Life of Joseph Brant—Thayendanegea (Vol. II): Including the Border Wars of the American Revolution and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Generals Harmar, St. Clair, and Wayne; And Other Matters Connected with the Indian Relations of the United States and Great Britain, from the Peace of 1783 to the Indian Peace of 1795

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Sullivan's campaign into the Seneca country--Different characteristics among the Indian Nations--Mistakes upon the subject--Progress of civilization among the Six Nations--Plan of the campaign--The command offered to General Gates--His conduct--Clinton's preparations at Canajoharie--Transportation of boats and stores across to Otsego Lake--Arrest and execution of Newberry--Attempts to engage the Oneidas--The Indians alarmed by an address from Gen. Haldimand--The address--Intelligence from the enemy--Arrival of Oneida deputies at Clinton's head-quarters--Their speech--Designs of the enemy--Letter of Gen. Clinton to his brother--Remarkable escape of Elerson from an Indian scout--Brave defence …

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