The Iroquois; or, the bright side of Indian characterJohnson, Anna C. (Anna Cummings)
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The Iroquois; or, the bright side of Indian character
Johnson, Anna C. (Anna Cummings)
Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs
Resolved,—That copies of the Declaration, Constitutional Charter, and
resolutions of this convention, be forwarded by the clerk to the joint
committee of the Society of Friends on Indian concerns; and to the
Governors of the States of New York and Massachusetts, with the request
that the same be put on file in the proper offices; and that our
Representative be requested to present copies of the same to the
Congress of the United States, now convened at Washington, and to the
Secretary at War, with the request that the same be put on file in
their respective departments.
Resolved,—That we have unabated and undiminished confidence in the
abilities and qualifications of the United States interpreter (Peter
Wilson) for this agency, having always discharged his duty faithfully,
and that inasmuch as the late chiefs under our former Government have
petitioned for his removal, without just and reasonable cause, we
hereby request our representative to protest and remonstrate against
his removal.
Resolved,—That the clerk be hereby instructed to prepare and forward
copies of the doings and proceedings of this Convention, to the
publishers of the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, and the New York
Tribune, with the request that the same be printed in their respective
papers.
I do hereby certify that the above copy has been examined and compared
with the original now on file in the archives of the Seneca nation of
Indians, by me, and is a correct copy of the same, and of the whole of
said resolutions passed by the General Convention.
William Jemerson,
Clerk of the Seneca nation of Indians.
Cattaraugus Reservation, }
Erie County, N. Y. }
December 5, 1848. }
Sir:—You are hereby nominated, constituted, and appointed an
Ambassador, Envoy Extraordinary, and Minister Plenipotentiary to the
seat of Government of the United States of America, by the
Constitutional Convention and Government of the Seneca nation of
Indians, residing in the State of New York, to represent them in their
names and behalf, with full powers and privileges of said office to
take charge of the interests and affairs of your Government and nation:
and whatever you may do in our names and behalf will be binding upon
us, and of the same effect as if we had been present and consenting
thereto; and you are hereby authorized and empowered to proceed with
the business of your nation as they shall from time to time direct, and
as you may deem just and proper.
You are also hereby authorized and requested to proceed immediately to
the seat of the United States Government, and present this, your
credentials, to the proper authorities.
You are also informed that your official duties commence with the date
of this commission and appointment as an officer of the Seneca nation
of Indians.
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