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LETTER OF CAPT. JASPER PARISH TO MR. GRANGER.
CANANDAIGUA, Sept. 18th, 1813.
DEAR SIR :- Yours of the 12th and 14th instant is received. The On- ondaga Indians left here yesterday morning-thirty, including some wo- men. I explained your letter of the 14th, and was able to satisfy them that the President had now requested all the Six Nations should take up the hatchet immediately and join our army at Fort George; that they should receive rations and pay, &c. ; the war chiefs who would be their leaders, to be commissioned according to our rules, and receive pay according to
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rank. I stated to them, if they were real friends to our government they would not hesitate one moment; if they were to hesitate, and be a long time counselling on the subject, it would be said by some that they were friends to the British.
I stated to them that it was my wish and yours that they would go di- rect to Buffalo; not to call on the Old Prophet, for he must not interfere with the wishes of our great chiefs. The chiefs requested me to inform you that they would go that way, but it was for a religions purpose; they should stay there but a short time, and then go on to Buffalo. They further requested me to inform you that they were as ready to turn out and join our army as any other of our Indians, and had been when- ever the President of the United States had requested them so to do.
There were two Indians here yesterday from the Genesee river. I sent a message to Sharp Shins, Bill Shanks, and other chiefs and warri- ors, to turn out, with their arms, and to be at Buffalo in five days; then, from there, go to Fort George, where they may have some " amusement," as they term it.
In your letter you seem to doubt my integrity and exertion in this ob- ject of government; from what cause, is best known to yourself. I have always made it my duty to obey my orders, directions and instructions from my employers, as far as in my power to do so. In nineteen days, yesterday was the first day that I have missed the intermitting fever. I sweat so very much every night that I am very weak. It wearies me to ride two miles in my carriage. I shall start for Buffalo as soon as I ani ready to ride, and attend to the Indian business.
Mr. Fox has returned to this place; is waiting for the Oneida Indians to come on. Mr. Smith and your mother just arrived here on a visit. In a few moments after they arrived, the Postmaster-General passed my house.
I am, sir, your friend and humble servant. JASPER PARISH.
ERASTUS GRANGER, Esq., Buffalo.
By Capt. Cotton.
SPEECH OF RED JACKET AT A COUNCIL HELD AT BUFFALO.
OCTOBER 21st, 1813.
Addressed to ERASTUS GRANGER, Esq., Agent, &c. :
BROTHER :- We are rejoiced to meet you in health, for which we are grateful to the Great Spirit. Brother, our feelings were hurt that after the 28
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willingness we have shown to assist our brethren of the United States in the war in which they are engaged, that our friendship should be sus- pected. Our dissatisfaction arose from another cause.
Brother :- Gen. Porter and myself had promised our warriors that they should have pay for one month's services, for guarding the lines. Gen. Wilkinson also promised them pay for their services, but went away, and told them that Gen. MeClure would fulfill the promise made to them. We have not received pay, according to promise. We think you were not authorized to promise us. We think we are trifled with. We were promised that all horses and cattle should be free plunder. We took horses; we had to give them up. We have been deceived. We, the Senecas and Onondagas, gave up the property we took. The Onei- das, whom you have educated and taught your habits, gave up nothing. We want you to state this to the President. We want permission to go to Washington. We are an independent nation. We have taken up arms in your favor. We want to know on what footing we stand. We know not how long the war will last. It was agreed by all at Fort George that we should send word. We want a small deputation from the friendly Indians at the westward to meet us at Washington. Let us unite, and in one season more we will drive the red-coats from this Is- land. They are foreigners. This country belongs to us and the United States. We do not fight for conquest, but we fight for our rights -- for our lands -- for our country. We hope our request will be granted. We trust you will make known our request to the President, and that we shall not be deceived.
ERASTUS GRANGER'S LETTER TO GEN. M'CLURE.
BUFFALO, Dec. 11th, 1813.
Gen. GEORGE MCCLURE :-
DEAR SIR :- The various reports in circulation this day on account of the approach of the enemy on these frontiers, has induced the citizens of this place to assemble for the purpose of taking into consideration the alarming situation in which they are placed.
Gen. Peter B. Porter and myself have been requested to transmit the proceedings of the meeting. The proceedings or resolutions will speak for themselves. I would briefly observe that the immense amount of private property in this place and Black Roek, as well as that belonging to the United States, is well deserving of the immediate protection of government.
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I have had a conversation with Farmers Brother and other chiefs. They say they are ready to turn out, do duty and defend this place, as their wives and children are here, but that they are unwilling to go to Fort George (in Canada.) It is a fact that Indians are of no conse- quence in doing garrison duty, nor can they be compelled to be shut up in fort. I think they would form a part of an efficient force at this place, and at less expense to the government than the same number of militia. If you think proper to direct the raising two hundred Indian vohinteers, to be stationed at this place and Black Rock instead of Fort George, at the same pay and rations as the infantry of the United States troops. I think I shall be able to procure that number shortly.
I feel devoted to the service of my country, and having received a military appointment, I shall impatiently await further orders from you.
I am, very respectfully. Your obedient, humble servant,
E. GRANGER.
GEN. PORTER'S INVITATION TO THE INDIANS TO JOIN HIM AT CHIPPEWA.
CHIPPEWA, July 25th, 1814.
BROTHERS :- It is the wish of Gen. Brown and myself that as many of your warriors as are disposed to fulfill your engagements to the United States will come on and join us by to-morrow night. Those who live more remote, and cannot reach here so soon, will join us as soon there- after as possible. We are strong, and in great spirits. We shall soon drive the enemy, who dare not show their heads where we go. We want your aid to assist us in the pursuit. You have already lost one glorious opportunity by being absent. We are aware of the conduct of three of your chiefs-Red Jacket, Cornplanter and Blue Sky. If they do not choose to act for themselves, they should not dissuade others. They should know that the President will be informed of their proceedings; and he has the power to reward and to punish.
Col. Hopkins, who is now at Buffalo, and the bearer hereof, Capt. Frazer, my aid, will see and explain to you many things more at large. We wish you to come on with them, and be assured that the United States will be your friends.
Your friend and brother,
P. B. PORTER.
FARMERS BROTHER, Capt. BILLY, YOUNG KING,
Major BERRY, SHONGO, Col. LEWIS.
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INDEX.
Abeel. Capt .- Speaker of the Four Nations at Fort Stanwix, 11. Adkins Asahel-Purchased land in Buffalo, 233.
Alexander, Rev. John-Sent to establish a mission at Buffalo Creek, 211. Allen, Nathaniel-Appointed paymaster, 268.
Angus, Lieut. Samuel-Of the Navy, the second of Gen. Porter. 291.
Articles of the Treaty at Fort Stanwix with the United States Commis- sioners. 26.
Autrechy, Mons .- A French Surveyor employed by the Holland Land Company, 139, 140.
Barton, Benjamin-Member of the Niagara Genesee Land Company, 45. Babcock. Rev. Theodotas-Rector of St. Paul's Church, 215.
Barker, Judge Zenas-Notice of. 198, 199.
Jacob A .- Notice of, 198.
Bayard and Linklaen-To attend the Indian treaty, 60.
Beekman. J. J .- Appointed to attend the treaty at Fort Stanwix, 10.
Benton, Dr. Caleb-Member of the New York Genesee Land Company, 45; present at Buffalo Creek. 53.
Best, William-Purchased in Buffalo. 233.
Bishop, Col .- Crossed at Black Rock, wounded and taken prisoner, 300. Big-Tree-Heads a delegation of Senecas to Albany. 40; his address to New York Commissioners, 40. 41.
Black Rock-Ferry at. 142: spoken of by Mr. Ellicott. 152; office of Col- lector at Buffalo Creek removed to. 247; a fire opened upon by Major Warren, 298: cross the river at. in the night, 302; battle at, 302.
Boughton Ilill-Sold by Phelps and Gorbam. 58.
Boyd. Brig .- Gen .- Sent to the Niagara frontier, 297; arrived at Buffalo, 297.
Brady, Col .- Arrived at Buffalo with troops. 200.
British vessels-Captured at Fort Erie, 266.
Bristol, Daniel-Notice of. 246.
British held Fort Niagara after the peace of 1783. 33; capture a small vessel off the month of Buffalo Creek. 269; eross at Black Rock and are repulsed, 300; cross the river, 301.
Brant. Joseph-Ambitions views of. 2; speaker at the treaty of Fort Stanwix, 10; not at the treaty held with the United States Commis- sioners. 32; alias Thayendanegea. 32; his letter to Peter Sbcuyler, 37; treaty at Buffalo Creek. 53.
Buffalo Gazette-Began to be published. 241 : notice of Gen. Smyth, 289, 295, 296; removed to Harris's tavern. near Williamsville. 304.
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Buffalo Creek-A Collection District established at, 64; not open, 246; war parties sent out from, 4; council fire kindled at 52.
Buffalo-Origin of the name of, 63; spoken of, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75 to 89; burned by the British, 203.
Butler, Richard -- United States Commissioner at the treaty of Fort Stanwix, 12; his journal, treaty of Fort Stanwix, 14; proceeds west to negotiate peace with the Shawnees, &c., 34.
Bull, Capt. Joseph-Notice of, 245, 246; a volunteer company under, 300, 302.
Butler, Col. John-Member of the Niagara Genesee Land Company, 45; present at council at Buffalo Creek, 53.
Burgar, George-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo, 154.
Carleton, or Buck Island, 2.
Cayugas-Compelled to abandon their settlements, 2; send deputies to the treaty at Fort Stanwix, 10.
Cazenove, Theophilus-Agent-general of the Holland Land Company, 59.
Callender, Amos-Teaches school in Buffalo, 203; meetings in his house, 212; notice of 218.
Camp, Major John G .- His brother teaches school, 214.
Caryl, Benjamin-Notice of, 230.
Clinton, Governor-Forsees difficulty with United States Commissioners, 9; charges the Indians with duplicity, 39.
Commissioners of Indian Affairs appointed, 6; address to the Seneca delegation, 42.
Commissioners of the United States-Their speech in reply to Captain Aaron Hill and Cornplanter, 23; remarks upon the treaty at Fort Stanwix, 28.
Corplanter, or Capt. O'Bail-Resumed and closed his speech at, 21; complains of Mr. Phelps who is exonerated, 57.
Coltrin, Asa-Purchased land in Buffalo, 233.
Coffin Jared-Member of the New York Genesee Land Company, 45.
Coit, George-Notice, 250; and Townsend & Coit.
Cook, Raphael-Notice of, 256; meeting called at his house, 296.
Commissioners of New York-Address the Six Nations in regard to the lesees, 46.
Colt, Peter H .- At Black Rock, his vessel captured by the British, 269. Commerce on the Lakes-Its origin, 186; Weld's notice of, &c., 186 to 190.
Chauncey, Commodore-His fleet on Lake Ontario, 297.
Chapin, Daniel-Purchased lands near Buffalo, 216.
Chamberlin, Hinds-His notice of Buffalo, 128.
Chapin, General Israel, 51.
Chapin, Dr. Cyrenius-Visited Buffalo, 143; writes Mr, Ellicott, 143; notice of, 156 to 167; publishes an article in the Buffalo Gazette, 293; appointed major, 295.
Clark, Rev. Walter-Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, 213.
Chapin, Henry-An early resident of Buffalo, 145; left Buffalo, 221.
Chapman, Asa-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo, 154.
Cotton, Rowland-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo, 155, 216, 220, notice of, 222.
Crow, John-settled in Buffalo, 144; notice of, 144.
Crawford, Rev. Gilbert-Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, 213. Clark, Rev. W. A .- Rector of St. Paul's Church, 215.
Chaplin, J. E .- Prononnces a eulogy upon Major Cuyler, 279; quarter- master, 295.
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Chandler, Gen .- Captured by the British, 299.
Court-house and jail-To be built by the Holland Land Company, 231. 232.
County meeting at the court-house in Buffalo, 275.
Cushing. Judge Zattu, 231.
Cuyler, Major Howe-Killed at Black Rock, 278; obituary of. 279. 280. Davis, Isaac-Notice of, 230.
Dearborn, General-A force assembled at Sackett's IFarbor under. 297.
Dean, James -- Interpreter present at Buffalo Creek. 53.
Dennis, George -- His receipt to Phelps & Gorham, 55.
Deshay, William-Early settler near Buffalo, 154.
Despar, John -- Notice of. 197.
Dodge, Alvin -- Purchased land near Buffalo, 216.
Drafted Militia -- From the Buffalo Gazette, 286.
Dudley, Gideon-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo. 155.
Dwight, President Timothy-His remarks on his visit to Buffalo, 170 to 174.
Eaton, Rev. Sylvester-Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, 213.
Eggleston, George -- One of the assistant surveyors of Mr. Ellicott. 36;
writes to Mr. Ellicott from Buffalo Creek, 37; his letter to Mr. Elli- cott, 39.
Ellicott, Joseph -- Appointed principal surveyor of the Holland Land Company, 59;his letter to John Palmer, 132; his journal 146 to 150; Outer Lot. 104, taken up by him, 150; his letter to Mr. Cazenove. 151; lays off a school lot, 203.
Elliott, Capt .- His official report of the capture of the brigs Adams and Caledonia, 283.
Ensign, Elisha -- Purchased lands in Buffalo, 220.
Express sent on to Niagara with the news of the declaration of war. 268.
Farmers Brother, or Io-na-ye-was -- Notice of, 111 to 112; appointed to command the Indians, 273.
Fillmore, Elder Glezen-Organized the first Methodist Church in Buffalo, 215.
Fort Erie-Occupied by a British garrison in 1783-4. 35; built in 1764. 142; Indians supplied at, 143; strengthened. 270: two vessels cap- tured at, 276; abandoned by the British, 298.
Fort George -- Captured. 297; abandoned by the Americans. 299.
Fort .Hill-Near Kanadesagea, 49.
Fox, Asa -- Purchased lands in Buffalo, 220.
Forward, Oliver-Notice of, 257.
Folsom, Gilman-Purchased land in Buffalo, 220.
Gansevoort, Gen .- Appointed to attend the treaty at Fort Stanwix. 10. Gilbert, Ezekiel-Present at Buffalo Creek, 53.
Gilbert, Abner-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo, 155.
Gillett, Joshua-Purchased lands near Buffalo, 216. Gorham, Nathaniel, 50.
Goodell, Jabez-Notice of, 219; purchased lands in Buffalo, 220, 221.
Grant, Vincent-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo. 154; notice of 198.
Granger, Erastus-Notice of, 168 to 170; appointed judge. 231 : holds a council with the Indians, 266.
Griffin, Zachariah-Purchased lands near Buffalo, 216.
Grosvenor, Abel M .- Notice of, 241 to 243.
Haldimand. Gov .- Of Canada. 2.
Hanchett-A school-teacher in Buffalo, 293.
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HISTORY OF BUFFALO.
Haudecour, Mons .- A French surveyor employed by the Holland Land. Company, 139, 141.
Hall, William-His notice of Buffalo, 177.
Hart, Eli-purchased land in Buffalo, 233; notice of 234.
Hall, General Amos of Ontario, upon the frontier, 287.
Heacock, R. B .- Trustee of school district, 214; notice of, 243.
Harrison, Gen. W. H .- Honored with 'a public dinner by the citizens of Buffalo, 301.
Hill, Capt. Aaron-Speaker for the Mohawks at the treaty with the United States Commissioners at Fort Stanwix, 18; his speech at the treaty of Fort Stanwix, 18; one of the hostages demanded by the. United States commissioners, 38.
Holt, Elijah-purchased lands near Buffalo, 216; notice of, 216; 217.
Hodge, Joseph, or Black Joe-An early resident of Buffalo, 135.
Hodge, William-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo, 154, 216.
Hopkins, General-Ordered out his entire brigade, 271.
Hoops, Major, 50.
Hopkins, Rev. A. T .- Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, 213.
Holmes, Elkanah-A Missionary. 203; his son teaches school in Buffalo, 203; preached to the inhabitants of New Amsterdam, 204; notice of, 209; his son marries Miss Chapin, 210.
Hostilities commence on the part of the British, 269.
Holland Land Company-Purchase two miles square at the month of Buffalo Creek, 61; surveyors arrive at Buffalo Creek, 138.
Hoysington, Job-Notice by B. Hodge, 261, to 264.
Hurlburt, Isaac-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo, 154.
Hull, William-Purchased lands in Buffalo, 220.
Hull, Capt .- His company of militia rendezvous at Buffalo, 272.
Hyde, Jabez B .- Sent as teacher to the Indians at Buffalo Creek, 211.
Instructions to Peter Ryckman, 6.
Irvine, Gen. Cadwalader-First Surveyor of Customs at Buffalo Creek .. 64.
Johnson Capt, or Johnston Wm., 2; resided at Buffalo Creek, 35; mem-
ber of the Niagara Genesee Company, 45, interpreter present at. Buffalo Creek, 53; Indian Agent and interpreter, settled at the mouth of Buffalo Creek, 60; had procured by gift to his son, two square miles at the mouth of Buffalo Creek, 61; the first land owner in Buf -. falo, 141; died in Buffalo, 221.
Johnston, John-Son of Wm. Johnston, 141, 142; died in Buffalo, 221.
Johnson, Samuel-First rector of St. Paul's Church, 215.
Johnson, Doctor Ebenezer-Notice of, 224, 225.
Kirkland, Rev. Samnel-Missionary, 2; present at Buffalo Creek, 53,- interpreter, 53; Kanedasaga, 49, 50; his journal, 97 to 110.
Karongyote, alias Aaron Hill, 32.
Karney, Rev. Ravarard -- Rector of St. Paul's Church, 215.
Ketchum, Henry-Notice of, 222.
Ketchum, Zebulon-Notice of. 222.
Ketchum, Jesse-Notice of, 223, 224.
Kibbe, Gaius-Erects a brick tavern, 212.
La Fayette at Buffalo, 30; at the treaty of Fort Stanwix, 33; his letter. to Gen. Washington. 33. Lay, John-Notice of, 235.
Lane, Ezekiel-Son-in-law of Middaugh, notice of, 134.
Le Couteulx, Louis-Purchased spring lot of Johnston, 62; notice of, .. 178 to 183; clerk of the county of Niagara, 231.
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Landon, Joseph-His tavern, 212; notice of, 221; first court held in tav- ern, 231.
Laincourt, Duke de Rochefoucauld-His notice of Buffalo, 132.
Leroy, Herman, and others-As agent for parties residing in Holland, purchase four tracts of land of Robert Morris. 58.
Leach, Elijah-Purchased Outer Lots 55 and 56, 155; notice of, 201. Lee, Elisha, Esq .- Present at Buffalo Creek, 53.
Lee, Arthur -- Commissioner of the United States, at the treaty at Fort Stanwix, 12; proceeds west to negotiate peace with the Shawneese. &c., 34.
Letter of Joseph Brant to Gov. Clinton, 56.
Letter of the United States Commissioners to the Six Nations, 13; Col. Butler to Oliver Phelps, 54.
Lessees petition the Legislature to recognize their leases, 45.
Legislature pass an act appointing a Board of Commissioners of Indian Affairs, 46.
Lewis, Gen. Morgan-Sent to the Niagara frontier, 297; at Buffalo, 297. Little York (Toronto)-Captured, 297.
Livingston, John-Member of the New York Genesee Land Company.
45; proposes on behalf of the lessees to procure a conveyance of all the land owned by the Indians, 47; present at Buffalo Creek, 53. Leget, William-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo, 155.
Lovejoy, Joshua-Notice of, 226.
Mohawks-Settled in Canada, 2; Send deputies to the treaty at Fort Stanwix, 10.
Maybee, Sylvanus -- An early settler in Buffalo, 130; An Indian trader, 134; purchased Inner Lot No. 35, 155; left Buffalo, 221.
Mather, David -- An early blacksmith in Buffalo, 137; his notice of Buf- falo, 183; purchased lands, 220.
McConnell, Samuel-Purchased Outer Lot. 84, 155.
Middaugh, Michael-A Dutchman from the North River, at Buffalo, 129; built a house upon Johnson's land, 134; his death. 134.
Miller, Frederick-Purchased lands, 216; notice of, 235; appointed com- mander of the forces at Black Rock, 271.
Montour, Rowland-mortally wounded, buried at Painted Post, 5.
Morris, Robert-Becomes the purchaser of Indian Lands, 57.
Murphy, -- Member of the Niagara, Genesee Land Company, 45.
Mullett, John-Purchased land in Buffalo, 233.
New Amsterdam-Name given to the village at the mouth of Buffalo
Creek, 63; survey of completed, 143; first murder at, 153; fears of the inhabitants of the Indians groundless, 154. New York and Pennsylvania, murders in, 4.
New York Genesee Land Company-Its origin, 41. 52.
Newark-Ordered to be burned by Gen. McClure, 299.
Niagara, Fort-The seat of British power, 3.
Niagara Genesee Land Company-Its origin, 45, 52.
Niagara County-Organized, 231.
Onondagas-Obliged to abandon their settlements, 2; send deputies to the treaty of Fort Stanwix. 10.
Ogden, Samuel-Agent of R. Morris, purchases Indian lands, 58. Ohio-Lands in sold to a company, 34.
Old Castle-Near Geneva, 49.
Oncidas-Not molested by Sullivan's expedition, 2.
Osgood, Rev. Thaddeus-Organized the first Church in Buffalo, 212. Palmer, John-Built a house in Buffalo, 129.
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Parker, N. H .-- Letter of, 88.
Palmer, Joseph R .- A brother of John P., his letter to Mr. Ellicott, 130.
Parrish, Jasper-Indian interpreter, &c., 142.
Pease,-One of the Surveyors of the Holland Land Company, 139.
Peacock, Hon. Wm .- His notice of Buffalo, 137, 138.
Perry, Capt. O. H .- Arrived at Buffalo. 297; victory on Lake Erie, 301. Phelps, Oliver, 50.
Phelps & Gorham, 51; report to the Legislature of Massachusetts, 57; sell the balance of the lands to Robert Morris, 58.
Phelps, Zerah -- Brother-in-law of John Crow, purchases Inner Lot No. 1, 144.
Pollard, Capt., or Ka-oun-do-wana-Notice of, 122 to 127.
Potter, H. B .-- School trustee, 214; Notice of. 244.
Powell, Miss-Extracts of a letter from, 90, to 97.
Powell, Capt. 35, 36, 45,
Pomeroy, Ralph M .- Notice of 236; mob in his tavern, 238, 239, 240. Porter, Augustus-First Judge of Niagara county, 231.
Porter, Augustus-Surveyor for Robert Morris. 60; his notice of Buffalo, 133; his paper on the early commerce of the lakes, 191 to 197.
Pratt. Capt. Samuel, 65, 156; notice of, 174, to 177.
Pratt, B. W. 65, Pratt, Hiram, 177.
Proctor, Col .- At Buffalo Creek in 1791, 35.
Porter, Gen. P. B. 271, 289, 290, 291, 298.
Pratt, Samuel-appointed adjutant, 295.
Pultney, Sir Wmn .- Purchases a tract of Robert Morris, 58.
Queenston-Battle of, 285.
Ransom, Asa-Settles in Buffalo, notice of, 135, 136; Sheriff, 231.
Ransom, Elias-Notice of, 137; trustee of school district, 214.
Ransom, Amasa-Notice of, 137.
Reese, David-Notice of, 184 to 186.
Reed, Seth-At Geneva, 50; at Erie, 129.
Red Jacket, 12, 13, 29, 30, 31, 211, 272.
Reservation, Indian, 59.
Robbins, Wm .- An early blacksmith in Buffalo, 147; left Buffalo, 221. Roop, John-Purchased lands in Buffalo, 220; killed, 220.
Root, John-Notice of, 264 to 266.
Ryckman, Peter-Sent to Niagara, 6; at Geneva, 50,
Senecas, &c .- Settled at Buffalo Creek, 2, 3, 10.
Salisbury, S. H. & H. A., 258; notice of, 259, 260.
Schlosser-Captured by the British, 300.
Schuyler, Philip, 11.
Schools-First movement in regard to, in Buffalo, 13, 214. Seaver, Nathan W., 155.
Searle, Rev. Addison-Rector of St. Paul's Church. 215-
Seneca warriors-Perform a war dance in the streets of Buffalo, 27 5. Six Nations, 5, 9, 48.
Shelton, Rev. Wm .- Rector of St. Paul's Church, 215.
Smith, Joseph-Interpreter, present at Buffalo Creek, 53.
Smyth, Gen. Alexander, 288, 292, 293.
Smedley, James-One of the Holland Land Company's surveyors, 139. Squier, Rev. Miles P .- Visits Buffalo, is ordained, 212.
Stocking & Bull-Notice of, 244.
Stocking, Joseph-Notice of, 245.
Street, Samuel, 45, 53.
St. John, Gamaliel, 233, notice of, 233, 234.
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church-Organized, 214. Storrs, Juba-Notice of, 226 to 230, 232. Sweeney, James-Partner of J. Mullett, 233, Sweeney & Efner-Notice of. 233. Swift, Col .- Resumes command on Niagara Frontier, 268. Tayler, John, 46, 48. Tenbroeck, Abraham, 10.
Thompson, Rev. M. R. L. P .- Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, 213. Toles, Nathan-An early purchaser of land near Buffalo, 154.
Tomlinson, Mr .- A school teacher in Buffalo, 203. Townsend & Coit-Notice of, 249, to 256 ..
Trowbridge, Dr. Josiah-Notice of. 257. Tupper, Samuel, 154, notice of, 197, 198, 216.
Van Rensselaer, Col. Solomon-Notice of, 285.
Van Rensselaer, Gen. Stephen-Upon the frontier, 287. Visscher, Mathew-Attend treaty at Fort Stanwix. 10.
Vinton, John A .-- His letter, 204 to 209.
Wadsworth, Gen. Wm .- Upon the frontier, 287.
Walden, Judge Ebenezer. 199, 200, 216. War threatened, 267; events at Black Rock, 280 to 283. Walker, William, 51, 275. War Department Circular, 248.
Wells, Joseph, 155, 216, 221.
Wells, Marmaduke, 224. Williamson, Capt. Charles -- Agent of Pultney estate, 58. Wells, Captain, 271. Winney, Cornelius, 35, 36, 37.
Winder, Gen. W. H .- Second of Gen. Smyth, 291, captured, 299. Wolcott, Oliver, 11.
Warren, Col. John, of Fort Erie, 300.
Yates, Robert, 10.
Yates, Peter, 10.
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