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Joel Swayne diary, 1798-1800 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.0625 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Joel Swayne's diary entries describe his journey to the Seneca nation and the two years he spent there. Swayne provides detailed descriptions of Cornplanter (Gaiänt'wakê), the chief, his family, the village and villagers, cultural differences between the Quakers and the Senecas, the difficulty of the language barrier, and discussions between Quaker missionaries and Seneca members.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Halliday Jackson papers, 1799-1808 (inclusive)

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the handwritten correspondence and a handwritten copy of the manuscript "Some Account of my Journey Among the Seneca" by Halliday Jackson.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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David Bacon journal, 1794

Extent:
0.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
David Backon kept a journal during his time with the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confderacy) in 1974. Entries describe Bacon's journey to the Haudenosaunee territory, and interactions between himself and the members of the Haudenosaunee, as well as discussions between representatives from the United States and Six Nations governments concerning the treaty that was to determine the land rights of the Haudenosaunee after the end of the Revolutionary War. Bacon also includes his accounts of speeches given by both United States representatives and Six Nation chiefs, including Cornplanter (Gaiänt'wakê) and Red Jacket (Sagoyewatha).

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Henry Simmons journals, 1796-1800 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
Henry Simmons was a Quaker missionary to the Seneca Nation and a member Middletown Monthly Meeting. Henry Simmons's journals are related to time Simmons spent with the Oneida and Seneca nations.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]