Ingoldesby to Governor Fletcher.

Jan. 12, 1694

letter from Reverend Dellius about an explanation of

three belts of peace being sent to the Governor of

Canada. Jan. 12, 1694 (II)

his Iroquois name was given at the beginning of the

council, even though he was not present; Schuyler as

his representative, meeting with Sachems of Five

Nations in Albany. Feb. 2-9, 1694

Schuyler referred to how strong and firm Fletcher keeps

the Covenant Chain. Feb. 2-9, 1694

letter from Reverend Dellius to Governor Fletcher. Feb.

12, 1694

message from the Governor of Canada to Five Nations and

answer. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695

appointment of a commission to act in Fletcher's absence.

July 31-Aug. 10, 1696

proceedings of Governor Fletcher at Albany. July 31-Aug.

10, 1696

Fletcher notified the Five Nations of his impending

absence to England. Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696

journal of Governor Fletcher's visit to Albany. Sept.

17-Oct. 9, 1696

description and report of Schuyler, Dellius, and

Wessells on Indian Affairs during the Governor's

absence. Sept. 28, 1697

source of a patent for a fraudulent land sale, purchased

from several Mohawks. May 31, 1698

reference to Fletcher failing to seize and destroy

Cadaraque when the French had temporarily abandoned

it. Apr. 13, 1699

FLOUR. See LUQUEST.

FLOYD, William

present at Treaty of Oneidas with New York State. Sept.

22, 1788

negotiated treaty with Oneidas 1788. Jan. 15, 1793 (I)

signed deed dated Sept. 12, 1788 at Fort Schuyler. Apr.

19, 1793

signed deed dated Sept. 22, 1788 at Fort Schuyler.

Apr. 19, 1793

FOLD

meaning for a fold in a belt of wampum explained. June

9, 1697 (II)

interpretations of the French and Five Nations concerning

a belt sent by the French to the Oneida. June 9, 1697

FONDA, Jelles

See also FANDA, Jelles.

a Captain, present at a meeting at Fort Johnson with

Oneidas, Oquagas and other Indians living on the

Susquehanna River. Aug. 23-26, 1757

present at a meeting of the Oneidas and sundry other

Indians with William Johnson at Fort Johnson. Sept.

15-20; 1757

delivered speech of William Johnson to the Six Nations

at a council at the Upper Oneida town. [May, 1758]

report of council at the upper Oneida town. June 12,

1758

was sent by William Johnson to hurry the Six Nations

along to a meeting at Fort Johnson. June 24-July 1,

1758

Re: Canajohary Patent. Mar. 10, 1763

FORBES

delivered a deposition re: Canajohary Patent. Feb. 7,

1763

captain present at Six Nations meeting at Niagara.

Enclosed in July 3, 1783. Dec. 11, 1782

FORBES, Eli

missionary to Onohoquaga, sent a message to the councils

at Lancaster. Aug. 11, 1762

FORBES, Jacob

witnessed the transfer of a deed that was later disputed.

[1765]

FORBES, John

Christian Fredrick Post arrived at Easton with news

from Forbes. Oct. 22, 1758

appointed Hugh Mercer commander of Ohio Region. Jan.

3-8, 1759 (I)

FORD, Thomas, Lieutenant

present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768

FORD, Mahlon

ensign, signed the Treaty of Fort Stanwix as a witness.

Oct. 22, 1784

FORD, Nathaniel

said to be holding an Indian slave. Dec. 4, 1726,

FOREFATHERS

tree to have been planted by the forefathers. Nov. 2,

1753

reference to the covenant of our forefathers. Sept. 4,

1691

agreements remembered. Sept. 20, 1723

Albany described as the meeting place of the forefathers.

Aug. 24, 1742

the ancient chain of our forefathers. Oct. 9, 1744

place of our forefathers, the old writings discussed.

Apr. 24, 1748

covenant chain linked to our forefathers. Aug. 18, 1748

(IV)

reference made to the Covenant Alliance of our

Forefathers. June 12-16, 1753

appeals to remember the actions of the forefathers.

July 22, 1754

follow the methods of the forefathers. July 21, 1755

memory of the forefathers recalled. Sept. 10, 1756

let us exceed our grandfathers in care of our

proceedings. July 21, 1757

belt of the forefathers given at Easton. July 26, 1757

belt given at Easton to secure upright intentions, a

lasting foundation to exceed ancestors. July 27, 1757

(II)

Teedyuscung speaks of his acquiring his own clerk as an

example of his exceeding his ancestors. Aug. 1, 1757

(II)

reference of the custom of the Forefathers to dispose of

the bones of the dead so that no one would remember

the place where they were buried. Aug. 19, 1762

reference to the treaties made by the forefathers. June

24, 1768

FORKS INDIANS. See DELAWARES.

FORKS OF MUSKINGHAM, COUNCILS AT THE

proceedings read at councils at Philadelphia. Dec. 5,

1764

FORSYTH, John

present at councils at Lancaster. July 26, 1748

signature as Secretary of State on the ratification of

the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24, 1835

signature on the ratification of the Treaty of Buffalo

Creek. Jan. 15, 1838

Secretary of State for the United States of America,

when a treaty between the Oneidas of Green Bay and the

United States of America was ratified. Feb. 3, 1838

FORSYTH, R. _.

letter from, to Thomas Forsyth. Re: upcoming meeting

of Governor Porter (of Michigan) with Menominees about

troubles between Menominees and New York Indians. Oct.

9, 1832

FORSYTH, R.A.

witness to the Treaty with the tribes of Ohio held on

the Miami. Sept. 29, 1817

interpreter and witness to the Treaty with the Menominee.

Feb. 8, 1831

FORSYTH, Thomas

letter to, from R. _. Forsyth. Re: upcoming meeting of

Governor Porter (of Michigan) with Menominees about

troubles between Menominees and New York Indians. Oct.

9, 1832

FORT ALLEN (or GNADENHUTTEN)

Delawares and Shawnees will meet Teedyuscung at Fort

Allen for journey to conference at Harris Ferry,

Lancaster. Mar. 29-May 21, 1757

mentioned in councils at Easton in Nov. 1756. Aug. 7,

1755-Dec. 3, 1792

discussed in a letter from Mr. Spangenburg. May 5, 1756

visit to Gnadenhutten by Newcastle. June 25, 1756

a number of Indians from Diahogo will wait at Fort Allen

for Teedyuscung to hear the results of the council at

Easton. July & Nov. 1756

letter from Newcastle while at Fort Allen. July 10, 1756

FORT AUGUSTA

questions about Fort Augusta raised at Councils at Easton.

July 28, 1757

place of a meeting between Colonel Clapham and

Ogaghradarisha. Oct. 24, 1756

Scaroyady wishes to go with a party of Mohawk Indians to

Fort Augusta, because he fears the French will be

making attempts against the fork. Mar. 29-May 21, 1757

discussion concerning Fort Augusta. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757

complaints made against the trader Nathaniel Holland at

Fort Augusta, discussed at Lancaster. Aug. 28, 1762

on the site of Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Nov. 10-11, 1764

discussion of a mutiple murder near the Fort. Feb. 4,

1768

Six Nations refer to as place where boundary line should

not exceed. Mar. 7-12, 1768

FORT AUGUSTA, COUNCILS AT

proceedings of councils at Fort Augusta. Aug., 1769

FORT BOCCALUNCE

located on the head of the Ohio about one hundred twenty

miles from Loggstown, French Fort. Aug. 7, 1753

FORT CAMOS

mentioned in councils in Albany. July 17-19, 1709

FORT CANOUISTIYOYOU

outline of French designs on Lake Superior. July 22,

1754

FORT CARLTON (Canada)

Treaty Number Six, of which Michel's Band was a party,

was negotiated at Fort Pitt and Fort Carlton. Sept. 8,

1878

FORT CATARAQUI

report of French designs on Fort Niagara and Fort

Cataraqui. Feb. 16, 1756

FORT CHRISTIANA

role in southern Indian relations discussed. June 16,

1717 (II)

FORT CUMBERLAND

six Onondaga Indians wish to go to Fort Cumberland to

join "the Southward Indians" to go to war against

English enemies in the Ohio region. Mar. 29-May 21,

1757

recounting a speech given at Fort Cumberland. July 21,

1755

a fort in Maryland, "on Wells Creek, the north branch of

the Potomac River, built by Colonel James Innes".

Sept. 15-20, 1757

FORT DETROIT

the Beaver at Lancaster referred to a belt sent by

Johnson and given to the Western tribes at Fort

Detroit. Aug. 13, 1762

FORT DETROIT PEACE BELT

belt with three human figures on it given at the councils

with the western nations in Detroit. Aug. 14, 1762

FORT DUMMER

minister to be sent to Fort Dummer. Aug. 27-Sept. 1,

1735

FORT DUQUESNE

actions at the French fort discussed. Sept. 10, 1756

role in relations in the Ohio country discussed. July

10-11, 1756

map of the fortress supplied by Captain Stobo. Oct. 14,

1754

discussion at Easton with Indians from the Ohio country,

asked to keep their youngmen from going near the

French fort. Oct. 20, 1758

rumors of occupation discussed at councils in

Philadelphia. Feb. 13, 1759

FORT EDWARD

See also THE GREAT CARRYING PLACE.

now Fort Edward, New York. Feb. 14, 1757

FORT ERIE

council at, referred to in report of minutes of a council

at Ancaster. Mar. 26-28, 1819

FORT FREDRICK

Six Nations meeting with British to reaffirm friendship.

July 23-28, 1748

FORT FRONTENAC

discussed at councils at Albany. Oct. 16, 1721

a French trading post on the eastern end of Lake Ontario

built in 1673 by Frontenac. Discussed as a place of

rendezvous for the representatives of the Iroquois and

the French. Sept. 11-12, 1682

FORT GEORGE

formerly a council fire was kindled at. The Lower

Mohawks wonder if there is a possibility of rekindling

that council fire. July 3-4, 1828

site of a council resulting in a Treaty between the

Governors of New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania and

the Five Nations. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722

report in a letter from the Lords of Trade that a

deputation of Mohawks was present at Fort George in

June of 1752 (or 1753). Aug. 6, 1754

FORT GEORGE, COUNCIL AT

Weiser sent to Onondaga to find out the sentiments there.

Aug. 29, 1753

proceedings of meetings of Clinton and Mohawks at Fort

George. June 12-16, 1753

referred to at council at Buffalo. Oct. 21, 1813

FORT HARMAR

treaty with Six Nations at Fort Harmar. Jan. 9, 1789

FORT HERKIMER

exemplification of deeds; one from June 28, 1785 at Fort

Herkimer. Apr. 19, 1793

FORT HERKIMER, TREATY OF

exemplification of deeds. Apr. 19, 1793

FORT HUNDER

efforts of Captain Hunter recounted. n.d. (June 13-17,

1717)

near by a meeting was held between Weiser and several

Mohawk chiefs. Oct. 11, 1750

FORT JEFFERSON

described as short of provisions. Jan. 28, 1792

FORT JOHNSON

See also JOHNSON HALL.

the name of William Johnson's first residence on the

north side of the Mohawk River.

visit by Scaroyady, Montour, the Cayuga, and another

(Ogaghredarisha) to Fort Johnson, Newcastle also.

June 25, 1756

report of a council at Fort Johnson with Senecas, Cayugas,

and Onondagas. July 7, 1757

FORT JOHNSON, COUNCILS AT

councils with the Shawnee and Delawares. July 10-11,

1756

FORT JOHNSON, TREATY OF

report of a treaty at Fort Johnson in a council in

Philadelphia. Mar. 27, 1756

report of the Treaty of Fort Johnson in a speech by

Scaroyady. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792

report of the Treaty of Fort Johnson made by Scaroyady,

enumeration of those present. Apr. 3, 1756

report of council mention. Apr. 8, 1756

reference to the meeting. Apr. 24, 1756

Johnson letter about the council. Apr. 26, 1756

report of discussion at Fort Johnson related to the

councils at Easton. Aug. 7, 1757

FORT LE CHENE. See LACHINE.

FORT LITTLETON

skirmishes reported. Apr. 8, 1756

FORT MEIGS

council at Oct. 1, 1817. Delawares agree to allow

Brothertown to occupy land with them on White River

in Indiana. Oct. 2, 1817

FORT MEIGS, MIAMI RAPIDS, COUNCIL AT

Delawares agree to allow Brotherton to occupy land with

them on White River in Indiana. Oct. 2, 1817

mentioned in the documents accompnaying the Treaty with

the Menominee. Feb. 8, 1831

FORT NIAGARA

boundaries described. Aug. 30, 1764

Fort at Ongagra discussed. Aug. 5, 1687

the Fort at Onnyagaro discussed. Sept. 14, 1687

the fort at Onyagra discussed at Albany. Feb. 8, 1688

the problems with the Fort at Onyagre. Feb. 16, 1688

(II)

subject of much discussion. Dec. 4, 1726

incident of a French officier related. Aug. 15, 1733

word about the building of Fort Niagara in 1751. Aug. 7,

1753

discussion about how to dislodge the French from the

fort at Niagara. July 22, 1754

discussion about the French traders there. July 21, 1755

report that Teedyuscung received a belt from Six Nations

while visiting in the vicinity of Fort Niagara,

requesting that the Delawares remain neutral. Aug. 7,

1755-Dec. 3, 1792

report of French designs on Fort Niagara and Fort

Cataraqui. Feb. 16, 1756

invitation tendered by the French commander at Niagara.

Sept. 10, 1756

report of a war belt being sent among the Six Nations to

raise forces for the siege of Fort Niagara. Mar. 15,

1758-Apr. 12, 1760

the French activities there discussed. June 24, 1768

FORT NIAGARA PEACE BELT

given to Teedyuscung by the Six Nations pleading

neutrality, "you see says he a square in the middle

(meaning the lands of the Indians), and at one end the

figure of a man, indicating the English, and at the

other end another meaning the French, our uncles told

us that both these coveted our lands, but let us join

together to defend our land against both you shall be

partakers with us of our land." Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3,

1792

FORT ORANGE (or FORT URRINAH)

See also ALBANY.

also Fort Urrinah, propositions presented to the Mohawk.

Aug. 1, 1662

FORT ORANGE, COUNCILS AT

propositions presented to the Mohawks. Aug. 1, 1662

FORT PITT

meeting at. Apr. 6-18, 1760

conferences at. Apr. 6-12, 1760

treaty with the Six Nations at Fort Pitt. Aug. 12-15,

1760

the Seneca Indian, Kayashoto, sent a message to the Six

Nations via an Onondaga warrior, to the effect that

the movements of the English around Fort Pitt are

suspicious. Oct. 2, 1767

location of the Delaware settlement of Kittanning

mentioned in relation to Fort Pitt; part of the

boundary delineations of 1765. Nov. 5, 1768

the Six Nations request British aid in attacking Fort

Pitt. Nov. 16, 1781

FORT PITT (CANADA)

Treaty Number Six, of which Michel's Band was a party,

was negotiated at Fort Pitt and Fort Carlton. Sept. 8,

1878

FORT PITT BELTS

four belts with general descriptions. Belt-nine rows

all white; general condolence belt. Belt-eight rows

some black; invitation to the Governor of Pennsylvania.

Belt-black belt of seven rows; Delaware commitment to

renew the chain. Belt-white belt of eight rows;

seeking more favorable ammo prices. Aug. 12-15, 1760

FORT PITT, COUNCIL AT

Council of Thomas King, the Iroquois from Oquaga with

the Shawnees. Feb. 15, 1772

Council at Fort Pitt with Six Nations, Delawares,

Shawnees, Twightwees, and Mohickons in Apr. 1760.

Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760

proceedings of councils held at Fort Pitt with Six

Nations and others. June 24, 1768

FORT PITT, TREATY AT

Treaty with the Six Nations at Fort Pitt. Aug. 12-15,

1760

FORT SCHLOSSER

part of description of boundaries. Aug. 30, 1764

FORT SCHUYLER

See also FORT STANWIX.

formerly known as Fort Stanwix; treaty of Fort Schuyler

found in the exemplification of deeds. Apr. 19, 1788

sale of land to Governor of New York and Peter Ryckman

at Fort Schuyler meeting on July 10, 1788 denied valid

by Five Nations because only part of chiefs present.

June 2, 1789

FORT SCHUYLER, TREATY AT

Treaty with the Oneidas; deed dated Sept. 14, 1788.

Apr. 19, 1793

treaty. Sept. 22, 1788

land reserved by Oneidas at Treaty at Fort Schuyler was

leased, in part, to Peter Smith. Jan. 15, 1793 (I)

list of persons representing New York State who were

present at the Treaty at Fort Schuyler. Jan. 15, 1793

(I)

exemplification of deeds. Apr. 19, 1793

treaty with the Oneidas Sept. 22, 1788 found in

exemplification of deeds. Apr. 19, 1793

FORT STANWIX (or FORT SCHUYLER)

mentioned in relationship to the boundary descriptions

for the Boundary Line of 1765. Nov. 5, 1768

mention of reason boundaries were drawn in 1768. July 3,

1783

mention of boundary description of 1768. Oct. 14, 1783

FORT STANWIX, COUNCIL AT

discussed at councils at Fort Augusta. Sept. 29, 1769

FORT STANWIX, TREATY AT

letter from William Johnson to Henry Moore. [Nov. 24,

1768]

letter from William Johnson to William Allen. Nov. 20,

1768

in a letter from George Croghan to Benjamin Franklin,

Croghan proposes that a boundary be fixed between

Indians and Euro-Americans. (Preliminary to Treaty

at Fort Stanwix 1768). Feb. 25, 1766

description of the boundary of the Pennsylvania purchase.

n.d. [1768]

proceedings of a council in the city of New York. Re:

Pennsylvania's request for land to be secured at the

Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Sept. 9, 1768

letter from William Johnson to Thomas Gage. Re: Treaty

at Fort Stanwix. [Oct. 13, 1768]

ratification of the land grant and boundary line of 1765

between the English and Six Nations. Nov. 5, 1768

letter from William Johnson to Thomas Penn. Nov. 18,

1768

letter from Thomas Gage to William Johnson. Dec. 5, 1768

letter from William Johnson to Peter Middleton. [Dec.

16, 1768]

lands given to John Bradstreet by the Oneidas at the

Treaty at Fort Stanwix conflict with the Hardenbergh

Patent. n.d. [1769]

speech of Five Nations Indian deputies, and letter to

Oneidas from John Bradstreet. Re: Hardenbergh Patent

which conflicts with lands given to Bradstreet by the

Oneidas at Treaty at Fort Stanwix. n.d. [1769]

expenses of. [Jan. 5, 1769]

letter from William Johnson to John Watts. Re: payment

for cessions made at Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Jan. 26,

1769

letter from Thomas Gage to William Johnson. Re: Treaty

at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 23, 1769

jealousy among Indians over the great present given to

the Six Nations at the Treaty at Fort Stanwix (1768).

June 24, 1769

objections to. July 14, 1769

lands ceded below the Kanahwa. July 23, 1769

receipt from Six Nations to Thomas and Richard Penn for

payment for lands ceded at Treaty at Fort Stanwix.

July 28, 1769

letter from William Johnson to Thomas Gage. Johnson

attempts to justify his conduct at the Treaty at Fort

Stanwix. [Aug. 9, 1769]

letter to Thomas Penn from William Johnson. Re:

distributing to the Six Nations Indians payment for

lands ceded to Penn at Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Sept.

15, 1769

Indians who live on the Ohio complain about the cession

of land made by the Six Nations at the Treaty at Fort

Stanwix (1768). [Sept. 18, 1769]

lands given to John Bradstreet by the Oneidas at the

Treaty at Fort Stanwix conflict with the Hardenbergh

Patent. [May 6, 1770]

John Stuart's opinion on the Treaty at Fort Stanwix, as

reported to Daniel Claus by Colonel Robinson. Sept.

12, 1770

a meeting at Shamokin was proposed by the Cayuga chiefs

to John Penn. Re: fixing boundary settled at Treaty

at Fort Stanwix. Sept. 8, 1773

Abraham, alias Teyorhansera, a Mohawk chief, comments on

the Treaty at Fort Stanwix in a speech to the Albany

Corporation. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]

referred to, in speech of John Johnson to Six Nations

at Niagara. May 27, 1783

referred to at Niagara conference. July, 1783

description of boundaries relative to a boundary line

giving peace to most of the Six Nations. Oct. 22, 1784

deed of land from Six Nations to Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania. Oct. 23, 1784

referred to in deed of land from Six Nations to

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, presented at Treaty at

Fort Stanwix (1784). Oct. 23, 1784

David Hill reports on (in Mohawk language). Nov. 6, 1784

reference to treaty at Fort Stanwix. Jan. 9, 1789

Senecas say they "were compelled" to give up land at the

treaty of Fort Stanwix. They demand that their land

be secured to them. Dec. 31, 1790

referred to by Lord Dorchester at the Council of Quebec

as the Treaty wherein Sir William Johnson fixed

boundaries between the Indians and British. Aug. 15,

1791

council with the Onondagas June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix.

Apr. 19, 1791

treaty council between New York and the Cayugas June 22,

1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793

Cornplanter reported that he was present at Fort Stanwix,

but refused to negotiate with the State of New York,

although he did treat with the United States

Commissioners when they arrived. Sept. 26, 1810 (I)

FORT URRINAH. See FORT ORANGE.

FORT WILLIAM AUGUSTUS

an Indian of Oswegatchy provides the English with

information of aborted plans of an Indian attack on

the fort. June 2, 1762

FORT WILLIAM HENRY

point of origin for a letter from Governor Benjamin

Fletcher to the sachems of Five Nations. July 31, 1693

point of origin for a letter from Lieutenant Governor

Nanfan to the meeting of commissioners in Albany.

June 12-16, 1699

FORTIFICATIONS

Six Nations object to plans to build fort in Ohio region.

Claim this is imposition on them. Re: Treaty at

Lancaster. Apr., 1752 (II)

request by the Mohawks for horses to haul wood for

building and reinforcing their fortifications was

refused by the Dutch. Fifteen axes were given instead.

Sept. 24, 1659

the village of Magoncog said to be fortified, living

among the Mohawks. Aug. 1, 1678

need for a fort on the Lake. Aug. 5, 1687

the promise of forts for various Five Nations put off,

reasons given. Sept. 14, 1687

the fort at Onyagra (Niagara) discussed at councils in

Albany. Feb. 8, 1688

demands to have the French forts destroyed. Feb. 13,

1688 (II)

the problems with the fort at Onyagra (Niagara). Feb.

16, 1688 (II)

English renege on a promise to build a fort for the Five

Nations at Onjadarakto. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (II)

the late Governor Dongans promises of forts to Five

Nations discussed. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (III)

locations for promised forts discussed. Sept. 18-21,

1688 (IV)

need for forts expressed. Feb. 25, 1690

make your forts strong. May 3, 1690

forts requested. June 4-9, 1691

discussion about fortification of Praying Indian towns

by the French and how Indians are being held against

their will. June 22, 1691

hinder French fort building. Aug. 15-20, 1694

warning about French forts. July 6, 1695

inspections of the fortifications at Albany and

Schenectady. Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696

need for forts articulated. Oct. 2, 1696

Onnondagas seeking British help in rebuilding their

village. June 9, 1697

promise of forts discussed. Sept. 14, 1698

discussion of the building of Stone forts and the

feelings of security it might generate for the general

Indian population. Apr. 13, 1699

seek to fortify Albany and Schenectady. Oct. 17, 1700

building forts in the lands of the Senecas. (July 19,

1701)

forts built by French on the lands of the Five Nations.

July 14, 1709

forts discussed. Aug. 12, 1709

discussion about the fort at Irondoquat. June 13, 1717

Catawba under the protection of an English fort. June

16, 1717 (II)

needs for forts discussed at Albany. Oct. 16, 1721

forts of the English and French discussed, especially

the French fort at Niagara. Dec. 4, 1726

Six Nations indicate that the English and the French are

building fortifications in their country and that they

are uncertain of the consequences. July 4, 1727

Six Nations told to have no fear of fortifications.

July 5, 1727

need for forts expressed. Mar. 3, 1728

word about French fortifications relayed. Aug. 23, 1732

Six Nations asked not to let the French build forts.

Dec. 15, 1733

discussion about the fortification of Tierondequat. Aug.

16-19, 1740

new defenses built to defend Oswego. Aug. 24, 1742

the fortifying of Oswego. Oct. 9, 1744

Six Nations asked to be on the look out for

fortifications. Oct. 31, 1745

keep on the look out for forts and potential locations.

Apr. 24, 1748

discussion of the French fort building efforts and ways

to thwart this policy. Nov. 25, 1751

problems of French forts between the Ohio and Lake Erie.

Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754

Governor of Virginia wanted a house on the Ohio and

caused the French to invade, so said Scaroyady. Oct.

3, 1753 (I)

discussion of fort building in the Ohio country. Nov.

17, 1753

Indians of Ohio ask at Loggstown for strong houses to be

built for protection against the French. Jan. 12-

Feb. 3, 1754; Feb. 20, 1754

forts at a number of different locations discussed,

English and French. July 22, 1754

British resolution to build forts in the Ohio country.

Aug. 6, 1754

discussion of a belt being sent by the French in 1751 in

hopes of their establishing a house on the Mohongialo.

Aug. 6, 1754

mention of the French fortresses in the land of the Five

Nations in the area of Crown Point, south of Lake

Champlain. Aug. 6, 1754

rumor for fortifications on the Connecticut River

discussed in Albany. Aug. 6, 1754

building of wooden forts discussed. July 21, 1755

Scaroyady's call for more strong houses in the outposts

discussed. Nov. 9, 1755

fort at Shamokin discussed. Nov. 14, 1755

the "chain" of forts discussed. June 14, 1756

fort at Shamokin discussed at councils at Easton. Nov.

6-17, 1756

discussion at the councils at Fort Pitt about the need

to build forts in the Ohio country to counteract the

influence of the French. Aug. 12-15, 1760

apprehensiveness about forts expressed by the Indians

present at Easton. Aug. 15, 1761

Thomas King's request for a fort at Shamokin. Aug. 23,

1762

the proposed fort at Shamokin discussed at Lancaster.

Aug. 27, 1762

Six Nations and others seek the removal of forts from

their country at councils at Johnson Hall. June 24,

1768

English promise to build a fort at Shamokin. Aug. 7,

1755-Dec. 3, 1792

FOSTER, William

New Jersey Commissioner of Indian Affairs, present at

councils at Burlington. Aug. 7, 1758

present at councils at Easton. Oct. 11, 1758

FOTHERGILL, John, Dr.

annotations to the councils at Easton in Nov. of 1756

sent to a Mr. Pendy, Dr. Fothergill, and Mr. Hunt.

Nov. 6-17, 1756

FOUR STEPS. See NOWALEKEEKA.

FOWLER, B.J.

signed Brotherton petition to President Jackson. Dec.

27, 1830

FOWLER, David

signed Treaty of Fort Herkimer; listed as part of the

exemplification of deeds. Apr. 19, 1793

FOWLER, Jacob

signed Brotherton petition to President Jackson. Dec.

27, 1830

FOWLER, James

signed Brothertown petition to President Jackson. Dec.

27, 1830

FOWLER, Radolphus

signed Brothertown Petition to President Jackson. Dec.

27, 1830

FOWLER, Theophilus

signed Brothertown Petition to President Jackson. Dec.

27, 1830

FOX (or QUAKSIS; RENARDS; SCUNGSTICKS; TERRE ROUGE)

Renards, Quaksis, Scungsticks, Terre Rouge; said to be

in an alliance with the French. Dec. 4, 1726

FOX, Frederick

witness to a deed signed Sept. 12, 1788 at Fort

Schuyler. Apr. 19, 1793

FOX, George. See SHAUGAUNESESTIP.

FOX, John. See KAWREAROCKKA.

FOX, Joseph

attended a preliminary meeting in Reading prior to the

councils at Carlisle. Jan. 29, 1756

present at conferences in Philadelphia in the spring of

1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792

present at the first councils at Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-

Dec. 3, 1792

present in November 1756 at councils held at Easton.

Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792

present at a council at Carlisle. Jan. 29, 1756

present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.

Feb. 24, 1756; Feb. 26, 1756; Mar. 27, 1756

present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence.

June 14, 1756

letters enclosed. June 28, 1756

Commissioner for Pennsylvania, present at conferences

with the Indians of the Susquehanna Region at Easton.

July & Nov. 1756

letter relative to Mr. Fox in a packet of letters that

arrived from New York during the councils at Easton.

July 15-26, 1756

present at councils at Easton. July 15-26, 1756; Nov.

6-17, 1756; July 21-Aug. 7, 1757; Aug. 7, 1757; Oct.

8, 1758; Aug. 15, 1761

named as commissioner. July 23, 1756

present at a council at Easton. July 28, 1756; July 29,

1756; July 30, 1756; Nov. 8, 1756; Nov. 12, 1756 (I)

& (II); July 25, 1757 (II)

report of the commissioners at Lancaster. May 3, 1757

Provisional Commissioner, present at councils at Easton.

July 23, 1757

present at a meeting between Six Nations and Delawares.

Oct. 21, 1758 (II)

present at councils in Philadelphia with Six Nations.

Aug. 26, 1761

present at councils in Philadelphia. Aug. 27, 1761

present at councils in Philadelphia with Cayugas.

Mar. 30, 1762; Apr. 3, 1762

present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 12, 1762; Aug.

13, 1762; Aug. 14, 1762; Aug. 22, 1762; Aug. 24, 1762;

Aug. 29, 1762

FOX RIVER

meeting place of Thomas Dean and Chief Big Wave. Where

land was purchased by the Bortherton from the

Menominee. Aug. 26, 1824-Sept. 13, 1824

President decides the Brotherton are to be peacefully

reestablished in Green Bay by the conclusion of the

11th article of the Treaty Du Chien. Letter of

instruction to United States Agents. Mar. 27, 1827

letter to Thomas Dean re: regaining land bought on the

Fox River by United States commissioners in summer of

1827. Nov. 7, 1827

letter from Eleazar Williams to Thomas Dean re: rights

to land on Fox River by New York Indians. Nov. 6, 1828

instructions from War Department to United States

Commissioners on how to affix land boundaries in Green

Bay between Menominees, Winnebagos and New York

Indians. June 9, 1830

Brotherton state in petition to Andrew Jackson that they

had purchased land eight miles wide and thirty miles

long on river for $950 plus $500 in goods from

Menominees in Sept., 1824, yet a tract of land six

miles wide was ceded to the United States in the

Treaty of Butte des Morts 1827. Dec. 27, 1830

lands on the Fox River involved in the relocation

controversey concerning New York Indians as discussed

in the Treaty with the Menominee. Feb. 8, 1831

site scheduled for forthcoming Indian Council. Aug. 27,

1836

FOY, Edward

present when William Burnet Brown signed a quit claim,

releasing land to the Mohawks. Nov. 22, 1763

FRAIZER

Six Nations speakers informed commissioners from

Virginia at council at Loggstown that Fraizer, a smith

at Venango, had threatened to leave. The Indians do

not want him to leave, but request that a replacement

be sent, should he leave. May 28-June 13, 1752

FRANCIS, Colonel

present at councils at Fort Augusta. Sept. 29, 1769

FRANCIS, Lieutenant Colonel

Pennsylvanians, present at the councils at the forks of

the Muskingham. Dec. 5, 1764

FRANCIS, Toma

one of the chiefs or principal officers of the united

Maliseet, Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Tribes of

Indians. July 13, 1839

FRANK, Conrad (or FRANCK, Conrod)

a Justice of the Peace for the County of Albany. Present

at a meeting at Canajohary. Re: Canajohary Patent.

Mar. 10, 1763

FRANKLIN, Benjamin

appointment to a commission for Carlisle and to treat

with Ohio Indians discussed. Sept. 21, 1753

represented Pennsylvania; present at a council with Six

Nations in Albany. Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754

present at the councils at Carlisle. Oct. 1, 1753

report of the Peters, Norris, Franklin commission to

Carlisle and the Ohio country. Nov. 14, 1753

present at councils at Old Town. Nov. 15, 1753

representing Pennsylvania at councils in Albany. July

22, 1754

representing Pennsylvania at the councils in Albany with

Six Nations. Aug. 6, 1754

witness to the signing of the deed to the Susquehannah

country at the Albany Conference. Aug. 6, 1754

present in Nov., 1756 at councils held in Easton. Aug.

7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792

attended a preliminary meeting in Reading prior to the

councils at Carlisle. Jan. 29, 1756

two letters relating Indian Intelligence and information

about supplies sent to Governor Morris. Feb. 2, 1756

present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.

Feb. 24, 1756; Feb. 26, 1756

present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence,

June 14, 1756

a commissioner for Pennsylvania, present at a council at

Easton. July & Nov. 1756

present at councils at Easton. Nov. 6-17, 1756

present at a council at Easton. Nov. 8, 1756; Nov. 12,

1756 (I) & (II)

letter to, from George Croghan. A boundary between

Indians and Euro-Americans is proposed. (Preliminary

to Treaty at Fort Stanwix 1768). Feb. 25, 1766

FRANKLIN, William

signer to a 1736 deed; enclosed in the proceedings of

the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757

witness to the ratification of the 1736 deed to the

Susquehannah country at the Albany Conference. Aug. 6,

1754

witness to the signing of the deed to the Susquehannah

country in Albany. Aug. 6, 1754

Governor of New Jersey present at councils at Fort

Stanwix to ratify the boundary line of 1765. Nov. 5,

1768

FRASER, Lieutenant

present at councils at Johnson Hall. Apr. 4, 1768

FRASIER, Ensign

represents sixty regiments at Council at Kingston. Mar.

18, 1794

FRAUD

the case of the trust deed on Mohawk lands. Sept. 14,

1698

Mohawk charges of land fraud go unsatisfied. June 12-16,

1753

FRAZIER

a trader hassled by the French. Nov. 17, 1753

FRAZIER, Lieutenant

present at congress to discuss peace between Six Nations

and Cherokee. Mar. 7-12, 1768

FRAZIER, John

trader who visited the French encampment near Loggstown

made a report of his visit to Croghan. Jan. 12-Feb.

3, 1754

said to be a representative of Pennsylvania. June 24,

1768

FREDERICK, Peter

presented land by Mohawks of Canajohary. May 22, 1769

FREDERICKSBURGH

invitation extended to a council to be held there, never

held. July 22, 1754

FREELAND, George

Governor of New York; belts being sent to him from

Easton. Oct. 25, 1758

FREEMAN, Mr.

present at councils in Albany. Dec. 15, 1733

FREEME, Thomas

witness to a deed dated Aug., 1737 enclosed in the

proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug.

7, 1757

FRENCH

war with the French discussed. June 1, 1691 (II)

indication by the French to remove settlers to Onontague,

Cayuga, and Seneca country. Dec. 13, 1655 (I) & (II)

French expedition against the Mohawks in the vicinity

of Fort Orange, New Netherlands. July 7-12, 1666 (II)

& (III)

Mohawks recount their distrust of the French and their

"savages" because they do not keep the peace made with

them, Dutch asked the Mohawks to release eight French

prisoners. Sept. 24, 1659

letter about Mohawks making peace with Canada. Jan. 16,

1660

Five Nations promised protection from the French by the

English. Aug. 2, 1684 (III)

reported as angry at the Five Nations. Aug. 2, 1684

French attempted to treat with Five Nations at

Cadaracque. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1686

need for observation on French actions. 1687

provincial council discussions of Mohawk and French

actions. Apr. 7, 1687

French invasions of Seneca country discussed. June 12,

1687

reported to be coming to attack. June 24, 1687

Seneca information on French invasion activities. Aug.

2, 1687

out to destroy Five Nations. Aug. 5, 1687

Five Nations speaker reviews relations with the French

at meeting in Albany with Governor of New York. Aug.

6, 1687 (II)

Onondaga interactions with the French discussed. Aug. 6,

1687 (III)

Oneidas promise to continue actions against the French.

Sept. 3, 1687

discussion of the illegal war of the French. Sept. 9,

1687

war declared on the French, at councils at Albany. Sept.

9, 1687 (II)

discussion about the French War. Sept. 14, 1687

an indication of an invasion of the territories of the

Senecas by the French. Feb. 8, 1688

reported invading the lands of the Senecas. Feb. 8, 1688

activities in the lands of the Five Nations discussed.

Feb. 13, 1688 (II)

Iroquois representatives indicating that the French have

no title to the lands they possess, especially if

claimed by conquest. By that logic the Indians

asserted they then would have title to all of Canada.

Feb. 13, 1688

Six Nations warned about the French. Apr. 29, 1688

buildup discussed at councils in Albany. June 26-27,

1688

problems with the French discussed. Sept. 18-21, 1688

(II) & (III)

Sindachsegie indicated in a council in Albany that the

French waged war on the Five Nations during the winter

of 1687-88. Sept. 18-21, 1688

taking of prisoners discussed. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (IV)

deserted Cadarachqui. Dec. 27, 1688

letter from Sander Glen to P. Schuyler about Five Nations

war plans on the French. Dec. 28, 1688

Mohawks asked to keep watch out for the French. Jan. 25,

1689

the problems with the Governor of Canada and his actions.

Mar. 7, 1689

designs to be watched, looked upon as poisonous. Jan.

6, 1690

keep watch on French actions. Jan. 20, 1690

losses at the hands of the French. Feb. 25, 1690

speculation about French actions. May 3, 1690

holding Oreoaue, a Cayuga chieftain, prisoner in France.

June 15, 1690

complaints about the French priests. May 26, 1691 (V)

influence of the French on Praying Indians discussed.

May 26, 1691 (III)

agree to annoy the French. June 4-9, 1691

activities around Quebec reported. June 9, 1691

encounter with the Mohawk reported, also said to be

scattering the nations. Sept. 4, 1691

the common enemy. May 26, 1692

war against the French. June 6, 1692 (II)

pressures to attack the French, lack of trust. Feb. 25,

1693 (III)

actions and allies discussed. Feb. 25-26, 1693 (II)

enemy actions discussed. May 31, 1693

out to destroy the French in the spring. June 21, 1693

reports of the French at Cadarachqui. July 25, 1693

problems of interference in Five Nations affairs. Mar.

28, 1694 (IX)

struggling with a common enemy. Aug. 15-20, 1694

French proposals of peace presented at Onondaga via

French Praying Indians as messengers. Jan. 31-Feb. 4,

1695 (II)

intentions discussed. July 6, 1695

keep watch upon the French. Aug. 28, 1695

said to be at Cadarachqui. Sept. 4, 1695

engaged against a common enemy. Sept. 18-19, 1695

discussion of intelligence about the French with Fletcher.

July 31-Aug. 10, 1696

French attacks on Five Nations described. July 31-Aug.

10, 1696

discussions of French incursions on the Five Nations.

Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696

urgings to go out and root out the enemy. Oct. 2, 1696

discussion of French actions while Five Nations council

at Albany. Nov. 9, 1696

designs on Albany. Mar. 9-12, 1697 (II)

actions to be remembered. June 9, 1697

sent folded belts to represent peace and at the same

time sharpen their axes. June 9, 1697 (II)

actions discussed and the matter of some Five Nations

sending belts to Canada. Sept. 28, 1697 (III)

Cayugas being bothered by the French. Sept. 28, 1697 (II)

report of Five Nations being menaced by the French and

Twichtwichs. Sept. 28, 1697

testament of the whole Canossioone never wanting to have

associations with the French. Sept. 28, 1697

letter from Dellius to Coote about French meetings with

Five Nations. Apr. 6, 1698

discussion of the French attempts to "debauch" the Five

Nations. Apr. 13, 1698

discussion of the damage of Five Nations correspondence

with the French. Sept. 12, 1698

actions discussed in war and diplomacy. Sept. 14, 1698

the stress of French mischief. Sept. 14, 1698

discussion about the French handing over prisoners.

Oct. 21, 1698

Embassy to the French by the Upper Nations was

discouraged by the English in every way possible.

Feb. 4, 1699

French wampum thrown down in a council at Onondaga.

Apr. 21-May 9, 1699

temptation of the Five Nations by the French and Jesuits.

June 12-16, 1699

seek to deceive you from your obediance. Oct. 17, 1700

tactics under discussion at councils in Albany. Oct.

17, 1700

encroachments discussed in councils in Albany. (July

19, 1701)

designs on the Five Nations discussed. July 14, 1709

warned not to tell the French. July 17-19, 1709

utilizing the deluding effect of Jesuits. Aug. 15, 1710

hatchet taken up against the French. Sept. 29, 1715

actions in Seneca country and supplies being received

from the Albany merchants discussed at council in

Albany. June 13, 1717

actions of the French discussed. n.d. (June 13-17, 1717)

influences on Indians warned. June 15, 1717 (II)

Keith warned Six Nations to beware of the French. July

8, 1721

actions of the French discussed and described. Oct. 16,

1721

reiteration of the English governors of New York,

Pennsylvania, Virginia that Five Nations not trade

with the French; penalties outlined for anyone found

even possessing non-English goods. Aug. 14-Dec. 1,

1722

actions discussed at councils in Albany. Sept. 28, 1724

described as double hearted. Dec. 4, 1726

inquiry about French alliances with Indians by the Six

Nations at councils in Philadelphia. Aug. 25, 1732

French reported seeking to bury the hatchet with Mingos

(also comments about French Priests and messages sent

to Onondaga). Aug. 26, 1732

French actions discussed; especially the question of why

Six Nations blood should be spilled in European

Quarrels, (indication of French treatment of Six

Nations, wanting to be Masters). Aug. 28, 1732

reported at war with the Quaquesseghroona,

Sigaserachroona, and the Quagucontseroonoo. Aug. 15,

1733

asked not to let the French build forts. Dec. 15, 1733

report of the French sending arms and ammunition to the

Shawnee for warfare against the southern Indians.

Aug. 10, 1737

potential settlement at Tierondequat discussed. Aug.

16-19, 1740

Canasatego reported the French giving Six Nations much

attention. July 5, 1742

hostilities, and then warnings given agains the French.

Aug. 24, 1742

methods of harassing the French discussed. June 20, 1744

English warning of the French attempts to undermine

allegiances. June 22-July 4, 1744

English attacks on the French recounted. Oct. 9, 1744

meeting in Montreal of Six Nations was reported at the

Albany councils. Jan. 17, 1745

warning to Six Nations that the French do not seal their

promises with wampum, and, therefore, threaten

covenants. Jan. 17, 1745

Onondagas said to have gone to Canada to renew covenant

with the French. Aug. 9, 1745

influence over Six Nations discussed at councils in

Albany. Oct. 31, 1745

influence being exerted over Six Nations. Apr. 8, 1746

Caghnawayees and Scawendadey reported leaving the

influence of the French. Apr. 25, 1747

report of French overtures from Fort Niagara to the

Cayugas and Senecas. July 9, 1747

report of being at war last fall with the French. July

16, 1747

Six Nations actions against the French discussed. July

17, 1747

actions of the French discussed. July 23, 1747

don't let the French blind fold you. Apr. 24, 1748

Weiser reported a council between the French and Six

Nations; refusal to take up the Hatchet against the

British. June 18, 1748 (I)

Shirley asked the Six Nations not to take notice of the

French. July 26, 1748

said to be seducing the Indians. Aug. 18, 1748 (IV)

French influence said to extend to the Onondaga, Senecas,

Cauyga and to some extent into the ranks of the

Oneida. Oct. 11, 1750

instructions given to agents from Virginia to meet with

Six Nations at Loggstown request that they gather

information about French settlements on Ohio. Apr.,

1752 (II)

Six Nations and Allies are warned by English against

"deceits" of French. May 28-June 13, 1752

recounting of French hostilities including scattering the

Shawnees and threatening to cut off the Twigtwees.

June 1-13, 1752

report made of French invitations sent to the Mohawks,

delivered through Onondaga. June 12-16, 1753

seizing British traders in the Ohio country taking them

as prisoners to Montreal. Aug. 7, 1753

Mohawks tell Weiser about French activities near Oswego.

Sept. 2, 1753

problems presented by French forts between the Ohio and

Lake Erie discussed in a council in Albany with Six

Nations. Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754

actions discussed. Nov. 2, 1753; July 21, 1755

French message to Six Nations reported to the councils

at Carlisle outlining where they intended to build

forts in the Ohio country. Nov. 14, 1753

actions in the Ohio country discussed. Nov. 17, 1753

attempts to treat with Indians present at councils at

Loggstown met with little success. Jan. 12-Feb. 3,

1754; Feb. 20, 1754

encroachments and actions discussed. July 22, 1754

French activities in the Ohio country discussed at

Albany. Aug. 6, 1754

Scaroyady explains French belts given to the Six Nations

of Ohio. Dec. 19, 1754

pleading to conquer the French in councils in

Philadelphia. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792

report from the first councils at Easton held in summer

of 1756 that the French depned on the help of the

Twightwees and the Tackquays. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3,

1792

Scaroyady in a speech related the influence of the

French on the Delawares in particular. Aug. 7, 1755-

Dec. 3, 1792

Weiser's opinion at Easton that the French gave away a

lot of wampum indiscriminately; these belts were said

to be very long and very wide. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3,

1792

French messages to the Susquehannah region recounted.

Nov. 8, 1755

French encroachments discussed. Feb. 4, 1756

indication of a French speech being sent by two Oneidas

to the Senecas. Feb. 16, 1756

French incursions into the Susquehannah country reported.

June 14, 1756

actions in the Ohio country discussed. July 10-11, 1756

French influence after Braddock's defeat commented. Dec.

8, 1756

actions on the Delaware young men discussed at Easton.

July 25, 1757 (II)

influence on the foolish young men of the Delawares

discussed at Easton. July 29, 1757

defeat of the French at Quebec announced to the council

meeting at Pittsburg. Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760

French interactions in the Ohio country described. May

8, 1758

discussion of French influences on the Delawares,

councils at Easton; stole the young men like a thief

in the night. Oct. 12, 1758

discussion of Shawnee relations with the French at the

councils at Easton. Oct. 18, 1758

French passing war belts at Venango. Feb. 13, 1759

Boccaloons from Caw' awnago wait to make alliance with

the English instead of the French. Feb. 20, 1759

as Indian seducers. Six Nations (Teedyuscung) state

whenever a Frenchman persuades any Indian to join with

him the first thing he does is give him a hatchet.

July 11-12, 1759

blamed at one point by Thomas King for the delays in

prisoners being returned. Aug. 19, 1762

French described as giving much paint and responding to

requests reasonably. Aug. 23, 1762

the return of prisoners of French extraction discussed

at the councils at the forks of the Muskingham. Dec.

5, 1764

Six Nations relations with the French discussed at

Johnson Hall. Apr. 4, 1768

French general sends a message by two Onondagos to the

Seneca country at Kayingwarertos that he has come with

a fleet of fifty five ships to Boston to aid the

American Plans to go on to Quebec. Montreal, Oswagauch,

Codagoa, Niagara, Detroit, Misshanamakana and Ohio.

May 16, 1777

French traders suspected by Eleazer Williams of trying

to convince United States not to rectify treaty

between Menominees and New York Indians. Dec. 27, 1822

letter of remonstrance sent by French and some

Menominees against the purchase of land on Fox River.

Aug. 26-Sept. 13, 1824

FRENCH, Mr.

representative of Pennsylvania at the Treaty between the

Governors of New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania and

the Five Nations. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722

FRENCH, John, Colonel

present at councils at Conestoga. July 6, 1721; July 7,

1721; Mar. 21, 1722

present at councils in Philadelphia with Conestoga.

May 11, 1722

presence at the councils with the Conestogas over the

death of Ghesanont reported at the council in Albany.

Sept. 21, 1722

FRENCH, John

toured the Delaware River country with Governor Keith.

Sept., 1722

FRENCH, Jonathan

presented land by Mohawks of Canajohary. May 22, 1769

FRENCH, Robert M.

witness to the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24, 1835

FRENCH BELT

reference to a french belt being given, had a hatchet on

it. Sept. 10, 1756

FRENCH GLASSES

toast offered at Lancaster making fun of the size of

glasses used by the French when offering toasts. June

25-July 3, 1744

FRENCH INDIANS

labeled a trangressor. Dec. 4, 1726

problems with French Indians. Aug. 15-20, 1694

Rondon have violated peace. Oct. 17, 1700

report of French Indians moving through Five Nations

territories and engaging in hostilities against

Virginia. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722

French Indians reported living at Tuchsaghroudie. Aug.

10, 1737

reported to have taken up the hatchet. Oct. 5-14, 1745

said to have taken up the hatchet. Oct. 31, 1745

report that they took up the hatchet. Nov. 30, 1745

indications of Five Nations hostilities to actions of the

French Indians, discussed at Albany. Aug. 6, 1754

remarks about the insolence of French Indians especially

the Caghnawago Indians, who treated their prisoners as

slaves, selling them to the Canadians. Aug. 6, 1754

report of French Indians coming in to Oswego to get

liquor. Sept. 6, 1756

problems of not receiving wampum in return from French

Indians in the west, discussed at Philadelphia. Aug.

26, 1761

FREY. See FRY.

FRIENDSHIP (or METAPHOR)

reference to friendship and the fact that it cannot be

bought. Sept. 24, 1659

instance of Friendship described as a garment being worn

by a person. Dec. 13, 1665 (II)

"tis true we have had in former times a sort of

friendship with the French, but it was held by the

left hand, which is now wholly broke by shedding blood

of so many of our people; but the covenant chain with

your Excellancy has always been kept in our right hand

fast and firm, and we renew the chain that it may be

so strong and lasting not to be shaked by anything

whatever." Feb. 13, 1688

Five Nations indicating their intentions of putting

stones in their abandoned fireplaces as a sign of their

peaceful presence in straying across Virginia borders.

Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722

treaties of friendship affirmed. June 25-July 3, 1744

symbols of friendship being conveyed in a letter by

Spangenburg to the Pennsylvania Provisional Assembly

to communicate a friendly status to wandering scalping

parties. May 5, 1756

FRONTENAC. See BUADE DE FRONTENAC ET DE PALLUAU.

FRONTENAC (or ANNIAQUARA)

French fort on the southern coast of Lake of the

Iroquois (Ontario). Constructed in 1687. 1655-1687

members of the Five Nations are urged by the English in

a speech to scout from Fort Oswego to Fort Frontenac.

Dec. 26, 1743

FROSON

representative of Six Nations present at councils in

Philadelphia and Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792

present at a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 15, 1755

FRY (or FREY, Hendrick)

Justice of the Peace. Will be directed by William

Johnson to press men to complete building fort at

Lower Mohawk Castle. Aug. 8, 1755

Commander at Fort Hendrick. The Indians of Canajohary

make complaint against. Feb. 27-29, 1756

FRY, Hendrick

surveyor mentioned in the complaint against the lands

of Arent Stevens. June 12-16, 1753

FRY, Hendrick, Jr. (or FRAY; FRY, Henry)

a Justice of the Peace for the County of Albany. Present

at a meeting at Canajohary. Re: Canajohary Patent.

Mar. 10, 1763

a Justice. 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

FRY, Joshua

commissioned as agent to treat with Indians at Loggstown.

Apr., 1752 (I)

was sent instructions from Governor of Virginia for duty

as agent to reat with Six Nations at Loggstown. Apr.,

1752 (II)

sent account of council at Loggstown to Governor of

Virginia. May 28-June 13, 1752

present at the councils at Loggstown. June 1-13, 1752

FSINDATTON

Lake Indians of Detroit represented at council at

Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783

FULL MOON. See SONACHSHOWA.

FULTON, Alfred

a Justice of the Peace in Franklin County, New York who

witnessed the signing of an affadavit authorizing

Eleazar Williams to act for the Indians of Saint Regis

in negotiating claims to hunting ground in Vermont.

Nov. 3, 1855

FULTON, James

report on a reconnoitre of a damaged area. June 14, 1756

FUNDA, Ielles

present at Congress to discuss peace between Cherokee and

Six Nations. Mar. 7-12, 1768

FURS

given as wampum; Raccoon, Otters, Beavers, and Lapps, at

councils at Albany. Sept. 4, 1691