1792

Red Jacket, April 10th, 1792

Brother Con-neh-sauty: Yesterday, when you made your proposals, the Oneidas accepted them, and thanked you.  They spoke for those Oneidas, Onondagas, and Tuscaroras who all lie under one blanket. We, the Senecas, have considered them, and are now going to speak.

Good Peter Speaks About Unity, 1792

What is there more desirable than that we, who live within hearing of each other, should unite for the common good?  This is my wish.  It is the wish of my nation, although I am sorry I can't say so of every individual in it.  For there are differences of opinion among us, as well as among the white people.

Red Jacket, March 23rd, 1792

I now request the attention of the president of the United States, by his agent.  Colonel Pickering, now present.  A few days since, when the American chief had spoken to us, he gave us to understand that General Knox and Colonel Pickering should be the agents to negotiate with us, on things which concern our welfare.  Let me call for your compassion, as you can put all down upon paper, while we have to labor with our minds, to retain and digest what is spoken, to enable us to make an answer.

Red Jacket, March 28th, 1792

Brother Onas Governor: Open unprejudiced ears to what we have to say!  Some days since you addressed us, and what you said gave us great pleasure.  This day the Great Spirit has allowed us to meet you again in this council chamber.  We hope that your not receiving our immediate answer to your address will make no improper impression upon your mind.  We mention this lest you should suspect that your kind welcome and friendly address has not had a proper effect upon our hearts.  We assure you it is far other wise.

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