Huron-Wyandot., 01/01/1812-12/31/1813
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Contains manuscripts, correspondence, and other documents relating to Native American linguistics and history. Includes many original documents. Numerous grammars and vocabularies are retained. Arranged alphabetically by name of Native American language/tribe. This series comprises boxes 7-11 of the Shea Papers.
Dates
- 01/01/1812-12/31/1813
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Conditions Governing Access note
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
09/10/02
Container Summary
1 AM: "A Statement of the Circumstance of the Removing [of] the Wyandots from Brownstown by the British Government in the Month of July 1812," 4 pages. 1 AM "In the month of August 1813, while the army under the command of Major Gen. W. H. Harrison was encamped at . . . Ohio, Gen. Harrison requested the Crane, the then head chief of the Wyandot nation, to send a Deputation . . . to Brownstown in Michigan Territory . . . and there offer them terms of peace . . . . upon the condition that they withdraw from the service of the British Government . . . ." 8 pages.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
WYANDOT INDIANS - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING REMOVAL FROM BROWNSTOWN (1812): Other Types
BROWNSTOWN (OHIO) - MANUSCRIPT REGARDING REMOVAL OF WYANDOTS (1812): Other Types
WAR OF 1812 - MANUSCRIPTS REGARDING WYANDOTS (1812-13): Other Types
HARRISON, WILLIAM HENRY - REFERENCE TO WAR OF 1812 (1813): Other Types
CRANE - WYANDOT CHIEF - REFERENCE (1813): Other Types
MICHIGAN TERRITORY - REFERENCE (1813): Other Types
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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