Results of meeting at Niagara at which 2 Oneidas were present. It was first stated (in response to Col. Butler's belts), that the Six Nations, the Kaghwages, and the seven tribes of Canada "had all united and resolved to maintain peace, both with the King and the Bostonians and receive no axe from either". Colonel Butler then pointed out the weakness of the colonies. The Indians replied by pledging peace to England. The commander at Niagara spoke of Britain's power. "Upwards of sixty of the Six Nations have embarked" on a journey to Quebec to meet with Johnson.
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Schuyler, P. .
(1776, May 22).
Oneida Chiefs to Philip Schuyler.
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Schuyler, Philip.
May 22nd, 1776.
“Oneida Chiefs to Philip Schuyler”.
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