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Language:English
Date:1802; 1811
Contributor:Pershouse, John, 1769-1841
Subject:Diplomacy | Politics and government | Little Turtle, 1747?-1812 | Dance | Pennsylvania--History
Type:Text
Genre:Correspondence
Extent:2 items
Description: Two letters to James Pershouse, one describing Indian women carrying children strapped to boards and the other describes Indians' visit to the government. Little Turtle, who led the rout of General Wayne speaks to Baltimore Quakers on injustice to Indians. Saw Shawnee and Delaware chiefs dance on state in Philadelphia: war, cornfield, eagle tale dances. One spoke to audience in native tongue.
Collection:John Pershouse correspondence and papers (Mss.B.P43)