MACCOMB, Alexander
Acting as a land agent in lands received from the
treaty with the Seven Nations of Canada in New York.
May 31, 1796
purchased land from the Seven Nations of Canada under a
treaty between the Seven Nations of Canada and New
York State (a commissioner of the United States was
present). May 31, 1796
ordered by the president to assist the delegations of
New York Indians surveying lands in the west for
possible removal; mentioned in correspondence attached
to the Treaty with the Menominee. Feb. 8, 1831
MACDONALD, John
said to have been killed in Indian country. June 24,
1768
MACHARVCHELLY. See MACHAWEHELLY.
MACHAWEHELLY (or MACHARVCHELLY)
present at the first councils at Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792
an Indian, present at a conference at Easton. July &
Nov. 1756
present at councils at Easton. July 15-26, 1756
present at the first councils at Easton. July 31, 1756
MACHMETAWCHCHINK
present at the first councils at Easton. July 31, 1756
MACLAY, William
signed the Treaty of Fort Stanwix for Pennsylvania.
Oct. 22, 1784
MACLEAN
transmitted copy of Six Nations speech to Fred Haldimand.
Re: Six Nations concern over Treaty of Paris. June
2, 1783
attended conference at Niagara with Six Nations to
remove doubts about future peace. July, 1783
Brigadeer General present at Six Nations meeting at
Niagara Dec. 11, 1782, enclosed in. July 3, 1783
MACLELLAN, Alexander, Lieutenant
present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768
MACOMAL
signed a plea for friendship and peace, presented at
Easton. Oct. 13, 1758
MACOTTUWELOMA
Shawnee; present at councils at Carlisle. Oct. 4, 1753
MACQUISS. See MOHAWK.
MAD MAN. See HOOGAUROW.
MADDEN, Dennis
presented land by Mohawks of Canajohary. May 22, 1769
MADDISON, James
present at Treaty at Lancaster. July 2, 1744
signature upon the Indenture with the Senecas at Buffalo
Creek. June 30, 1802
signature upon the Treaty with the Senecas at Buffalo
Creek. June 30, 1802 (II)
signature upon the Treaty at Greenville with the
Wyandots, Delawares, Shawnees, Senecas, and Miamis.
July 22, 1814
signature on the Treaty with the Wyandot, Delaware,
Senecas, Shawnee, Miami, Chippewa, Ottawa, and
Pottawatomie at Spring Wells near Detroit. Sept. 8,
1815
MADISON, T.
present at councils at Lancaster. June 30, 1744
MAFRAE, Jean
witness to the treaty at Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
MAGALAKUTWAY
Shawnee, present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 12, 1762
MAGGOT. See HOUSEFLY.
MAGIN, Teady
mention of a controversy between Teady Magin and a
German group about a tenuous purchase of lands from
Connajohary castle. Aug. 6, 1754
MAGONCOG
name of a stockaged village, said to be a group of New
England Indians living among the Mohawks. Aug. 1, 1678
MAGRAGORY, Captain
to accompany Ottawa prisoners sent back in the fall.
Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
MAGUES. See MOHAWK.
MAGUS, Captain
at his fort John Shickcalamy was reported to be ill
treated. June 8, 1756
MAHAKERSINK. See MEGACHTINNA.
MAHANQUANGO
village on the N. Br. of the Susquehannah populated by
Mingoes and several Tuscaroras. June 25, 1756
MAHEKANDER. See MAHICAN.
MAHEKANDER. See MOHEGANS.
MAHETAAUGHKONG
Delaware, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24,
1768
MAHICAN
discussion about a Mahikander prisoner. Dec. 20, 1677
reference to propositions sent to the Mahekander from
or via the Ottawa. Sept. 4, 1691
Mohegans represented at councils in Boston. Sept. 20,
1723
MAHICANDERS. See MAHICANS.
MAHICANS (or MAHICANDERS; MAHICKANDERS; MALUKANDER;
MAWHICKON; MOHICKONS; MOHIKANDERS; MOHOICIONS; RIVER
INDIANS)
agreements to look for prisoners at Easton. Oct. 18,
1758
credited with the occasional killing of Dutch livestock.
Sept. 24, 1659
Mahikanders, instructions for invitations to be sent.
May 30, 1676
attacks on Mohicans by Maquas discussed. July 12, 1677
Mahikander prisoners discussed. Dec. 21, 1677
Mahikanders as part of the covenant chain. Apr. 5, 1687
Mahikanders caught between the French and English.
Aug. 5, 1687
Five Nations want Mohikanders and River Indians to join
them in negotiating peace with the Far Indians. Aug.
6, 1687 (II)
suggested as intermediaries in making peace with western
nations. Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
satisfaction demanded by the French. Feb. 8, 1688
Mahikanders represented at councils in Albany. Feb. 13,
1688 (III)
Mahikanders discussed. May 19, 1693
belt of peace being sent to the Oneidas to call a meeting
of the Five Nations, Mahikanders, and Christian
Indians, all of this much to the consternation of
Governor Fletcher. July 31, 1693
Mahikanders represented in invitation. Aug. 15, 1693
(III)
report of a Mahikander prisoner held at Onnondaga. Mar.
21, 1699
a Malukander Indian held prisoner by the Onnondaga. Apr.
20-21, 1699
Mehihammers casulties in the Ohio country discussed.
June 12-16, 1753
present at an Indian conference at Fort Johnson. Feb.
2-27, 1756; Feb. 27-29, 1756
meet with Six Nations, Shawnees, and Chicasaws at
Otsiningo. May 20, 1756
Mehikanders, represented at councils at Mount Johnson.
July 10-11, 1756
represented by Teedyuscung at the councils at Easton.
July 15-26, 1756
Indians residing at the village of Dishogo. July & Nov.,
1756
Mohickanders, represented at councils at Onondaga. Sept.
10, 1756
or River Indians, are moving to Otsiningo. June 21, 1757
Senecas said to be gathering Mohickanders to their
villages in the Ohio Country. July 7, 1757
Mawhickon, are presented at councils at Easton, by
Teedyuscung. July 15, 1757 (II)
report that the Mohickanders received a war belt to take
part in the siege of Fort Niagara. Mar. 15, 1758-
Apr. 12, 1760
represented by Six Nations and Teedyuscung at Conference
at State House in Pennsylvania in alliance. July 11-12,
1758
represented at councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
present at meeting at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
present at conferences at Fort Pitt with Six Nations,
Miamis, Shawnees, Delawares. Apr. 6-12, 1760
Mohickons represented at councils at Easton. Aug. 15,
1761
Mohickons, young men to join with those at Easton to
remove the blood from the road. Aug. 15, 1761
represented by an individual at the councils at
Philadelphia. Aug. 26, 1761
Mohickons settling with Six Nations at Chenango. Aug. 27,
1761
Mohickons, represented at councils at Johnson Hall.
June 24, 1768
together with other New England Indians, received a deed
for a tract of land from the Oneidas. Oct. 4, 1774
mentioned in petition to President Jackson as forming
part of Brotherton Indians in 1744. Thomas Dean Papers.
Dec. 27, 1830
MAHICKANDERS. See MAHICANS.
MAHIKANDERS. See MOHECANS.
MAISON, George, Colonel
his house was to be the return center for any run away
slaves found by the Five Nations. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
MAISONVILLE
reported that there are a number of French traders "who
poison the minds of the Indians against the English."
[Oct. 18, 1767]
MAITLAND
Lieutenant Governor of Canada, transmitted answer to
requests of Six Nations via William Claus at council
at Hamilton. July 4, 1819
MAKEHALOUSINK
said to be the name of the place of Papounan's house;
the path clear to this place. Aug. 15, 1761
MALCHMETAWCHUNK
Teedyuscung, the Delaware chief's son.
MALISEETS (or MELICETE; MELICITE)
Chiefs and Principal Officers of the Maliseet, Penobscot
and Passamaquoddy Tribes of Indians sent an address to
the Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the
Province of New Brunswick. July 17, 1839
MALUKANDER. See MAHICANS.
MAMALATASECUNG
See also ABRAHAM.
Mohican, present at councils in Philadelphia. Apr. 14,
1755
MAMMATUCKAN. See ABRAHAM.
MAMOKYHIOKON
signer to a deed dated Aug., 1737 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
MANACATOOCHA
spokesman for Six Nations at councils in Winchester.
Nov. 17, 1753
MANHATANS. See NEW YORK.
MANHATTENS
the goal of the French expedition on board the Jan Peree.
Sept. 24, 1659
referred to as the early name of New York. Aug. 2, 1684
(I)
MANIS ESHAKANATA
Cayuga headman of Egohohoun, ready to come to councils.
Aug. 7, 1758
MANOMINA. See MENOMINEES.
MANY, Henry
witness to the Treaty with the Senecas of Ohio held in
Washington. Feb. 28, 1831
MAP
reference to a 1717 Map of Louisiana. Oct. 16, 1721
map of the country of Five Nations belonging to the
province of New York and the lakes nearby, done in 1718
by Mr. Delisle. Dec. 4, 1726 (II)
MAPS
maps enclosed with deeds requested by Teedyuscung during
the third councils at Easton; these may have been drawn
by Thomson who was directed by Teedyuscung to analyize
the deeds; three maps. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
description of a map made on six beaver skins used by a
Mohawk sachem, Sononguirese to indicate the location of
French forces at a council in Albany. Sept. 17-Oct. 9,
1696
MAQUAASE. See MOHAWKS.
MAQUAS. See MOHAWKS.
MAQUASE. See MOHAWKS.
MAQUASSE. See MOHAWKS.
MAQUEES. See MOHAWKS.
MARBEUR, Monsieur. See MARICOURT, Paul Le Moyne de.
MARIA
present at a speech given by Jonathan the Deer. Nov. 15,
1753
MARICOUR. See MARICOURT, Paul Le Moyne de.
MARICOURT, Paul Le Moyne de (or MARBEUR; MARICOUR;
MARRICOUR; STOW STOW)
account of a meeting between Maricour and Cohensiowanne
of Onnondaga during the latters trip to Canada to seek
the release of his father being held prisoner by the
French. Feb. 3-6, 1699
described as hving told lies to Cohonsiowanne. Feb. 4,
1699
apparently indicated that the full and general councils
of the Five Nations were held in Onondaga and could
not be held elsewhere without a serious break in
tradition; advice given to Governor Collieres. Mar.
21, 1699
Marbeur reminding Collieres of the Five Nations reluctance
to meet anywhere other than Onnondaga. Apr. 20-21, 1699
actions among the Five Nations discussed at Albany. Oct.
17, 1700
MARK ON HIS LIP
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
MARKET
need for the Marcet to govern. n.d. (June 13-17, 1717)
attempt to explain the market concept to Six Nations.
June 15, 1717 (II)
MARKETS
reported as glutted with furs. Sept. 29, 1715
MARKHAM, Colonel
message from Indians at Quanastogue to Governor of
Pennsylvania related. June 25, 1696
MARKHAM, William, Captain
apparent attestor of a copy of negotiations with the
Senecas and Mohawks in Albany. Sept. 2-4, 1691
MARKHAM, William
Secretary of Pennsylvania, signed propositions of the
Senecas to the Schackhokes and Mahekanders. Sept. 4,
1691
MARKS
clan symbols on proceedings of a council of Maquas with
Governor of Canada. Aug. 10, 1676
signed after names of Six Nations on deeds. July 22,
1754
a token of a fish on a piece of paper passed at Albany.
Aug. 15-20, 1694
symbols of friendship being conveyed in a letter by
Spangenburg to the Pennsylvania Provisional council to
communicate a friendly status to wandering scalping
parties. May 5, 1756
MARKS, Joseph
prisoner returned. June 4-9, 1691
MARQUIS, Sampson
Stockbridge Chief, letter to Thomas Dean. Nov. 7, 1827
MARRICOUR, Monsieur. See MARICOURT, Paul Le Moyne de.
MARSACK
a Frenchman, whose loyalties to the British are
questioned by William Johnson. Nov. 24, 1764
MARSH, William
Secretary for part of the councils at Lancaster. June
25-July 3, 1744
MARSHALL, Herbert, Captain
participant in meetings surrounding the larger Albany
Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
MARSHALL, Hubert, Captain
present at councils in Albany. July 22, 1754
MARSHE, William
present at councils at Lancaster. June 30, 1744
MART
request for a mart where Six Nations can seek
necessities. Nov. 2, 1753
MARTHUS, Seth
signed petition to President Jackson from Brothertown.
Dec. 27, 1830
MARTIN, George
interpreter at council at Ancaster. Mar. 26-28, 1819
one of three interpreters present at council with the
Six Nations (Grand River) at Hamilton. July 4, 1819
"A War Chief of the Lower Mohawks, and late interpreter
in the Indian Department," served as a speaker at a
general council of the Six Nations held at "the
Mohawk village." Has acquired a debt at Mr. Claus's
(John Claus) store. July 3-4, 1828
MARTIN, Morgan L.
present at a treaty of the United States with the Oneidas
of Wisconsin. Sept. 16, 1836
MARTIN, Peter
member of the First Christian Party; signer to the Oneida
submission to changes in the Treaty of Buffalo Creek.
Jan. 15, 1838
MARTIN, Thomas Bryan, Captain
present at councils at Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753
MARTY, William
Secretary of Indian Affairs, name on proceedings of
treaty at Niagara. Aug. 30, 1764
MARYLAND (or JAGNOKRANAGARE; JAQUOKRANAGERE)
reference to Jagnokranagare as a name for Maryland. Aug.
2, 1684 (II)
attacked by Iroquois. 1655-[1687]
Courcy offers peace to Seneca from Virginia, Maryland
and New York. n.d. 1677
instructions from same to Colonel Henry Coursey to make
peace with the Cinnigo (Seneca) and Susquahannah and
include Pascattaway. Apr. 30, 1677
instructions to Henry Coursey to treat with
"Susquesahannoh and Cinnigo" Indians. Apr. 30, 1677
peace offered to Senecas and Mohawks by Lord Charles of
Virginia and Maryland. Accepted at Council at Albany
by Onondagas, Oneidas, Mohawks, Sinnindagos and
Cayugas, Seneca not present. July 20-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
represented by Coursey at councils with Five Nations in
Albany. July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
Maryland to treat Cajougas, Onnondagos, Oneidas and
Delawares well by order of Lord Charles of Baltimore
and Treaty at Albany. Oct. 5, 1677
the agreement with Coursey discussed at councils in
Albany. Dec. 21, 1677
renewal of the covenant with Maryland referred to.
Aug. 1, 1678
Treaty of Peace between Maryland and the Five Nations.
Aug. 3-13, 1682 (I) & (II)
renewed covenant chain with Iroquois. July 30-Aug. 6,
1684
said to be under the shade of the great tree. July 31,
1684
Lord Effingham receiving proposals from the Senecas in
Albany. Aug. 5, 1684
Indians of Maryland at peace with Five Nations due to
councils in 1682 and 1685. Apr. 16, 1685
convenant with Mohawks renewed. Apr. 5, 1687
problems with Oneida discussed. Aug. 5, 1687
seek aid from. Feb. 25, 1690
help expected from Maryland. June 1, 1691 (II)
no response to aid. June 4-9, 1691
covenant maintained and discussed. Sept. 2-4, 1691
no word received from Maryland. Sept. 4, 1691
linkage in the chain discussed. June 6, 1692 (II)
Rode, a Mohawk Sachem, in a speech asked why some member
of the covenant chain failed to respond to the need to
fight France. He names Maryland as one of the
unconcerned parties. June 6, 1692
covenant chain with Maryland renewed. July 4, 1693
chain extended to Maryland. Aug. 15-20, 1694
Five Nations renewal of Covenant Chain in Albany. Sept.
17-Oct. 9, 1696
covenant chain with Five Nations renewed. Sept. 29, 1696
discussion about lands in Maryland. Oct. 1, 1696
covenant chain renewed. Oct. 2, 1696; Oct. 3, 1696
complaints that the colony had not responded with aid
against the French. Nov. 9, 1696
part of the covenant chain, renewed. Sept. 14, 1698
agreements with Five Nations renewed. Sept. 29, 1715
ignorant of Albany as the place of peace. n.d. (June
13-17, 1717)
word sent that Albany is to be the place of peace with
Five Nations. June 17, 1717
Six Nations desire meeting with the Governor of Maryland
in the near future. Oct. 14, 1736
Logan letter to Governor of Maryland about the Six
Nations claims written; no answer received. July 7,
1742
threats against Maryland realized in Six Nations demands.
July 8, 1742
represented at councils at Lancaster. June 25-July 3,
1744
name meaning "living in the middle" given to Maryland
at the councils at Lancaster. June 25-July 3, 1744
alarm over the Six Nations claim to lands that Maryland
thought ceded to them by the Susquehannah Indians.
July 24, 1744
represented with commissioner at council at Lancaster.
July 24, 1744
Six Nations desire to correspond with Maryland about
land disputes; history of the communication laid out.
July 24, 1744
agreed to participate against the French. Apr. 8, 1746
represented at councils in Albany. Nov. 25, 1751
called to participate in a meeting in Albany to discuss
the incursions of settlers into the lands of Six
Nations. Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754
meeting in Virginia with Johnson. July 21, 1755
problems of the frontier of Maryland discussed. July
10-11, 1756
desolation on the frontier of Maryland. Sept. 10, 1756
traders in Maryland along the Potomack discussed at
Lancaster. Aug. 23, 1762
residence of I.W. Beall. (1832)
MASEECHEINEN
Delaware; present at councils at Philadelphia. Apr. 14,
1755
MASKOOWA
said to be a people from an island in one of the Lakes;
named by Teedyuscung as one of the nations taking hold
of the belt extending the alliances made at Easton.
Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
MASON, Charles
a surveyor of lands on Redstone Creek and Cheat River.
[Oct. 18, 1707]
MASON, George
owned a house on the Potomac River, to which Five Nations
were directed to bring runaway Virginia slaves. Aug.
29-Sept. 12, 1722
MASON, John L.(T)
instructions sent to Mason as United States Commissioner
on how to adjust land boundaries according to Butte
des Morts Treaty of 1827 from War Department. June 9,
1830
United States Commissioner sent to Green Bay in Aug., 18
1829 to divide land between Menominee and New York
Indians according to the Treaty of Butte des Morts
1827. Dec. 27, 1830
John T. Mason was a witness to the Treaty with the
Menominee in Washington. Feb. 8, 1831
MASON, R.B.
witness to the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24, 1835
MASSACHUSETTS
covenant with Boston renewed by Mohawks. Apr. 5, 1687
treating with Senecas through Robert Morris and his
appointed representatives. n.d.
the covenant made with Boston discussed and the need for
renewal. Aug. 1, 1678
Van Cortlandt's props on behalf of Massachusetts to the
Mohawks. July 30, 1684
covenant chain with Mohawks mentioned. July 31, 1684
letter from Leisler to Governor of Massachusetts. Re:
to treaty of Five Nations with Massachusetts. Oct.
22, 1689
report of Massachusetts Provincial council vote affecting
relations with Maquas. June 22, 1694
Dellius letter to a Governor of Massachusetts. June 2,
1697
councils with Six Nations in Albany. May 23-June 4, 1723
Treaty with Six Nations and Scatacook and Mohegan Indians
at Boston. Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
account of councils held in Boston with Six Nations.
Sept. 20, 1723
councils in Albany with Six Nations. Oct. 10-26, 1723
Governor reported to have sent a belt to the Western
Indians. 1724
commissioners report of councils with Six Nations. Sept.
28, 1724
councils in Albany with Six Nations and others. June
20, 1744
commissioners present at councils in Albany in Oct. of
1744; Massachusetts declaration of war discussed and
Six Nations neutrality. Jan. 17, 1745
represented at councils in Albany. Oct. 5-14, 1745;
Oct. 31, 1745; Nov. 30, 1745; July 26, 1748 (II)
Aug. 18, 1748 (IV); Nov. 25, 1751
called to participate in a council to discuss the
incursions of settlers into the lands of Six Nations;
in Albany. Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754
meetings in Virginia with Johnson. July 21, 1755
was ceded land from New York for Phelps and Gorham (Sept.
16, 1786). July 8, 1788 (I) & (II)
land sale to Oliver Phelps as Massachusetts representative
discussed. Sale June 1788. June 2, 1789
New York treating with the Cayugas to settle the issue
of lands in dispute between New York and Massachusetts.
June 22, 1790; Apr. 19, 1793
agreement between the Tuscaroras and the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts; attached to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek.
Jan. 15, 1838
MASTER, Thomas
present at councils in Philadelphia with Conestoga. May
11, 1722
MASTERS, William
a commissioner for Pennsylvania at a council with the
Indians of the Susquehanna Region 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); July 25, 1757 (II); Aug. 7, 1757
a member of the Committee of the House of Representatives
of Pennsylvania, present at a conference at Harris
Ferry, Lancaster. Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
report of the commissioners at Lancaster. May 3, 1757
present at a council at Lancaster. May 12, 1757
land committee made its report. July 13, 1757
Provincial Commissioner, present at a council at Easton.
July 23, 1757
present in Nov., 1756 at councils held in Easton. Aug.
7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
MATCHCOATS
given as presents at councils in Baltimore. Apr. 16,
1685
MATCHMETAWCHUNK
present at the first councils at Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792
Teedyuscung, the Delaware chief's, son-in-law. Present
at conference at Easton. July & Nov., 1756
MATHER, Captain
present at a council in Pittsburgh in Sept., 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
MATHEWS, P., Colonel
present at councils in Albany. July 14, 1709
MATHEWS, Lieutenant
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July, 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
MATHEWS, Peter
present at councils in Albany. Sept. 29, 1715
MATHEWS, Peter, Captain
present at a council with Five Nations in Albany. July
31-Aug. 10, 1696
MATLOCK, Colonel
Secretary of State of Pennsylvania, received copy of
council books of Albany council. Sept. 18, 1753-July
5, 1754
MATOXIN, J.
made a speech at the General council at Green Bay on
Aug. 24, 1830. July 12, 1830-Sept. 26, 1830
MATS
mats must be cleared of blood, because they are polluted.
Dec. 4, 1726
MATTACHA PETER
Delaware representative to a council at Pittsburgh in
July 1759. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
MATTASIT
sachem who claimed to have killed a Governor. May 19,
1693
MATTAWAYS. See DELAWARES.
MATTHEWE, Eliphatet
signed Brotherton Petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
MAUGHKATETHWA
Shawnee, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768
MAUGHKATEYMAWAYWA
Shawnee, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768
MAULCEY (or MAULCY; MAULEY)
present at a council at Fort Pitt in Apr., 1760. Mar. 15,
1758-Apr. 12, 1760
a Mahican war captain who attended the conference at
Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
present at meeting at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
MAULCY. See MAULCEY.
MAULEY. See MAULCEY.
MAURY, James P.
witness to a treaty between the First Christian and
Orchard Parties of the Oneidas of Green Bay and the
United States of America. Feb. 3, 1838
MAWAYDIA
Shawnee, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768
MAWHICKON. See MAHICANS.
MAY, James
witness to the Treaty of Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
MAYCOCK, Charles (or WESHWANAKUN)
named in a dispute over a deed brought up at the councils
at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
MAYGREGORY
a Major through whom the Five Nations sent home Indian
prisoners. Aug. 6, 1687
MAYHKEERECKKESHSHO
signer to a deed dated June, 1686 enclosed in the
proceedings to the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug.
7, 1757
MAYKYPUCKATHEY
Shawnee, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768
MAYNE, Ensign
member of Queens Rangers who attended Council at Kingston.
Mar. 18, 1794
attended Council at Brownstone. Oct. 11, 1794-Oct. 14,
1794
MCALDER, Reverend
council at John Harris' on the Susquehannah. Apr. 2,
1757
MCALPIN
a Lieutenant, serving as a recruiting officer of the
Royal Americans. Present at a council at Easton.
July & Nov., 1756
present at the councils at Easton. Nov. 6-17, 1756
present at a council at Easton. Nov. 8, 1756; Nov. 12,
1756 (I) & (II)
MCARTHUR, Duncan
United States Commissioner at the Treaty at Spring Wells.
Sept. 8, 1815
United States Commissioner at the Treaty held on the
Miami at the foot of Lake Erie. Sept. 29, 1817
commissioner for the Treaty held at St. Mary's. Sept.
17, 1818
MCCALL, James (Judge)
instructions from War Department on how to proceed in
dividing land according to the Treaty of Butte des
Morts. June 9, 1830
United States Commissioner sent to Green Bay in Aug.,
1829 to divide land between the Menominee and New York
Indians on Fox River according to the Treaty at Butte
des Morts, 1827. Dec. 27, 1830
mentioned as interceding on behalf of the Brotherton
in re: to land on the Fox River. Letter of protest
to Governor Throop of New York from the Brotherton re:
Treaty at Washington Feb. 8, 1831. Apr. 13, 1831 (I)
& (II)
MCCASKEY
held a lease from the Tuscarora Indians. June 20, 1803
MACATEPILESIS
speaker for the Ottawas at the Treaty at Detroit. Sept.
9-17, 1761
MCCLAY, William
Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at
Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Oct. 23, 1784
MCCLURE
United States General who replaced General Wilkinson.
Senecas expected McClure to fulfill promises of payment
for services during the War of 1812 made to them by
General Wilkinson. Oct. 21, 1813
MCCOLLOCK, N.L.
witness to the Treaty with the mixed band of Seneca and
Shawnee at Lewistown. July 20, 1831
MCCONAUGHY, David
present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 14, 1762
MCCORMICK, Daniel
purchased land received in the Treaty of Seven Nations
of Canada in New York. May 31, 1796
purchaser of land for Alexander MacComb under the Treaty
between the Seven Nations of Canada and the State of
New York (a commissioner of the United States was
present). May 31, 1796
MCCURDY, Will
signed the treaty with Six Nations at Fort Harmar. Jan.
9, 1789
MCDANIEL, Jermy
signed the Treaty with the Senecas and Shawnees on the
Cowskin River. Dec. 29, 1832
MCDONNEL
a Lieutenant in the Royal American Regiment, who attended
the Treaty at Detroit. Sept. 9-17, 1761
MCDONNEL, Alexander
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, present at
council at Lancaster. Mar. 26-28, 1819
Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, present at council
with Six Nations (Grand River) at Hamilton. July 4,
1819
MCDONNELL, James
signed the Treaty with the mixed band of Senecas and
Shawnees at Lewistown. July 20, 1831
MCELVAIN, John
agent for the Wyandots, Senecas, and Shawnees; present
as a commissioner for the Treaty negotiations with the
mixed bands of Senecas and Shawnees. July 20, 1831
MCGATHER, Captain
present at the treaty councils with Six Nations at Fort
Pitt. Aug. 12-15, 1760
MCGEE, Thomas, Captain
assigned to escort the Six Nations delegates at Lancaster
on the way home to New York. May 20, 1757
instructions to McKee. May 21, 1757
present at the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
MCGIN, Sarah
widow of Tiddy McGin, proprietor of a tract of land near
the Canajohary Mohawk Castle. May 22, 1769
MCGIN, Tiddy
proprietor of a tract of land near Canajohary Castle.
May 22, 1769
MCGINTY, Alexander
prisoner in Montreal; trader in the Ohio country. Aug.
7, 1753
MCKAY, William
a Lieutenant Colonel, Superintendant of Indian Affairs,
present at a council at Caughnawaga. Oct. 5, 1827
MCKEE, Ensign
present at the Council at Brownstone. Colonel Alex
McKee present at same (possible relation). Oct. 11-14,
1794
MCKEE, Alexander
Assistant to George Croghan, Deputy Agent of Indian
Affairs for the Northern Colonies (English). Attended
conference at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
Assistant Agent of Indian Affairs, present at councils
at the forks of the Muskingham. Dec. 5, 1764
Commissary of Indian Affairs, present at councils at Fort
Pitt. June 24, 1768
reports in his journal about complaints of the Indians
who live on the Ohio concerning the cession of land
made by the Six Nations at the Treaty at Fort Stanwix
(1768). [Sept. 18, 1769]
was delivered a speech by Six Shawnee Indians. Re:
reports that Six Nations and Cherokees have sold lands
on the Ohio. June 28, 1773
Council at Detroit between McKee and the Indians.
Reported in a letter (in the Mohawk language) from
John Deserontyon to Daniel Claus. Aug. 23, 1783
Indian agent present at meeting at Sandusky. Oct. 14,
1783
MCKEE, Alex M., Colonel
present at a council at Fort Pitt in Apr., 1760. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
Assistant to George Croghan at the meeting at Fort Pitt
with Six Nations. Apr. 6-18, 1760
Lord Dorchester mentions at Council at Quebec Aug. 15,
1791 that Colonel McKee made a speech at the foot of
the Miami Rapids June, 1791 pledging British aid
offering to help establish peace with us. Aug. 15,
1791
states it is advantageous to keep friends with West
Indians to protect port at Detroit. Feels Americans
were unjust to Indians and now that they were defeated
so roundly at Nov. 4, 1791 battle, they will establish
peace. Dec. 5, 1791
letter from Alex M. McKee requesting provisions for
Shawnees until spring crop. Jan. 28, 1792
complaints made by the Canadian Tribes that McKee favors
the Shawnees, Miamis and Loups at the Council at
Castle of Saint Lewis. Lord Dorchester replies he has
always heard of his being fair. Feb. 6-10, 1794
attended Council at Brownstone. Oct. 11-14, 1794
MCKEE, Thomas
witness for the Treaty of Loggstown. June 1-13, 1752
reportedly was the author of a threat that the English
were coming to destroy the Delawares and Shawnees.
May 20, 1756
interpreter for Ogaghradarisha in Philadelphia. June
30, 1756
appointed by the governor of Pennsylvania to supervise
the "strong house" built for trade at Shamokin. Mar.
29-May 21, 1757
present at a conference at Harris Ferry, Lancaster. Mar.
29-May 21, 1757
conference with the Indians. Nov. 10-11, 1764
MCKEE, Thomas, Captain
present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Feb. 24, 1756
MCKEE, Thomas, Captain
report of his engagement with Ohio Indians. Feb. 26,
1756
present at a council at John Harris' on the Susquehannah.
Apr. 2, 1757
present at John Harris' on Apr. 1. May 10, 1757
interpreter for councils at Easton. July 25, 1757 (II);
July 26, 1757; July 27, 1757 (II); July 28, 1757; July
31, 1757; Aug. 1, 1757 (II); Aug. 4, 1757; Aug. 5,
1757; Aug. 7, 1757
present at councils at Easton. Aug. 3, 1757 (II)
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July of 1759.
Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at a council in Pittsburgh in Oct., 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at councils in Pittsburgh with Six Nations and
others. Aug. 20, 1759
present at the treaty councils with Six Nations at Fort
Pitt. Aug. 12-15, 1760
MCKENESEY, Thomas L., Colonel
United States Commissioner appointed by War Department
to conclude the 11th article of the Treaty of Prairie
Du Chien, Aug. 19, 1825. Mar. 27, 1827
United States Commissioner for the Treaty of Butte des
Morts 1827. Dec. 27, 1830
MCKENNAN, Lieutenant
present at councils at Onondaga. Sept. 10, 1756
MCLANINE
a teacher at the Mohawk settlement at Lachine. Apr. 10,
1784
MCLEOD
Captain in Gage's regiment at Treaty at Detroit. Sept.
9-17, 1761
sent intelligence that "bad belts" are circulating among
the Shawnees, Delawares, and Senecas of the Ohio.
Oct. 2, 1767
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
MCMASTER, Mr.
present at councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
MCMILLAN, James
accused of cutting timber on Seneca reservation. Oct.
26, 1816
MCMILLAN, Nathan
accused of cutting timber on Seneca reservation. Oct.
26, 1816
MCNEIL, Henry
recipient of letter from Thomas Dean re: leasing of
land to whites by the Stockbridge chiefs while under
the influence of alcohol. Mentions two letters of
remonstrance sent by the Stockbridge. Mar. 24, 1814
MCPHAIL, Leonard C.
Assistant Surgeon; witness to the Treaty at Camp Holmes.
Aug. 24, 1835
MCPHERSON, Henry
given a land grant under the Treaty with the mixed band
of Senecas and Shawnees at Lewistown. July 20, 1831
MCPHERSON, James
given a land grant under the Treaty with the mixed band
of Senecas and Shawnees at Lewistown. July 20, 1831
MCVICAR, Ensign
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July 1759. Mar.
12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at councils in Pittsburgh in July 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
MECHENNOCK
Twightwees representative to the councils at Fort Pitt.
Aug. 12-15, 1760
MECHLOCKKAWAY
Delaware headman involved in a dispute settled at
Easton. Aug. 15, 1761
MECHOMEA. See CORACHCONKE.
MECONIK. See MECONOCK.
MECONOCK (or MECONIK)
present at a council at Fort Pitt in Apr., 1760. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
a Miami chief who attended the conference at Fort Pitt.
Apr. 6-12, 1760
Twightwees chief present at meeting at Fort Pitt. Apr.
6-18, 1760
MEDIATION
offer by the Governor of Virginia to mediate the dispute
between Six Nations and the Southern Indians. Aug.
10, 1737
Six Nations serve the role of mediators in councils
between Governor Bernard of New Jersey and the Wapings
and Minisinks over land claims. Oct. 21, 1758
Six Nations serve as mediators for the Wapings and
Minisinks and New Jersey. Oct. 26, 1758
MEDIATORS
Six Nations describing themselves as mediators. Sept.
28, 1724
MEETING AT FORT FREDRICK
proceedings to reaffirm Six Nations, British friendship.
July 23-28, 1748
MEETING AT FORT NIAGARA
meeting of Six Nations and Delaware and the French.
Aug. 31, 1756
MEETING AT FORT PITT
George Croghan, Deputy of Sir William Johnson and the
Six Nations, Delawares, Shawnese, Twightwees, Mohicans,
Indians given a copy of partition line from the Treaty
of Easton and requested of Shawnese to release English
captives. Indians request goods as they are starving.
Agriculture and trade discussed. Apr. 6-18, 1760
MEETING AT JOHNSON HALL
letter from William Johnson to Thomas Gage. Re: Recent
meeting of Six Nations with Johnson at Johnson Hall.
[Nov. 18, 1772]
meeting of Mohawks with members of an Albany Committee.
[Dec. 21-22, 1773]
MEETING AT KASKASKIAS
George Morgan, United States representative meets with
the Delawares. Delawares offer peace. Morgan is
determined to resist British enslavement should he
fall the Indians will be enslaved. British policy
is to pit nations against each other until they become
weak. Apr. 7, 1777
MEETING AT MOUNT JOHNSON
an extract of the proceedings of this meeting was read
at a council held in the City of Annapolis. Jan. 10,
1756
MEETING AT NIAGARA
proceedings enclosed in letter to Thomas Townshend from
Fred Haldimand. July 3, 1783
MEETING AT ONONDAGA
ready a military force. Feb. 25, 1690
propositions made at Onondaga. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
meeting at. Aug. 9, 1769
MEETING AT SANDUSKY
minutes of meeting included in General Haldimand's papers.
Oct. 14, 1783
MEETING AT SCIOTO
Six Nations given William Johnson an account of the
meeting at Scioto. [Nov. 18, 1772]
MEETING AT SHAMOKIN
proposed by Cayuga chiefs to John Penn. Re: fixing
boundary settled at Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Sept. 8,
1773
MEGACHTINNA (or MAHAKERSINK)
Seneca headman from this place intended to attend
councils at Easton. 1758
headman from this place ready to council. Aug. 7, 1758
MEHERINS. See MEHERRINS.
MEHERRINS (or MEHERINS)
Indians of Virginia, for whom Virginia negotiated with
the Five Nations at Treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-Sept.
12, 1722
mentioned as a tribe having relations with Virginia and
living on the east side of the mountains between the
Potomac and the Roanoke. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
MEHIHAMMERS. See MAHICANS.
MEIPOHTIKYS. See MEIPOUTSKYS.
MEIPOUTSKYS (or MEIPOHTIKYS)
Indians of the Susquehanna Region, for whom Virginia
negotiated with the Five Nations at the Treaty at
Albany. Aug. 29-Sept. 12, 1722
mentioned as a tribe having relations with Virginia
living on the east side of the mountains between the
Potomac and Roanoke Rivers. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
MELICETES. See MALISEETS.
MELICITES. See MALISEETS.
MEMENOWAL (or AUGUSTUS)
Delaware, present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 14,
1762
MEMORY
comparison by Croghan of the keaness of Indian memory
and the acquisition by Teedyuscung of a clerk. Aug.
1, 1757 (II)
MEMSKIES
Indians residing at the village of Diahogo. July & Nov.
1756
MENARE
mentioned at Lancaster. Aug. 16, 1762 (II)
MENDIES (or DAVIS)
named as a Delaware Hostage to be held by the British.
Dec. 5, 1764
MENOMINEES (or MANOMINA; MENOMEENEES; MENOMINA; MENOMINIES;
MENOMONIES)
the Oneida Indians of Green Bay cede to the United States
of America their title to "land set apart for them in
the first article of the treaty with the Menomonies of
Feb., 8th, 1831, and the second article of the treaty
with the name tribe of Oct. 27th, 1832" with certain
reservations. Feb. 3, 1838
delegates of, made a second treaty with New York Indians
(1822). Dec. 27, 1822
speech to Oneydos, Tuscaroras, Onondagas, Senecas and
Stockbridge Indians from Secretary of War. Re: Treaty
with Menominees. Oct. 27, 1823
accepted goods as payment for land on Fox River from
Brothertown Indians. Aug. 26-Sept. 13, 1824
deposition from Thomas Dean re: payment for land to
Menominee by Brotherton. Sept. 18, 1824; (1831)
Brothertown Indians to be peacefully reestablished on the
Fox River with the Menominees. War Department Letter.
Mar. 27, 1827
instructions from War Department to United States
Commissioners on how to affix land boundaries between
Menominees and New York Indians on the Fox River.
June 9, 1830
attended Councils at Green Bay on Aug. 14 & 17, 1830 and
General Council at Green Bay Aug. 24-Sept. 1, 1830.
July 12, 1830-Sept. 26, 1830
petition discusses their sale of land on the Fox River
to United States Government which the Brothertown had
paid for in Sept., 1824. Petition to President
Jackson states they are not given enough land by
United States commissioners to pursue agriculture.
See Treaty of Butte de Morts 1827. Dec. 27, 1830
Treaty with the Menominee in Washington with supplemental
article relative to the Indians of New York relocating
to the area of Green Bay. Feb. 8, 1831
referred to by the Brotherton Indians as being jealous
and distrustful of them because of certain persons
acting on their innocence and cupidity. . . feared
white people ... "knives of the pale men ever sharp
and their nails were long and when fastened upon the
lands of the Indians they were deep held fast---" Your
enemies! who presided over the massacres at Chicago
and Fort Croghan and have been ready to desolate your
frontier settlements are carressed and enriched at our
cost." Letter of appeal to Governor of New York. Apr.
13, 1831
listed account of compensations to be paid to Menominees
by United States Government copied from Treaty of Feb.
8, 1831 at Washington. (Feb. 12, 1832)
Governor Porter (of Michigan) goes to Green Bay to meet
with Menominees re: troubles between Menominees and
New York Indians. Oct. 9, 1832
Treaty of Feb., 1831. Referred to at Treaty between
Oneidas and United States. Sept. 16, 1836
MENOMINA. See MENOMINEES.
MENOMINIES. See MENOMINEES.
MENOMONIES. See MENOMINEES.
MENTAUTEEHOORE
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
MENTOUDUDU
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
MERCER, Colonel
affording protection to the great Carrying Place. Apr.
24, 1756
MERCER, Hugh
Commander of Pittsburgh; present at a council in
Pittsburgh in July of 1759. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12,
1760
Forbes as commander of the Ohio Region. Letter from
Mercer to Governor Denny, including minutes of
conference at Pittsburgh. Jan. 3-8, 1759 (I)
MERCER, John, Lieutenant
signed the Treaty of Fort Stanwix as a witness. Oct. 22,
1784
MERCHANTS
complaints of being met in the woods by traders, and being
induced to trade with them, asked a stop to it. June
15, 1717 (II)
indication of Albany merchants supplying goods to the
French. June 13, 1717
complaints that the Albany merchants were becoming rich
off of Six Nations. Oct. 31, 1745
MERRIMACK RIVER
indication of a number of Saint Francis Indians being
carried into captivity on the Merrimack River. Aug.
6, 1754
MERSELES, Guysbert G.
Present at a meeting of the Albany Corporation with the
Mohawks. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
MERSER, Hugh, Colonel
present at councils in Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
MESINAGO
Ottawa representative to councils at Fort Pitt. Aug.
12-15, 1760
MESOMEA. See CORACHCONKE.
MESSAGES
messengers must have the proper credentials. Aug. 26,
1762
a protocol of message sending outlined by Thomas King
at Lancaster. Aug. 19, 1762
MESSENOCK (or MESSONOCK)
present at a council in Fort Pitt in Apr., 1760. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
a Miami war captain who attended the conference at Fort
Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
present at meeting at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
MESSONOCK. See MESSENOCK.
METAPHOR
the Friendship of the French and the Iroquois symbolized
as follows: "...the better to engage the said Lord,
the King to continue his protection to the whole nation
in general, to which this opportunity is presented to
manifest its good intentions to hold the French not
merely by the hem and the fringe of the garment, but
to clasp them cordially around the waist." Dec. 13,
1665 (I) & (II)
Macqiss answer to propositions on Aug. 4, 1682. "You
have spoke of war, let not that come to pass for our
Indians have been drunk in their Capacity, void of
Understanding and out of their sences, when they
committed that evil in your country. And we pray that
the Mischiefs done may be forgot and forgiven; for if
it had been done to us we would have done the like,
and we desire it may be drank down like wine and may
not remain in the heart and to wipe off the tears and
blood that is spilt." Aug. 3-13, 1682 (I) & (II)
Metaphor about taking prisoners: "Therefore we come to
you as our father, desiring that all endeavors may be
made that the same may be set at liberty and brought
to us. For if a child had a pryre of stocking stole
from him, and came and complained to the father and
showed him the thief, the father would certainly
"use all his endeavours that the child should have
the stockings again." Sept. 18-21, 1688
story of a child having his stocking stolen, complained
to his father and showed him the thief, the Father
expected to restore the stockings, images about the
frustration of returning prisoners. Sept. 18-21,
1688 (II)
this is also a kinship metaphor based on the father-
child relationship. Sept. 18-21, 1688
bundle of sticks symbol referred to in councils at Mount
Johnson. July 21, 1755
Johnson alluding to his example of a bundle of sticks
and the need for union. Sept. 10, 1756
Little Abraham in a speech about the Senecas not
fulfilling their responsibilities suggested that they
make themselves sober. May 13, 1757 (I)
Teedyuscung says he sits in middle of the road to reach
out his arms to protect his friends the Pennsylvanians.
July 11-12, 1758
Wing brought to clean Council House which has been made
dirty. July 11-12, 1758
peaceful: sitting easy and peaceful in his seat. June
18, 1794
"fly from my seat" Captain Obail told he may do so for he
has received. "sit easy in your seat": General Chapin
tells Captain Obail. July 4, 1794
fire as a symbol of the spirit of the Tribe: "Father
sees your fire is almost extinguished--He now rekindles
it that the smoke there of may as usual reach the skies
and that all Nations far and near may see it." Oct.
11-14, 1794
METHOMEA. See CORACHCONKE.
MEYAMENGKISSY
Shawnee, present at councils in Philadelphia. July, 1742
MEYAMINIKISY
Shawnee, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
MEZY, Sieur de
former Governor of New France, his administration
discussed. Apr. 5, 1666
MIAGOE, John
present at councils in Albany. Aug. 12, 1709
MIAMEES. See MIAMIS.
MIAMI
Twicktwicks, said to be entering an alliance with the
French. Dec. 4, 1726
MIAMI RAPIDS, COUNCIL AT
See also MIAMI RIVER.
massacre occurred at Miami Rapids when Indians assembled
for peaceful purposes. United States burned and
destroyed Wabash village. Lord Dorchester offers to
help make peace with United States. He claims he did
not give Indian property to United States except
what was rightfully bought. Aug. 15, 1791
Du Quania sent to request tribes of Lower Canada to
attend in Spring. Dec. 5, 1791
mentioned as attended by Colonel Alex McKee in which
terms of peace were offered by West Indians. Dec. 5,
1791
MIAMI RIVER
See also MIAMI RAPIDS.
Treaty with the Wyandot, Seneca, Delaware, Shawnees,
Ottawa, Pottawatomie, and Chippewa held on the Miami
at the rapids at the foot of Lake Erie. Sept. 29, 1817
council at June 1791. Attended by Colonel McKee in which
terms of peace were offered by the Indians. Dec. 5,
1791
Du Quania sent to request tribes of lower Canada to
attend council in 1792, spring. Dec. 5, 1791
letter written from foot of Rapids by Colonel Alex McKee
re: provisions for Indians (Shawnees) because they are
moving away from Rapids to avoid surprise attack by
Americans. Jan. 28, 1792
MIAMI, TREATY AT
Treaty with the Wyandot, Seneca, Delaware, Shawnees,
Potawatomies, Ottawa, and Chippewa. Sept. 29, 1817
this treaty referred to in the Treaty at Saint Mary's.
Sept. 17, 1818
this treaty referred to in the Treaty with the Senecas
of Ohio in Washington. Feb. 28, 1831
this treaty referred to in the Treaty with the mixed
bands of the Senecas and the Shawnees. July 20, 1831
MIAMIS (or MIAMEES; TAWECTAWEES; TAWITTAMIES; TWICHTWICHS;
TWIGHTWEES; TWITWITHROONES; UNAMIES)
present at conferences at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
Five Nations agreed not to make war upon the Miamis.
Sept. 11-12, 1682
Iroquois Sachems asserted that the French do not have a
right to occupy lands in the vicinity of Twichtwichs.
Feb. 13, 1688
report of a battle with the Senecas (Sinnekes). Sept.
28, 1697
report of the Five Nations being menaced by the French
and the Twichtwichs Indians. Sept. 28, 1697
discussion about the Miami being sought to have trade
with Carolina. Apr. 13, 1699
account of the French hostilities towards the Shawnees
and the Twightwees. June 1-13, 1752
represented by Teedyucsung in Treaty with Pennsylvania.
July 11-12, 1758
Twightwees represented by a delegation of councils at
Fort Pitt. Aug. 12-15, 1760
present at council at Detroit. June 17-July 13, 1777
Indians complain Colonel McKee favors Miamis at Castle
at Saint Louis Council. Feb. 6-10, 1794
attended Council at Brownstone. Oct. 11-14, 1794
Treaty at Greenville with the Wyandot, Delawares,
Shawness, Senecas, and Miamis. July 22, 1814
Treaty at Spring Wells with the Wyandot, Delawares,
Senecas, Shawnees, Miami, Chippewa, Ottawa, and
Pottawatomi. Sept. 8, 1815
tract of land intended to be conveyed to Brothertown
sold United States government in 1824. Dec. 27, 1830
MICELMACHENOCK. See MICHILIMACKINAC.
MICHAEL, Taasse
witness to the Treaty at Loggstown. June 1-13, 1752
MICHAEL'S BAND
Treaty Pay list for Treaty No. 6 (Canada's Treaties and
Surrenders). July 16, 1923
Michael's Band declares itself party to Treaty No. 6
(1876). Sept. 8, 1878
MICHEQUENOTHA
Twightwee; present at councils at Carlisle. Oct. 4,
1753
MICHILIMACKINAC INDIANS
Micelmachenock, report of a war between Twightwees and
Ottawawas. Nov. 25, 1751
MICHILIMAKINAC (or TEIYAONDORAGHI)
Teiyaondoraghi location of one of the French Forts.
Dec. 4, 1726
MICHLY, Joseph (or MICHTY)
present at the councils at Easton. July 15-26, 1756
Michty, present at the first councils at Easton. July
31, 1756
MICHTHIE
Kichapoe, present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 12,
1762
MICHTY, Joseph. See MICHLY, Joseph.
MIDDLE CREEK
site of a Massacre by that name. June 24, 1768
MIDDLETON, Peter
letter to, from William Johnson. Re: Treaty at Fort
Stanwix. [Dec. 16, 1768]
MIFFLIN, John
present at conferences in Philadelphia in the spring of
1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present at councils in Philadelphia in the summer of 1756.
Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present in Nov., 1756 at councils at Easton. Aug. 7,
1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present at a council with Scaroyady in Philadelphia.
Nov. 8, 1755; Nov. 14, 1755
present at a council in Philadelphia. Jan. 29, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Feb. 24, 1756; Feb. 26, 1756; Mar. 3, 1756
present at councils at Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Mar. 27, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Scaroyady's report.
Apr. 3, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Morris' reply to
Scaroyady. Apr. 8, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Scaroyady's speech.
Apr. 10, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, messages about
Scaroyady. Apr. 15, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence.
May 5, 1756; June 14, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence
about previous councils. June 3, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Morris' reply to
Newcastle. June 8, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence read.
June 17, 1756
Council in Philadelphia, letters and messages read.
June 25, 1756
Council in Philadelphia, matter of Ogaghradarisha. June
30, 1756
member of Council of Pennsylvania, present at conference
at Easton. July & Nov., 1756
Council in Philadelphia, applications for forts. July
8, 1756
Council in Philadelphia, correspondence read. July 10,
1756; July 20, 1756
present at councils at Easton. July 15-26, 1756; July
21-Aug. 7, 1757; Oct. 7, 1758; Oct. 8, 1758
present at a council in Philadelphia, Indian council
minutes read. July 23, 1756
named as a representative to the councils at Easton.
July 23, 1756
present at a council at Easton. July 24, 1756; July 26,
1756; July 28, 1756; July 29, 1756, July 30, 1756;
July 31, 1756; July 21, 1757; July 22, 1757; July 23,
1757; July 25, 1757 (I) & (II); July 29, 1757; Aug. 2,
1757
present at a meeting with Newcastle in Philadelphia.
Oct. 24, 1756
signed a petition to allow the Quakers to be present at
the second councils at Easton. Nov. 3, 1756
a member of the Governor of Pennsylvania's council,
present at a conference at Harris Ferry, Lancaster.
Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
report of the commissioners at Lancaster. May 3, 1757
meeting to draft a reply to a speech given by
Teedyuscung. May 11, 1757
present at a council at Lancaster. May 12, 1757; May
13, 1757 (II)
present at councils in Philadelphia in the spring of
1758. Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
meeting in Philadelphia with Indians, word of Six Nations.
May 8, 1758
present at a meeting between Six Nations and Delawares.
Oct. 21, 1758 (II)
MILBURN
named having an involvement with Dellius. Apr. 13, 1699
MILET
mentioned in a letter to the king. July 25, 1693 (II)
discussed in a letter written by Livingston. July 25,
1693 (III)
MILET, Father
See also MILETT; MILLETT.
complaint about the Priest Milet at Oneyda. July 4, 1693
potential of betrayal of Five Nations interests. July
4, 1693 (II)
Priest Millet's actions discussed. Aug. 15-20, 1694
the Jesuit discussed. Jan. 31, 1695
MILETT, Father
See also MILET; MILLETT.
the matter of the letters being kept by him. July 25,
1693
invitation to council to discuss the matter of the Jesuit
and his influence on the Oneidas. Aug. 15, 1693 (III)
journal of Major Derek Wossott's visit to Five Nations.
Oct. 10, 1693
present at councils at Onondaga, voting as a sachem of
the Oneidas. Mar. 28, 1694 (IX)
gratitude expressed for role in returning prisoners.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
MILLER
a Lieutenant, present at an Indian conference at Fort
Johnson. Feb. 2-27, 1756
MILLER, James
witness to the Treaty of Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
MILLETT, Father
See also MILET; MILLET.
Robert Livingstone in a letter to Governor Slaughter
discussed the problem of the Jesuit at Oneida. June
22, 1691
indication of the third attempt by the sachems of the
other four Iroquois nations to unsuccessfully influence
the Oneida to hand over Father Millett. Feb. 25-26,
1693
visitor at a village of the Oneidas and the center of
discussion and controversy in a council between
Governor Fletcher, Five Nations, and the Schaghticokes.
The rest of the Five Nations claimed to have first
learned of the French Jesuit's presence at the council.
Fletcher made a considerable issue of the matter,
claiming the Jesuit's purpose was to "delude and
betray" the Covenant Chain. June 15-July 6, 1693
Fletcher in a letter to the Five Nations accused "the
old priest" among the Oneidas as the cause for the
Oneidas receiving a belt of peace from the Governor
of New France and attempting to call a council at
Onondaga of Five Nations, Mahikanders, and Xian
Indians. July 31, 1693
journal of Dirck Wessel to the Oneida called council at
Onondaga where a French belt of peace was brought by
Millett. Aug. 5-19, 1693
Wessel indicated that the Oneida, Canossadero, was the
"master" of the priest meaning Millett. Aug. 5-19,
1693
interpretation of three belts sent by the Five Nations to
the Governor of Canada recorded by Millett. (Dec.
30, 1693)
discussion of an explanation of three belts of peace
sent to the French in a letter from Reverend Dellius
to Governor Fletcher. Jan. 12, 1694 (II)
Ingoldesby reporting a meeting of sachems where Father
Millett was present and "ordered" to take minutes of
the council. Jan. 12, 1694
accusations by Five Nations against Millett and the
Jesuits. Feb. 2-9, 1694
asked to come to Onondaga to participate in the council.
Feb. 2-9, 1694
discussions of correspondence between Dellius and
Millett, and requests again by the British to Five
Nations to turn over Millett. Feb. 2-9, 1694
Dellius commented on receiving letters from Millett.
Feb. 12, 1694
Frontenac thanking the Oneidas for returning Father
Millett. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
MILLS
a Lieutenant, present at an Indian conference at Fort
Johnson. The Onondagas request that he command the
fort that they desire to be built at Onondaga. Feb.
2-27, 1756
provision for sawmills included in the removal agreement
with the mixed band of Senecas and Shawnee at
Lewistown. July 20, 1831
MIND
Five Nations to be of one mind with the English. Dec.
4, 1726
been of one mind. n.d. (June 13-17, 1717)
keep everyone of one mind. July 26, 1748 (II)
MINDS
quieted of doubts. Nov. 2, 1753
open hearts and minds. Nov. 17, 1753
MINER, J.
letter to Thomas Dean regarding attempt to regain land
on the Fox River bought by United States Commissioners
for the Stockbridge. Nov. 7, 1827
MINGOES. See CONESTOGAS; CONESTOGOES.
MINGOS
said not to be aligned with the pro-French Delawares.
Mar. 5, 1757
status on the mingos sought, towns listed and loyalty
described. Aug. 26, 1732
Thomas King representing Mingos or Six Nations from the
Ohio country at councils at Easton. Oct. 21, 1758
Mingoes represented at councils at the Forks of the
Muskingham. Dec. 5, 1764
present at council at Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783
MINIMING. See MINISINKS.
MINISINKS (or MINISING)
Delaware Indians, waiting near Fort Allen, to hear results
of council at Easton. July & Nov., 1756
Minising, said not to be acompatible with the Delaware's
leanings to the French. Mar. 5, 1757
represented at councils at Easton. Oct. 19, 1758
discussion of land claims at councils at Easton. Oct.
21, 1758
MINISTER OF THE MARINE
letter to, from M. de Beauharnois. Apr. 20, 1744; Oct.
29, 1744
MINKOTTOHA
signed speech given by Half-King at councils at Carlisle
and Winchester; copy delivered to Old Town by Lewis
Montour. Nov. 15, 1753
MINQUAS
affairs of the Minquas discussed in a letter. Sept. 1,
1663
MISHAPALATHY
Shawnee spokesman at the councils at Lancaster. Aug.
16, 1762 (II)
MISKEPALATHY (or RED HAWK)
Shawnee, present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 12, 1762
MISQUEPALLOTHE. See MISSIQUI PALLATHE.
MISSASAGAS (or MISSISAGAS)
Six Nations have been having negotiations with. July
21, 1758
present at a council at Mount Johnson. July 10, 1755
present at an Indian congress at Albany. July 29, 1755
Six Nations report that Missasagas will come to a meeting
at Oswego in the spring. Feb. 2-27, 1756
blame the Onondagas for the loss of some of their people,
and threaten revenge. June 21, 1757
Six Nations at Grand River claim that land on the Grand
River was given to them by the Missasagas. July 4,
1819
MISSESOGUS. See MISSISAUGA.
MISSIONARIES
letters about the gospels among the Indians. 1691
Praying Mohawks seek protestant ministers. May 26, 1691
(III)
mention as sent by Americans to sow seeds of division
among people. July 3, 1783
MISSIQUI PALLATHE (or MISQUEPALLOTHE; MISSIQUIE PALLATHE)
present at a council at Fort Pitt in Apr., 1760. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
a Shawnee war captain who attended the conference at
Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
Missiquie Pallathe present at Meeting at Fort Pitt. Apr.
6-18, 1760
MISSIQUIE PALLATHE. See MISSIQUI PALLATHE.
MISSISAGAS. See MISSASAGAS.
MISSISAUGA
Missesogus, location and populations reported. July 17,
1747
MISSIWEAKIWA
present at a council at Fort Pitt in Apr., 1760. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
a Shawnee chief who attended the conference at Fort
Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
present at council at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
MITCHELL, Reed
present for a speech by Jonathan, the Deer, Mohawk.
Nov. 15, 1753
MITCHELL, Samuel Latham
present at Treaty of Oneidas with New York State. Sept.
22, 1788
witness to a deed signed Sept. 12, 1788 at Fort Schuyler.
Apr. 19, 1793
witness to a deed signed Sept. 22, 1788 at Fort Schuyler.
Apr. 19, 1793
MITCHELL, Thomas
present at a speech given by Jonathan the Deer. Nov.
15, 1753
said to have been killed in Indian country. June 24,
1768
MITCHELL, Thomas, Jr.
present for a speech given by Jonathan the Deer. Nov.
15, 1753
MITCHLY, Joseph
present at the first councils at Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792
visited Newcastle in Bethlehem. June 28, 1756
an Indian, present at conference at Easton. July & Nov.,
1756
MIX, Charles E.
witness to a treaty between the First Christian and
Orchard Parties of the Oneidas of Green Bay and the
United States of America. Feb. 3, 1838
MJADINGHUTONGWEA (or COOK, Luis)
witness at councils Feb. 25, 1789 in Albany. Apr. 19,
1793
MOACK, Newton
signed Brothertown Petition to President Jackson.
Dec. 27, 1830
MOAYSOMEA. See CORACHCONKE.
MOCHOCKS. See MOHAWKS.
MOGOLOM, Captain
present at councils in Albany. May 3, 1690
MOHAAKX. See MOHAWKS.
MOHAWKS (or AGNERONNONS; ANIERONNONS; ANNIES; ANNIEZ;
CANYINGOES; MACQUISS; MAQUAS; MAQUASE; MAQUASSE;
MAQUEES; MARQUIS; MOCHOCKS; MOHAAKX; MOHAGGS)
meetings between Maquas and Governor of Canada. Aug. 10,
1676
addressed in public conferences as "Elder Brothers". n.d.
letter from Stuyvesant to Winthrop about peace with the
Mohawks. Apr. 3, 1647
proposals of three Castles to renew covenant chain.
June 16, 1657
answer to proposals of three Mohawk villages. June 22,
1657
final answer given to the Mohawks at their village
Kaghnuwage in presence of the chiefs of three other
villages. Sept. 24, 1659
refusal to join the Esopus in any hostilities against
the Dutch and request by the Dutch for the Mohawks to
release eight French prisoners. Sept. 24, 1659
letter about Mohawks making peace with Canada. Jan. 16,
1660
propositions of Mohawk complaints of Dutch traders.
June 26, 1660
letter to Stuyvesant about negotiations. Jan. 29, 1661
letter about a peace with Mohawks and others. Apr. 15,
1661
propositions made to the Maquaes at Fort Orange. Aug. 1,
1662
relations with Penobscotts discussed. Aug. 5, 1662
affairs of the Mohawk discussed in a letter. Sept. 1,
1663
journal of peace commissioners to vist Mohawks. May,
1664
Mohawks were excluded from Peace agreement between the
French and the four upper tribes. Dec. 13, 1665 (II)
informed the Oneidas that the French were planning an
expedition against Iroquois country. July 7-12, 1666
Mohawks and Oneidas sueing for peace. July 7-12, 1666
(III)
ratification of a treaty between the Senecas and the
French by Oneidas and Mohawks. July 7-12, 1666 (II)
letter about peace between Mohawks and northern Indians.
Sept. 19, 1666
letter describing Mohawk harashment of Naticks and others.
1667
propositions to the Mohawks in Boston. Jan. 9, 1669
agreement about land sales at Schenectady. July 3, 1672
propositions to Governor Colve and his answer. May 22,
1674
instructions for invitations to be sent. May 30, 1676
meeting with Susquehannah, note they speak Mohawk. June
2-3, 1676
answer to proposals made by Maquas. July 12, 1677
answers to propositions made by Coursey in Albany. July
20-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
Maques ready to make peace with Maryland and Virginia
Council at Albany. July 20-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
Maquees to be treated well by Virginia and Maryland
according to proclamation of Lieutenant General Thomas
Motley by order of Charles Lord of Baltimore. Oct. 5,
1677
letter from Governor Leverett to Mohawks about Hatfield
captives. Oct. 12, 1677
answer to Mauase in Albany. 1678
letter from Talcot to Salisbury about the Mohawks. Apr.
8, 1678
letter from Captain Salisbury to Captain Brockholls
related to Mohawk activities. June 27, 1678
pass for Samuel Ely and Benjamin Waite to go to Mohawk
country. July 12, 1678
letter about Waite and Ely going into Mohawk country.
July 20, 1678 (II)
letter Salisbury from Brockholls about Mohawks taking
prisoner Natick Indians. July 20, 1678
letter about Mohawks only treating in Albany. July 23,
1678
Provincial council minutes, to prevent Mohawk actions.
Aug. 20, 1678 (III)
notes about Mohawk actions in Provincial council notes.
Aug. 23, 1678
notes relative to Mohawk actions, discussed at a
Provincial council meeting. Aug. 23, 1678
Provincial councils order to hold councils with Mohawks.
June 5, 1680
relations with Naticks discussed. Aug. 27, 1680
Pynchon's message to the Maquas. Nov. 9, 1680
summary of Pynchon's negotiation with the Mohawks. Nov.
16, 1680
Marquis represented at the Council at Albany. Peace
reestablished with Maryland. Aug. 3-13, 1682 (I) & (II)
representatives present for negotiations with
commissioners from Maryland meeting in Albany. Aug.
3-13, 1682 (I) & (II)
proposals presented by Van Cortlandt to the Maquas.
July 30, 1684
attended council at Albany. July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
covenant chain with Massachusetts mentioned. July 31,
1684
Maquase represented at councils in Albany. Aug. 5, 1684
Senecas told the Mohawks must not let the French on
their side of the lake. 1687
propositions of Tahaiadons of the Maques in Albany. Apr.
5, 1687
Provincial council discussions of Mohawk and French
actions. Apr. 7, 1687
propositions of Maquaaes and Oneidas in Albany. June
24, 1687
attended council at Albany. Aug. 6, 1687
Mohawk propositions to officials in Albany. Sept. 9,
1687
propositions of Maquase to officials of Albany.
Sept. 9, 1687 (II)
French coming into Maquase country burning houses and
corn fields. Feb. 13, 1688
the French reported in Mohawk country. Feb. 13, 1688
(II)
need for buildup in Mohawk country discussed. Apr. 29,
1688.
Rode spokesman for Five Nations in Albany. June 26-27,
1688
at one point in councils in Albany, Maquas speak for
themselves. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (IV)
meeting in Albany with Governor Andros and representatives
of the Five Nations. Sept. 18-21, 1688
represented at councils in Albany with Andros. Sept.
18-21, 1688
spoke for themselves apart from other Five Nations at
councils at Albany. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (III)
councils with Maques in Albany. Jan. 25, 1689
Maquas opinion on the handling of Indián matters expressed.
Mar. 7, 1689
memo of applies given to. 1690
proposals of three Maquase castles to the officials of
Albany. Feb. 25, 1690
letter referring to councils with the Mohawks. May 3,
1691
answer of Governor Sloughter to the Christian Mohawks.
May 26, 1691 (II)
answer of Sloughter to the Mohawk Praying Indians in
Albany. May 26, 1691 (IV)
a group of Praying Indians presented propositions to
Governor Sloughter of New York. May 26, 1691
proposals of Mohawk Praying Indians to Governor
Sloughter. May 26, 1691 (IV)
proposals of Praying Mohawks in Albany. May 26, 1691 (V)
not represented at councils at Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
representatives present at a council with Governor
Sloughter. June 1, 1691
harm done to the Mohawk by the Praying Indians, Mohawks
of Canada. June 2, 1691
peace sought between the Praying Indians and the Mohawks.
June 4-5, 1691
special meeting with Maquase noted. June 4-9, 1691
report of French actions around Quebec. June 9, 1691
attempts to rally Mohawks to help in defense against the
French. June 22, 1691
late for a councils with Dirk Wessells. July 2, 1691
Schuyler letter about meeting with Mohawks. July 2,
1691 (II)
letter about meeting with Mohoggs. (July 11, 1691)
propositions of the Senecas and Mohawks at Albany, and
answer. Sept. 2-4, 1691
Maquas, represented at councils at Albany. Sept. 4, 1691
a Mohawk held prisoner by the Dionondadees (Wyandots)
was returned. June 6, 1692
Maquas represented at councils in Albany. Feb. 25, 1693
(III)
Mohawks criticized for poor response in actions against
the French. They were urged by Governor Fletcher of
New York to regain the ancient courage of their
ancestors. Feb. 25, 1693
to receive provisions. Feb. 25, 1693
answer to Five Nations to New York Governor Fletcher at
Albany. Mohawks present. Feb. 25-26, 1693
Fletcher thanked by Five Nations for caring for Mohawks.
Feb. 25-26, 1693 (II)
Maquaas; Far Indians would like to make peace. May 19,
1693
report of two parties of Mohawk returning from Canada.
June 15-July 6, 1693
John Pychon to Isaac Addington letter about Maquas
affairs. June 28, 1693
proposals of the Maquase in Albany. June 21, 1693
letter from Pynchon to Phips. Re: Mohawk affairs.
July 2, 1693
Fletcher's meeting with Jurian, the Maqueas. July 25,
1693
letter from Benjamin Fletcher to the sachems of the
Five Nations. July 31, 1693
villages indicated by number among the Mohawks as visited
by D. Wessell on a mission for New York Governor
Fletcher. Aug. 5-19, 1693
propositions of the Sachems of the Five Nations at
Albany. Feb. 2-9, 1694
Dellius explaining his sway over the Mohaakx. Feb. 12,
1694
Maquas not represented at councils at Onondaga. Mar. 28,
1694 (IX)
report of Massachusetts Provincial council vote affecting
relations with Maquas. June 22, 1694
messenger came from Cayenquiragoe and the Mohawks. June
25, 1694
examination of a Maquas. Sept. 2, 1694
the attack on the Mohawks seen by Five Nations as a
violation of the French covenant chain. Jan. 31-Feb.
4, 1695 (II)
messages from Frontenac to Five Nations and their answer.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
proposals of Mohaggs in Albany. Aug. 28, 1695
propositions of Mohawks in Albany. Aug. 28, 1695
petition of Dellius to buy lands from the Maquas. Sept.
19, 1695
one by the name of Tunnuanege examined on return from
Canada. Nov. 27, 1695
one examined on return from Canada. Nov. 27, 1695 (II)
represented at councils in Albany. Oct. 2, 1696; Oct. 3,
1696
concern for Maques prisoners discussed. Conflict over
the belt coming from Canada. June 9, 1697 (II)
Maquaes left matters to be settled by Onondagas and
Governor of New York; but also sent wampum to delay
actions till the return of several sachems from Canada.
June 9, 1697
Mohaques not present at a meeting held by Onnondagas.
June 9, 1697 (III)
Mohaques sent a belt to try and stop a meeting held by
the Onnondagas. June 9, 1697 (II)
report of two Mohawks coming from Canada. June 9, 1697
propositions of the Maquas in Albany. July 12, 1697
unresolved about naming a messenger to go to Canada on
their behalf. Oct. 21, 1697
Wessells resignation of share in Mohawk lands. Apr. 19,
1698
grant to Schuyler of Mohawk lands. Apr. 20, 1698
petitions to reduce Indian strife and open Mohawk lands.
Apr. 23, 1698
excluded from propositions of four of the Five Nations.
May 16, 1698
four nations coming on purpose to Albany without the
Mohawks. May 16, 1698 (II)
Mohawks continuing to be at war with the French. May
16, 1698
deposition of two Mohawks in Albany. May 31, 1698 (II)
fraudulent purchase of land from the Mohawk Indians.
May 31, 1698
memorial for Freeholders grant of Mohawk lands. June
6, 1698
Earl of Bellomont's report about Maquase land. July 9,
1698
the problem of the Mohawk Lands discussed. Sept. 14,
1698
present in representation of a meeting of four of the
Five Nations with Lieutenant Governor Nanfan in Albany.
Oct. 8, 1698
wampum sent with John Baptiste to the Maquasse asking
them to attend a council at Onnondaga of the Five
Nations and English. Mar. 21, 1699
fraud of the Mohawks discussed and the relationship of
Dellius. Apr. 13, 1699
problem of vacating the patent of Maquaase lands. Apr.
14-May 7, 1699
two more castles beginning to pray. (July 19, 1701)
represented at councils in Albany. July 14, 1709
Mohogs and neighbors ready to fight. Aug. 12, 1709
councils with the Mohawk in Albany and Schenectady.
July 16, 1710
the settling of Palatines in the middle of our Indians,
reference to the controversy over lands at Schohary.
Oct. 16, 1721
present at Treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-Sept. 12, 1722
Maquase, present at councils in Albany. Sept. 21, 1722
first made acquaintance with the English and the Dutch.
Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
conference with the people from Cagnawagah. 1724
indication that Maquas lands do not touch on the lakes.
Dec. 4, 1726
Canyingoo's said to have fought with the French in the
last war between France and England. Aug. 25, 1732
meeting with the Mohawks to discuss their grievences
about lands discussed. Dec. 15, 1733
seventeen Moheggs, represented at councils in Deerfield.
Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 1735
no Canuingoes or Mohawks present at councils at Stenton.
Sept. 28, 1736
Canyingoes or Mohawks reproted in councils in Albany
to have sent two sachems to the Shawnee to discourage
their removal into the Ohio country. Aug. 10, 1737
not represented at the Treaty of Lancaster. June 22-
July 4, 1744
did not sign release to claim of lands in Virginia, with
Oneydos, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas. May not have
been present at Lancaster at the time. July 2, 1744
(II)
not present at Treaty at Lancaster. At least, did not
sign release to claim of lands in Virginia. July 2,
1744
not represented at the councils at Lancaster. July 24,
1744
sent for to attend councils in Albany. Jan. 17, 1745
represented at a meeting in Albany. Aug. 9, 1745
discussion of the affairs at the Mohawk castles. Oct.
5-14, 1745
alarm among the Mohawks, also visit to Canada recounted.
Oct. 31, 1745
alarm among the Maquas, and report of the meeting in
Albany in August. Nov. 30, 1745
Mohawks reported to have stated emphatically and rashly
that the British should declare war on the French, as
should the Six Nations; the Onondaga proved to be the
only supporters of the Mohawks and then reluctantly.
July 9, 1747
represented at councils in Albany. July 16, 1747
present at Six Nations meeting at Fort Fredrick to
reaffirm friendship with British. July 23-28, 1748
ask that pipes be taken to the Mohawks. Nov. 25, 1751
reconciliation with New France solicited by Mohawks.
May 15, 1752
councils with Clinton at New York City, breaking the
covenant chain. June 12-16, 1753
Weiser's Journal of a Trip to the Mohawk country. Sept.
2, 1753
choose a delegation for the councils at Onondaga. Nov.
2, 1753
attacks on the Mohawk castles recounted. Nov. 17, 1753
recommendation that the Mohawks live in one large village.
July 22, 1754
represented at councils in Albany, discussion of role
with other tribes and title to lands. July 22, 1754
reference to the Mohawks as the "head" of all the other
nations. Aug. 6, 1754
Upper and Lower Mohawks being impacted with Rum trade.
Aug. 6, 1754
remaining neutral until British make commitments against
the French. Oct. 14, 1754
Lower and Upper divisions represented at councils at
Mount Johnson. July 21, 1755
Lower Mohawks, Canajorees, and Schoharies present at the
Treaty of Fort Johnson. Apr. 3, 1756
ward of Montour and Scaroyady's arrival among the
Mohawks. June 14, 1756
represented by Teedyuscung at the council at Easton.
July 15-26, 1756
present at councils at Lancaster. Apr. 25, 1757
Little Abraham in a speech at Lancaster discussed the
Mohawks as the keepers of the eastern door of Six
Nations. May 13, 1757 (I)
represented at councils in Easton by Teedyuscung. July
25, 1757 (II)
report of a war belt being sent to the Mohawks asking
their aid for the siege of Fort Niagara. Mar. 15,
1758-Apr. 12, 1760
represented at councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
one Mohawk said to be involved in illegally selling the
Wyoming country. Aug. 15, 1761
described as an elder Brother at Lancaster. Aug. 19, 1762
present at Congress to discuss peace between Six Nations
and Cherokee, received belt of friendship from Cherokee.
Mar. 7-12, 1768
reference at Johnson Hall that the Mohawks were about to
loose lands at their very door. Apr. 4, 1768
Mohawks said by George Morgan to be decimated by war.
Apr. 7, 1777
present at council held at Niagara. n.d. (held after
July, 1777)
promisory letter promising to restore villages of
Conajoharie & Tijondarago. Apr. 7, 1779
present at Niagara conference concerning British attempt
to remove fears of future peace. July, 1783
present at Dec. 11, 1782 Niagara Council, Joseph Brant
said first friends of British. July 3, 1783
signed letter to Congress re: land sale to United States
in June 1788. Council at Buffalo Creek. June 2, 1789
not present at councils at Fort Harmar. Jan. 9, 1789
Captain John, a Mohawk requests British not to desert
them as they did the Six Nations in last war when they
fled to Canada. Requests support. Council at Kingston.
Mar. 18, 1794
Treaty with the Mohawks at Albany for the relinquishment
of their claim to all lands (Canadian Mohawks). Mar.
29, 1797
treaty giving peace to the Mohawks in exchange for lands
and a boundary line, at Fort Stanwix. Oct. 22, 1784
signers of deed to Phelps and Gorham. July 8, 1788 (I)
agree to give up to Senecas compensation for land ceded
at Treaty at Buffalo Creek (July, 1788). Aug. 4, 1789
not included in grant of annuity to Five Nations from
President of United States. Apr. 23, 1792
from Upper Canada, present at council at Brownstown.
Sept. 30, 1810 (I)
according to Red Jacket, a Seneca chief, the Mohawks have
allied themselves with the British in the present war
(War of 1812). May 25, 1812
will join the British, as declared at council of the
Iroquois at Grand River (America version). [1812]
Senecas, in reluctantly agreeing to join the United
States in action (War of 1812), request that all Six
Nations people, with the exception of the Mohawks,
that are captured be treated well. July 25, 1813 (I)
MOHWAK RIVER
order for disposition of Flats on the Mohawk River.
Sept. 6, 1678
MOHEGANS (or MOHEGUNS)
speech from, to Mohawks and Stockbridge Indians. May
9, 1758
propositions presented by Senecas to a Mohekanders who
had come from Ottawa the previous year, discusses
smallpox and not going to war against the Ottawas.
Sept. 2-4, 1691
Mohickons at council at Shamokin with Weiser along with
Senecas. Aug. 16, 1749
present at council at Boston, with Six Nations and
Scatacook Indians. Called "Nephews" by Six Nations.
Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
resistance by the Mohicans to joining with the French
against the English. Feb. 26, 1756
loyal Mohicans ratify all previous agreements. June 8,
1756
MOHENY. See NIXHISAQUE.
MOHICKONS. See MAHICANS.
MOHIKANDERS. See MAHICANS.
MOHOGGS. See MOHAWKS.
MOHOICIONS. See MAHICANS.
MOHOLEEKON
present at councils held in Philadelphia in the spring
of 1758. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
MOHONGAHELA. See MONOGEHELA.
MOHONGALIO
Six Nations desire English to build a fort at the Forks
of Mohongalio for protection from the French. May 28-
June 13, 1752
Six Nations grant permission for a "Big House" or fort
to be built at the forks of the two rivers for the
protections of all in the region from the French.
June 1-13, 1752
one of the three locations that Indian of Ohio wanted
British traders. Oct. 3, 1753 (I)
French declare intentions of building a fort at the
forks of Mohongaialo River. Nov. 14, 1753
MOLASSES
a Seneca granted land in the forty eight square tract
at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
MOMPROFSON
Captain present at Six Nations meeting at Niagara Dec.
11, 1782, enclosed in. July 3, 1783
MONAKADUTOS. See HALF KING.
MONAKATOOTAH. See MONEKATOOLHA.
MONCKTON, Robert
Brigader General, Commander of Southern Provinces
presided over a Treaty council with Six Nations at
Fort Pitt. Aug. 12-15, 1760
MONDEATICKER
named as a Delaware hostage to be held by the British.
Dec. 5, 1764
MONEKATOOLHA (or MONAKATOOTAH)
Andrew Montour reported that Half King and Monekatoolha
were living at Aucquick. Aug. 6, 1754
messages sent by Thomas Burney about the councils at
Loggstown. Aug. 7, 1753
MONGEEST
present at the first councils at Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792; July 31, 1756
an Indian, present at conference at Easton. July & Nov.,
1756
MONOGEHELA (or MOHONGAHELA; THEONDERUGA)
Six Nations actions with the French on the river
discussed. July 10-11, 1756
Mohongahela, discussion of a need for a fort on this
river. July 22, 1754
MONONGAHELA
See also MONOGEHELA.
site of illegal Euroamerican settlement on Indian lands.
June 24, 1768
MONONGEHELA
also Theonderuga, site of a peace council. Nov. 17, 1753
MONROE, James (President)
Secretary of State, signed the officially ratified treaty
of Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
signature upon the Treaty upon the Miami. Sept. 29, 1817
Monroe's role discussed in the memorials accompanying the
Treaty with the Menominee and the controversy over the
removal of the Indians from New York further west.
Feb. 8, 1831
mentioned as ratifying a treaty of sale of land to the
Brotherton, Stockbridge and Oneida in a letter of
protest to Governor Throop of New York re: Treaty at
Washington. Feb. 8, 1831; Apr. 13, 1831
MONSIEUR HERTEL. See ORRASA.
MONT ROYAL
garrisons called. Jan. 6, 1690
MONT ROYALL (or MONT REALL)
wampum sent to the Indians who live near Mont Royall.
July 17-19, 1709
Iroquois representatives indicated the French had no
right or title to Mont Royall. Feb. 13, 1688
indications of three hundred men gathered at Mont
Reall to eventually go against the Senecas. June 22,
1691
report of fortified villages at Mont Royall being
reinforced; report of casulties of a battle with the
Mohawk taken there. June 15-July 6, 1693
report of a meeting between an Oneida and six others with
the Governor of Canada at Mont Reall. Aug. 5-19, 1693
Tarriha's story of being met by an army as he approached
Mont Reall who were informed of a rumored Iroquois
attack. Dec. 2, 1693
intended meeting place for French Governor and Five
Nations. Oct. 8, 1698
gathering of forces at Mont Reall, especially the
Ottawas. June 12-16, 1699
MONTAUKS (or MONTOCK; MONTOUK)
received a deed, together with other New England Indians,
for a tract of land from the Oneidas. Oct. 4, 1774
mentioned in petition to Andrew Jackson as forming part
of Brothertown Indians in 1774. Dec. 27, 1830
MONTGOMERY, James
witness to the presentation by the Six Nations of a deed
of land to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Fort
Stanwix. Oct. 23, 1784
MONTGOMERY, Richard
a Captain in the 17th British regiment, who served as
witness to the interrogation of Thomas King at
Sandusky. Re: King's meeting with Pondiac. [Oct. 3,
1764]
MONTGOMERY, Samuel
signed as a witness the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. Oct. 22,
1784
MONTGOMRIE
mentioned in connection with the grant of a new charter.
Dec. 15, 1733
MONTOCK. See MONTAUK.
MONTOUK. See MONTAUK.
MONTOUR
interpreter at councils at Mount Johnson. July 10-11,
1756
interpreter at meeting of Senecas with William Johnson
at Fort Johnson. Mar. 25, 1758
interpreter at interrogation of Thomas King at Sandusky.
[Oct. 3, 1764]
MONTOUR, A.
detained by Johnson, not able to come to Philadelphia.
Apr. 3, 1762
requested to join the councils in Philadelphia with
Cayugas. Mar. 30, 1762
MONTOUR, Andrew
interpreter for councils at Winchester. Arrival at
Winchester reported. Nov. 17, 1753
advice given to Virginia on the Ohio country. July 22,
1754
interpreter; present at councils at Onondaga. Sept. 10,
1756
interpreter for councils at Lancaster. Aug. 24, 1762
MONTOUR, Henry
interpreter for councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768
MONTOUR, Henry (Andrew), Captain
present at councils in Pittsburgh with Six Nations and
others. Aug. 20, 1759
MONTOUR, Henry Andrew (or ENGNISARA)
See also EGHNISARA.
instructions from Palmer for gift giving in the Ohio
country. June 23, 1748
interpreter for councils at Lancaster; read speech for
Scaroyady who was ill. July 26, 1748
interpreter for Shawnee and Delaware delgates at the
councils at Loggstown. Aug. 11-Sept. 29, 1748; Oct.
15, 1748
present at a council at Croghan's with Ohio Indians.
May 25, 1750
present at a council at Croghan's with Ohio Senecas.
July 31, 1750
designated as the interpreter for Pennsylvania at the
councils at Loggstown. May 18-May 30, 1751; Aug. 12,
1751
to assist Conrad Weiser as interpreter at council at
Loggstown. Apr., 1752 (II)
Montour to be asked to live on the ridge of the Blue
Mountains to observe and report illegal settlement
activities; report that Montour was hired to represent
Virginia at the councils at Loggstown. Apr. 24, 1752
interpreter at council at Loggstown. (Andrew Montour,
Eghnisara.) Signed confirmation of Treaty at
Lancaster (Engnisara). May 28-June 13, 1752
interpreter and member of the council at the Treaty at
Loggstown signed the treaty under the name of
Engnisara. June 1-13, 1752
Montour sent to Onondaga to invite Six Nations to
councils at Winchester. May 21, 1753
instructions for a council at Onondaga. Aug. 7, 1753
sent with belts to Onondaga, report of his visit. Aug.
7, 1753
present at councils at Carlisle. Oct. 1, 1753
spokesman for the Twightwees at Carlisle. Oct. 3, 1753
(II)
his brother, Tonweson, present at councils at Carlisle.
Oct. 4, 1753
proposal to send him to councils at Winchester. Oct. 4,
1753
indicated to be present at the councils at Winchester.
Nov. 14, 1753
present at councils at Loggstown. Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 1754;
Feb. 20, 1754; Aug. 12, 1751; May 18-May 30, 1754
letter accompanied by petitions from three land interests
to the Commissioners from Pennsylvania. Aug. 6, 1754
letter from Montour indicating the whereabouts of Half
King and Monekatoolha at Aucquick. Aug. 6, 1754
present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
present at Conferences held in Philadelphia in the spring
of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present for conversations at the home of Israel Pemberton
in the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
Scaroyady accompanied by Andrew Montour meeting at a
council in Aug. of 1755 in Philadelphia. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792
present at councils with Scaroyady in Philadelphia. Aug.
15, 1755; Aug. 20, 1755
present at a council at Philadelphia. Aug. 22, 1755
present at a council in Philadelphia with Scaroyady.
Nov. 8, 1755 (II); Nov. 14, 1755
Scaroyady's report on the disposition of the Delawares
enclosed in a letter sent by Gideon Hawley to the
Pennsylvania Assembly. Feb. 2, 1756
Andrew Montour. Offered condolence with Scaroyady for
the deaths of two principal Seneca warriors, in the
name of William Johnson and Governor Morris of
Pennsylvania. Feb. 2-27, 1756
letters from the deputies on the success of their
conferences in the Susquehannah country. Feb. 4, 1756
report of advice being sought from Montour. Feb. 16,
1756
present at a council in Philadelphia. Mar. 27, 1756
present at the Treaty of Fort Johnson. Apr. 3, 1756
reply by Morris to the reports of Scaroyady and Montour.
Apr. 8, 1756
a council in Philadelphia, messages relative to a reward
for Scaroyady and Montour. Apr. 15, 1756
mentioned in discussions in a council in Philadelphia.
Apr. 24, 1756
served as interpreter at a meeting of the Six Nations
and the River Indians at Fort Johnson. May 28, 1756
served as interpreter at a meeting of the Mohawks of the
Lower Mohawk Castle with William Johnson at Fort
Johnson. [May 30-June 1, 1756]
word of his safe arrival among the Mohawks. June 14,
1756
report of a visit to Fort Johnson. June 25, 1756
report of a meeting with Johnson. Aug. 31, 1756
report of a warning of an impending attack. Oct. 24,
1756
delivered a speech of William Johnson to the Indians of
Canajohary. Feb. 7, 1757
served as interpreter at a meeting of the Indians of
Canajohary at Fort Johnson. Feb. 13, 1757
served as interpreter at a meeting of Indians from
Oquaga and Nanticokes, Tuscaroras, and Conoys residing
in the neighborhood of Oquaga with William Johnson at
Fort Johnson. Apr. 29-May 1, 1757
served as interpreter at a meeting of Indians from
Oquaga and Indians residing near Oquaga with William
Johnson at Fort Johnson. May 2, 1757
present at a meeting between Six Nations and Quakers.
July 15, 1757
a Captain, who served as interpreter at a meeting at
Fort Johnson with Oneidas, Oquagas and other Indians
living on the Susquehanna River. Aug. 23-26, 1757
served as interpreter at a meeting of Oneidas and other
Indians at Fort Johnson. Sept. 15-20, 1757
a Captain. Settled temporarily with George Croghan at
German Flats. Dec. 3, 1757
served as interpreter at an Indian conference at Fort
Johnson. [Mar. 11-14, 1758]
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July of 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at a conference in Pittsburgh in Oct., 1759.
Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
served as interpreter at a meeting of Mohawks, Oneidas,
Tuscaroras, Senecas and Cherokees with William Johnson
at Fort Johnson. July 21, 1758
interpreter for the AN and Delaware language at the
councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
present at councils at Easton. Oct. 13, 1758; Oct. 19,
1758; Oct. 21, 1758
present at a meeting between Six Nations and Delawares.
Oct. 21, 1758 (II)
present at meetings with Six Nations at Easton. Oct. 24,
1758
gifts to Montour at Easton. Oct. 25, 1758
present at councils in Philadelphia with Ohio Indians.
Feb. 13, 1759
reservations about continuing as interpreter for councils
in Philadelphia. Feb. 14, 1759
tells Governor (state unknown) that Indians await General
to form an alliance with the English and not the French
and intend to tell others along the Ohio to do likewise.
Feb. 20, 1759
present at conference where Indians from Aanawaga promise
to aid English. Apr. 10, 1759
present as interpreter for councils with Six Nations at
Fort Pitt. Aug. 12-15, 1760
MONTOUR, Lewis
brother of Andrew, present at councils at Old Town. Nov.
15, 1753
discussion about the confusing nature of Montour's
messages. Nov. 15, 1753
used as a messenger at councils at Loggstown. Jan. 12-
Feb. 5, 1754; Feb. 20, 1754
credibility of Lewis Montour discussed. Oct. 14, 1754
had been sent by George Crogan with messages to the
"Susquehanna Indians". Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
sent to Diahoga with invitations to the councils at
Lancaster. Apr. 30, 1757
sent to the Indians of the Susquehannah region. May 10,
1757
MONTOUR, M.
interpreter for a council in Philadelphia with Six
Nations and Others. July 3, 1727
MONTREAL (or TIOCHTSAGE)
Mont Royall fort discussed. Aug. 5, 1687
title to Mont Royall called into question. Feb. 13,
1688 (V)
Wessell's visit to Mont Royal to secure release of
prisoners. Apr. 29, 1688
request for chiefs to come to Montreal for a council.
June 15, 1690
Mont Reall, mentioned. Oct. 2, 1696
Mont Royal receiving goods from Albany. n.d. (June
13-17, 1717)
Jean Coeur sent to Montreal to protest the building of a
fort at Niagara. Dec. 4, 1726
Pennsylvania seeking the details of Six Nations discourse
in Montreal. Aug. 28, 1732
delegations of Indians usually come to Montreal in the
springtime of each year to receive presents of
ammunition and merchandise and to meet with the
Governor General. May 15, 1752
letter from Colonel Alex McKee to Sir John Johnson in
Montreal. Dec. 5, 1791
MONTREAL, COUNCIL IN
meeting between Six Nations and the Governor of Canada
reported at the councils at Albany. Jan. 17, 1745
discussion of the Six Nations who went to councils in
Montreal. Sept. 10, 1756
MONTREAL MOUNTAINS, INDIANS OF
Frontenac sending for representatives of these people
to be present for a council (possible reference of
occupants of the Lake of the Two Mountains). Sept.
11, 1682
MONTRESARE
Colonel present at conference where Canawaga Indians
promise to aid British militarily. Apr. 10, 1759
MONTRESOR, J.
Engineer, who served as a witness to the interrogation
of Thomas King at Sandusky. Re: King's meeting with
Pondiac. [Oct. 3, 1764]
MOODY, Lieutenant Joshua
headed a crew of boats responsible for transportation.
Oct. 10-26, 1723
MOON
covenant to endure as long as the sun and moon. Nov.
9, 1696
agreements to remain as long as the moon will shine.
June 25-July 3, 1744
covenant chain endure as long as the sun and moon. Oct.
9, 1744
may Six Nations, British friendship endure as long as.
July 23-28, 1748
chain endure as long as the moon. July 22, 1754
MOORE, Henry
Governor of New York. Letter from, to William Johnson.
Re: Kayaderosseras Patent. Aug. 27, 1768
present at a council at the City of New York. Re:
Pennsylvania's request for land to be secured at
Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Sept. 9, 1768
letter to, from William Johnson. Re: Kayaderosseras
Patent. Sept. 20, 1768
letter to, from William Johnson. Re: Treaty at Fort
Stanwix. [Nov. 24, 1768]
was sent a copy of the deed of cession to the Crown,
obtained from the Indians at Treaty at Fort Stanwix.
[Dec. 6, 1768]
MOORE, John
Delaware, present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14,
1754
MOORE, Lambert
attested a letter of Wraxall. July 20, 1756
MOORE, Samuel Preston
signed a petition to have the Quakers at the second
councils at Easton. Nov. 3, 1756
MORATTOCK RIVER. See MORRATOCK RIVER.
MORAVIANS
comment on their uneasiness in the face of impending
Indian hostilities. July 10, 1756
friendly Indians to be settled at Bethlehen by the
Moravians. Mar. 29, 1757
mention of Moravian massacre. July 3, 1783
MORGAN, Captain
present at councils at Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
present at a council in Pittsburg in July, 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
MORGAN, Ensign
present at councils in Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July, 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
MORGAN, Evan, Mr.
Commissioner for Pennsylvania; present at conferences in
Philadelphia in the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec.
3, 1792
present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Mar. 27, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence.
June 14, 1756
MORGAN, George
represented the United States in a meeting with the
Delawares at Kaskaskias. Says he is determined to
resist British enslavement. Apr. 7, 1777
MORGAN, Willoughby
witness to the Treaty of Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
MORATTOCK RIVER. See MORRATOCK RIVER.
MORRATOCK RIVER (or MORATTOCK RIVER)
See also ROANOKE RIVER.
one of the boundaries of a tract of land desired by the
Tuscaroras in exchange for land reserved to them
previously. June 5, 1717
boundary of land reserved to the Tuscaroras by treaty.
[1748]
MORRIS
present at a Council held at Fort George in the City of
New York. Re: Kayaderosseras Patent. Mar. 15, 1765
MORRIS, Mr.
present at the councils surrounding the Treaty between
the Governors of New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania
and the Five Nations. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
MORRIS, Anthony
county magistrate; present at the first councils at
Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present for conversations at the house of Israel Pemberton
in the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
MORRIS, Fred, Sr.
attested to a true copy of the confirmation of the deed
of the Mohawks to a grant of land to Jan Hendricksen
van Baal. June 27, 1711
MORRIS, John. See ENDOSQUIERUNT.
MORRIS, Joseph
Quaker petition to give gifts at Easton. July 15, 1757
MORRIS, Joshua
present in Nov., 1756 at councils held in Easton. Aug.
7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
MORRIS, Lewis
present at councils in Albany. Dec. 4, 1726
Colonel present at Six Nations meeting at Fort Fredrick
to reaffirm friendship. July 23-28, 1748
MORRIS, Robert, Jr.
appointed by Robert Morris, Sr. to treat with Senecas
for Massachusetts in Robert Morris, Sr.'s place. n.d.
MORRIS, Robert, Sr.
to represent Massachusetts in treating with Senecas. n.d.
treated with Senecas (Sept. 15, 1797). Senecas write to
President of United States about annuity. Oct., 1828
MORRIS, Robert Hunter
letter from, to William Johnson. Nov. 15, 1754
meetings with Scaroyady. Dec. 19, 1754; Dec. 24, 1754;
Mar. 31, 1755
council in Philadelphia with Hendrick. Jan. 14, 1755
(II); Jan. 15, 1755 (I) & (II); Jan. 17, 1755; Jan.
20, 1755
Governor of Pennsylvania entrusted by Mohawk deputies to
Philadelphia with the task of laying their complaints
"against the Government of New York and People of
Albany before the King". Jan. 23, 1755
Governor of Pennsylvania who requests a meeting with the
Six Nations to treat with the Iroquois for Susquehanna
lands. Mar. 12, 1755
speech to the assembled Indians in Philadelphia. Apr.
23, 1755 (I)
speech to the Indians at a council in Philadelphia.
Apr. 23, 1755 (II)
present at conferences in Philadelphia in spring of 1756.
Aug. 7, 1755-Dec, 3, 1792
present at conferences in Philadelphia in summer of 1756.
Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present at councils in Philadelphia and Easton. Aug. 7,
1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present at a council with Scaroyady in Philadelphia.
Aug. 15, 1755
present at a council with Scaroyady and the Owendats in
Philadelphia. Aug. 18, 1755; Aug. 20, 1755
present at a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 22, 1755;
Jan. 29, 1756; Feb. 2, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia with Scaroyady.
Nov. 8, 1755 (I), (II) & (III)
present at a council in Philadelphia with Scaroyady;
indication that he intended to put off a tour of
backwoods outposts. Nov. 9, 1755
present at a council in Philadelphia; instructions given
to Scaroyady. Nov. 14, 1755
present at a council issuing an invitation to Indians
in the Susquehannah, Wyoming region to gather for a
council at John Harris' in Jan., 1756. Dec. 8, 1755
Governor of Pennsylvania was sent a copy of a message
(intelligence) from the Seneca by Governor Hardy of
New York. Jan. 20 or 29, 1756
attended a preliminary meeting in Reading prior to the
councils at Carlisle. Jan. 29, 1756
present at councils at Carlisle Jan. 13, 1756. Jan. 29,
1756
present at councils at Carlisle Jan. 14, 1756. Jan. 29,
1756
Governor of Pennsylvania offered condolence with William
Johnson for the deaths of two principal Seneca warriors
at a conference at Fort Johnson. Morris was not
present at the conference, however. Feb. 2-27, 1756
Council in Philadelphia. Feb. 4, 1756
Council in Philadelphia, discussion of correspondence
relating to Indian intelligence. Feb. 16, 1756
Council in Philadelphia with Six Nations. Feb. 24, 1756;
Mar. 3, 1756; Mar. 27, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Scaroyady's report.
Apr. 3, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Morris' reply to
Scaroyady. Apr. 8, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Scaroyady's speech.
Apr. 10, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, messages about
Scaroyady. Apr. 15, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, letters relating
to councils with Scaroyady. Apr. 24, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, arrival of Six
Nations messengers. Apr. 26, 1756 (I)
Council with Newcastle et al. Apr. 26, 1756 (II)
present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence
about previous councils. June 3, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Morris' reply to
Newcastle. June 8, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence.
June 14, 1756
Council in Philadelphia, letters and messages read.
June 25, 1756
Council in Philadelphia, messages about Newcastle. June
28, 1756
Council in Philadelphia, message from Ogaghradarisha.
June 30, 1756
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania. Attended a
conference at Easton in July, 1756. July & Nov., 1756
Council in Philadelphia, applications for fortifications.
July 8, 1756
Council in Philadelphia, correspondence read. July 10,
1756; July 20, 1756
present at councils at Easton. July 15-26, 1756
Council in Philadelphia, Indian council minutes read.
July 23, 1756
present at council at Easton. July 24, 1756; July 26,
1756; July 28, 1756 (I) & (II); July 29, 1756; July
30, 1756 (I) & (II); July 31, 1756
MORRIS, Staats, Captain
aid de Camp to General Shirley; present at the councils
at Easton. July 15-26, 1756
MORRIS, Thomas
witness to a treaty between the Mohawks and the United
States. Mar. 29, 1797
witness to the Treaty with the Mohawks at Albany for the
relinquishment of their lands. Mar. 29, 1797
present at Treaty at Big Tree [Tioga]. Mar. 30, 1808
a Captain stationed at Niagara who sent William Johnson
a copy of a speech of a Seneca chief, informing
Johnson that the Shawness, Delawares and Indians
towards the Illinois are dissatisfied because "the
Senecas have sold their lands on the Ohio [to] the
English." June 7, 1766
MORRIS, Thomas P.
a Captain, who accompanied Thomas King to a meeting with
Pondiac. [Oct. 3, 1764]
was ill-treated by Indians along the Miami River. Nov.
24, 1764
MORSE, Jedidiah
reference to the report made by Morse on Indian Affairs.
(A Report to the Secretary of War on Indian Affairs,
1822). Feb. 8, 1831
MORTON, John
present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 13, 1762; Aug.
14, 1762
MOSE
a Mohawk from the Lower Mohawk Castle. The council of
the Mohawks of the two Mohawk Castles with William
Johnson, was held in Mose's house, on Mar. 20. Mar.
20-Apr. 8, [1748]
MOSES
See also DECHIONDACKION; TECKYENONDACKHO.
Six Nations representative to the councils in Philadelphia
the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present at a council in Philadelphia. Mar. 27, 1756
death from Peripneumony reported while at a council in
Philadelphia. Apr. 3, 1756
a Mohawk who was taken captive near Lake George and "made
a sacrifize [sic] to the Enemy". Aug. 28-29, 1757
MOSES, (THE SONG)
Mohawk messenger, delivered messages to Croghan from
Miamis. Oct. 14, 1754
MOTLEY, Thomas, Lieutenant General
proclamation signed by Thomas Motley saying Virginia and
Maryland to treat the Sinnondowannes, Cayougas,
Onnondagos, Maquees, Mattaways, or Delawares with
friendship by order of Charles Lord of Baltimore and
Maryland and according to the Albany Treaty 1677. Oct.
5, 1677
MOTTACHA PETER
Delaware representative to councils in Pittsburgh. Aug.
20, 1759
MOTZ, Henry
signed Lord Dorchesters speech at the Council at Quebec.
Aug. 15, 1791
MOUNT JOHNSON, COUNCILS AT
minutes of meetings at Mount Johnson enclosed in
correspondence. Nov. 2, 1753
Johnson met with Mohawks about the French plates found
in the Ohio country in the lands of the Senecas.
Feb. 6, 1751
proceedings of councils with William Johnson. July 21,
1755
MOUNT PLEASANT, William (or KAWWEAHKA)
an Indian signer to a treaty between the Oneida Indians
and the United States. Sept. 16, 1836
named in a deposition to receive $117; attached to the
Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
signer to an agreement with the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts; attached to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek.
Jan. 15, 1838
signer to the Tuscarora submission to changes in the
Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
Tuscarora signer to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan.
15, 1838
MOUNTAIN
imagery of a Mountain used in discussion about friendship
between Senecas and Mohegans. Sept. 2-4, 1691
imagery of rocks on a Mountain to which they are fastened
referring to the Covenant Chain. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
symbol for the Onondaga, to which the ship was tied.
June 25-July 3, 1744
MOUTON, Francois
witness to the Treaty at Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
MOYELLE. See NOYELLES DE FLEURIMONT.
MOYEMAN. See KOOL.
MUH(HEA)KUNNUK. See STOCKBRIDGE INDIANS.
MUNCEES. See MUNSEES.
MUNCEYS. See DELAWARES.
MUNEER, Joseph
recommended to Governor Sharpe by Morris. Feb. 2, 1756
MUNNENA
present at councils at Fort Pitt; Shawnee. June 24, 1768
MUNSEES (or MUNCEES; NUNSEYS)
See also DELAWARES.
present at council at Niagara. n.d. after July 1777
MUNSEYS (or MINISINKS, MUNSEES; OMINISINCKS)
See also DELAWARES.
Ominisincks, Far Indians want to make peace. May 19,
1693
Minisinks land claim acknowledged by Governor Bernard of
New Jersey. Oct. 18, 1758
represented at the councils at Lancaster. Aug. 14, 1762
Minisink nation represented at councils at Lancaster.
Aug. 26, 1762
MUNSIES. See DELAWARES.
MUNSIES
represented at councils at Johnson Hall. June 24, 1768
MUQUAKEES
represented at the councils in Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
MURDERS
condolences given by Sir William Johnson for Indian
murders by white man in Pennsylvania. Mar. 7-12, 1768
MURRAH, John
examination after a scouting party. June 14, 1756
MURRAY, Mr.
present at councils in Albany. Nov. 25, 1751
MURRAY, Major
present at the councils at the Forks of the Muskinghan;
of the Royal Americans. Dec. 5, 1764
MURRAY, Joseph
present at councils in Albany. 1745; Oct. 5-14, 1745;
Oct. 31, 1745
New York commissioner to councils in Albany with Six
Nations in Oct., 1744. Jan. 17, 1745
Commissioner of New York to council in Albany with Six
Nations. Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754; Aug. 6, 1754
counsellor of New York at councils in Albany. July 22,
1754
MUSCOGEE
Treaty with the Commanche, Witchita, Cherokee, Osage,
Choctaw, Seneca, and Quapaw and Muscogee at Camp
Holmes. Aug. 24, 1835
MUSKINGHAM
the forks of the Muskingham, the place for councils
between Bouquet and the Indians of the Ohio country.
Dec. 5, 1764
MUSKINGUM, TREATY AT
Cornplanter was present. In 1810 he gave a brief review
of his participation in the treaty and presented the
speeches and treaty to Erastus Granger, United States
Indian Agent, for Granger's perusal. Sept. 26, 1810
MUSKOKING
named by Teedyuscung as one of eleven nations in an
alliance against the French. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12,
1760
MUSQUANAKO
Shawnee, present at a council at Carlisle. Oct. 4, 1753
MYNDERT, Johannis
name on a deed discussed at councils at Albany. July
22, 1754
MYTAKAWHA (or WALKING ON FOOT)
a Munsee chief at the Treaty at Easton. Jan. 30-Feb. 6,
1777