Pond and Steedman Report, 1788-1792
Scope and Contents
Entitled "Peter Pond and William Steedman's communications to the Secretary of War, 1792," this is a report of their journey to Niagara, their experiences among the New York Indians, principally the Onondagas, Senecas, and Oneidas, and their account of a council meeting at Buffalo,
Attached to this report is a communication from the Governor of the Western Territory made in 1788 regarding settlement of the Indian Tribes north of the Ohio River.
Dates
- Creation: 1788 - 1792
Creator
- Pond, Peter, 1740-1807 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Peter Pond was born at Milford, Connecticut. He was a soldier, fur trader, and explorer. This journey with Steedman occurred during the latter part of his life and career. Little is known about his last years, but it was reported that he died in poverty at Boston.
William Steedman is not as well-known as Pond, but Pond calls him "a land jobber, a pollitician, & a Historian."
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The manuscript is bound with paper that has become quite frayed around the edges. The manuscript, itself, is in excellent condition.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
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Tulsa Ok 74127
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