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MDCCCLXXV. ->. ,-.,.,„. *■> 1- To THB Six Nation Indians : ' It is about forty years since you had a visit from the Representative of the Crown, in the person of General Sir John Colbome (afterwards Field'Marshal, Lord Seaton). Previously, at different periods, Colonel Simcoe (first Governor of Upper Canada), generals Sir Isaac Brock, Sir George Murray, and Sir Perigrine Maitland, visited you — Sir Isaac Brock's visit, in 1812, being memorable by his appeal to you to go on the UHir-jpath, and co-operate- with the King's Troops, to which you nobly responded, and did good and valiant service in deience of our King and Country. The recent visit, on the 25th of August, by the Governor-General and the Countess of Dufferin, I regarded of so much importance to you, as to suggest, that a record of the event, together with his Excellency's speech, should be published for your information. His Excellency hav- ing been pleased to sanction a reprint of such speech, and your Council of Chiefs also concurring, I have compiled the following narrative from the report in the Globe and Mail newspapers, and from other sources. . The honor conferred upon you, by his Excellency and the Countess, should rouse in you, increased self-respect, and pride in your nationality ; and I beg your particular attention, to his Excellency's admirable remarks and advice, and that they may prove a guide to you is the eai-nesit desire of . '• Your friend, , ^^ t,:-^.' i^r Indian Office, Brantford, September 5, 1874. J. T, GHKISON, Superintendent. ' .V . ' , ■J' ■" 'k: *'rrii-^'' V NARRATIVE. On learning, that the Govamor-General would visit Brantford, the Council of Chiefs, determined upon inviting His Excellency, to their Council House, the Superintendant,. being requested to telegraph to that effect. The invitation having been accepted, and the day named, the Coimcil ordered, that suitable arrangements be made for the conveyance, recep- tion, and comfort, of His Excellency, the Countess, and Suite. Chief and Interpreter Johnson, to bo in attendance; and William "Wedge, as Chief Constable and jMarahf 1, having a force of Specials, and Assistant Marshals. Certain prominent officials, and fi-iends, to be invited as guests, to meet His Excellency in the Council House, and at luncheon. On the morning of the 25th August, carriages were at the Kirby House, Brantford, and, His Excellency Lord Dufferin, the Countess of Dufferin, (accomponied by Lieut-CqJ. Gilkison, Visiting Sup't, Indian Affairs,) Colonel and Lady Fletcher, and Staff, were driven to the Mohawk Church (built in 1784), where they were received by the Rev'd Canon Nelles, and other Missionaries. The Rev'd Gentleman, read the following address : — To His Excellency, the Right Honourable Earl of Duffeiin, K.P.,K.C.B., Governor-Genei-al of the Dominion of Canada, 4&c., &c. May it please Yovr Excellency, — We, the mis8ionarie.s of the Church of England, to the Indians of the Six Nations, under the auspices of the New England Company, one of the eAiliest missionary organizations in Great Britain, whose benifi.- cence has been extended to the Indians hei-e for many years, most cordial- ly welcome Your Excellency and Lady Dufferin to the Mohawk Church, which is the oldest Protestant place of worship in the Province of Ontario, As an ecclesiastical edifice of such priority, it will no doubt be an object of intei-est to Your Excellency, but its interests are greatly enhanced by the fact, that at the instance of the late celebrated Chief Joseph Brant, "Thayendanegea," it was erected by the British Govern- ment, for the benefit of the Indians, whose spiritual as well as temporal interests have alwr vs been the objects of the the paternal care of the sue *irT:r'. . le^' in' cesdive occupants of the British throne. The instructions issuod by the Colonial Office in 1 670, respecting the Indians, were as follows : — " You are to consider how the Indians may bo best instinictod in the Chriatain religion, it being both for the honour of the Crown, and of the Protestant religion itself, that all persons within any of our territories, though over so remote, should bo taught the knowledge of Qod, and be mado acquainted with the mysteries of salvation." And the laudable spirit which prompted these ever memorable instructions, has been possessed by every British sovereign dbwn to the present time, and perhaps by none more than our Most Gracious Queen. Wo beg to call Your Excellency's attention to a copy of the Holy Bihio, and a service of plate for tiio administratiort of the holy communion, gifts of Her Majesty Queen Anne to her Indian Chapel of the Mohawks. In this sacred edifice, the Indians have been raligiously instructed, and doubtless they hi.ve , been much benefited by their attendance upon the ministratiors of the Church, and though the Indians have removed from this neighborhood, and now seldom worship here, many of their children who are educated at the Now England Company's institution, regularly attend divine service \ > in this place. Many of the Six Nations are truly pious, and strongly attached to tho English Church, and as a body, have always been dis- ^ tinguished for their unswerving loyalty to tho British Crown. "Wo beg to expressourgratitudefor the deep interest which Your Excellency shows in the welfare of the Indians, and our high appreciation of the kindness of Lady Dufierin and yourself, in visiting the settlement of the Six Nations. We beg, in conclusion, to assure you of our ardent aspirations for the welfare of Your Excellency and Lady Dufierin, both here and hereafter. [Signed,] Abraham Nelles, •. '• ,, • . Adam Elliott, ♦. ;,: . " >■ James Chance, R. J. Roberts, Albert Anthony. MouAWR Parsonaoe, August 25th, 1874. His Excellency replied briefly, and in doing so, desired to . express* on behalf of the Government which he administered, and, he might add, on behalf of all their fellow-subjects, their deep sense of the obligation \ under which they wei'o to the reverend gentleman and his fellow-labourers, for tho devoted manner in which they had addressed themselveB to the noble task which they had undertaken. It would be diffic It to ovei-- rate the benefits which had been conferred by them. It wat exceedingly interesting to Lady Dufierin and to himself, to find then lelves in a locality, sui'roundnd by so many historical associations, and ho confessed, that it was with the very greatest pleasure that he looked forward to making himself thoroughly acquainted with tho progress which had been made, and the success which had attended the cflbrts put forth, in the direction of civilizmg their Indian fellow-subjects. •vt. ^mmssmm 'j ». *:'. ■ \ . Their ExcoUoncios looked at the Communion plate, and the Holy Bible, presented to the Mohawks, by Queen Anne, 1812. On the fly-leaf of the Bible, are the signatures of their Royal High- nesses the Prince of Wales, and Prince Authur : His Excellency was pleased to udd his signature. ' , Leaving the Church, the Tomb of Brant was visited. The drive was continued, via Nowjx>rt and the Grand River, to the Indian Reserve of Tuscarora. At the entrance of the Reserve, ar. Arch was erected, ^ ith the greeting. '■ THE SIX NATIONS :■ ' . '.r. WELCOME THE GOVERNOR GENERAL TO THEIR RESERVE. ' ^ At the tiirn of the road from the River, another Arch, had the ■words:. Y • • THE SIX NATIONS . . ' ' " PLEASED! * Two miles further, a third Arch was reached, declaring: ' ,,,.„ . THE SIX NATIONS '// "' " REJOICE 1! • . On the Arch opposite the Council House : r THE SIX NATIONS TRIUMPH!!! .At the third arch, their Excellencies were met by Interpreter Johnson, in the costume of a chief — Mai-shal John A. Beaver, and a body of Six Nations, and Ojebways, with the excellent Band of the latter, playing God Save the Queen, a Royal salute being t i ; further on, passed the Mohawk Band, which saluted with ".Rule Br. mnia," and on reaching the Council House, a large crowd (estimated at 5,000) were assembled, half of whom were Indians, receiving .their Excellencies with whoops and chcei-s, the Tuscarora and other Bands, uniting in the National Anthem. The pathway to the Council House was lined with chiefa and war- riors. The Council House prettily decorated with wreaths of hemlock, and on the walls, portraits of the Queen, the late Prince Consort, and Prince Arthur ; the Brants (father and son). Sir William Johnson, and others, together with a variety of Indian weapons and curiosities. In rear of the Council House, was a nistic Hall, (seated for some hundreds,) decomtcd with flogs, kc, a platform with scarlet covered f. 8 hi Pi chairs, carpet, and table ; behind which, tho red and white EnRigns, a crown, and (in letters of red and white)— • "WELCOME, LOUD AND LADY DUFFERIN." On the flagstaffs, over tho Hall and Council House, were the Do- minion flag; and the Blue Ensign. Proceeding to Lho dais, flowers were thrown in their Excellencies prxth, by Tndian maidens, tho audience rose, and a number of children sang the National Aiithem. .,, -; On the right and left of His Excellency, were oeaied ihe Coiintess of Dufierin, Lady Fletcher, Miss Gilkison, Hon'ble Mr. Mowat, Prime Min- ister of Ontario, Col. Fletcher, Hjn'ble D. Christie, Speaker of tho Sen- ate, Mrs. and !Misses Christie, Col. Cumberland, A.D.C., Col. Villiiira, Judge Jones, Cap'u Ward, A.D.C., Lieut. Hamilton, A.D.C., ]\Ir. Pat- erson, M.P., Mr. M. Whiting, Mr. Hardy, M.P.P., Mr. Matthews, Mayor of Bi-antford, Mr. Cleghorn, Col. Patton, and about 80 chiefs of the Mohawks, Onondagas, Scnccas, Oneidas, Cayugas, Tuscaroras, and Dela- wares, of the Six Nations ; and the Ojebways ; among whom were Chief J. Smoke Johnson, Speaker of the Council, J. Givens, Jacob and John Carpenter, J. Fmser, D. Thomas, jr., T. Burning ; J. Snow, Geo. Buck, G. Key, J„ Buck, Firekcepei's ; D. Hill, John Hill, Johnson Williams ; Jacob General, H. Clench, John General, Thos. Isaac, Jacob Williams, Josiah Hill, Wm. Jacobs Geo. Monture, Jacob Silversmith, M, Anthony, Dr. Jones, Wm. Elliott, L. Herchmer. In ?-"l around the Hall were many Ladies and Gentlemen, of whom were che Pev'd Mr. and Mrs. Nelles. Rev. Mr. Cochti.ne, P of. Bell, G. Fleming, M.P., Mayor Whit- law, Paris ; Eev'd J. Chance, Mr. IkEuirhead, Dr. Henwood, Dr. Dee, Cap'n McLean, Dr. McCargow, Dr. Bown, Rev'd Mr. Hurlburt, Mr. Joseph Robinson, Rev'd Mr. Stewart, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott,. Mr. H. Andrews, Mi. Shenston, Mr. Robertson, Bank of B.N.A., Sheriff and Mrs. Smith, Rev'd Mr. and Mrs. Salter, Mr. Ermatinger, of Simcoe, Mr. nnd Miss Stuart, of Philadelphia ; Mr. Thos. McJjean, Mra. Scott, Cale- donia ; M. J. T>. Clement, Mr. Pollock, Bank of Commerce ; Dr. Griffin, Mr. Hale, of Clinton ; H. Finlayson, M.P.P., Mr Garland, Calei^onia ; Rev'd Mr. Roberts, Rev'd Mr. Tenant, Mr. Thomas Messenger, Cale- donia ; Rev'd Mr. Starr, Mr. Weymes, Mr. Ashton, Dr. Pyno, Mr. Wilkes, Mr. VanNonnan, Mr, Wm. Hunter. r A tabls and chairs were pr vided for ♦'>o Press, which was repre- sented by the Toronto GMie, the J^ail, the Brantford and other papers. 1. . m 1 I I I v^^. 9 The Superintendent annotinced, that his Excellency would bo ad- dressed in behalf of the chiefs and people, by Chief Jacob GeiiCial, of tho Oncidan. Chief George H. M. Johnson, Official Interpreter. Chief Gcneml spoke to tho following effect ; ; ■ Though young compared with eome of the aged Chiefs present, he had been chosen Speaker on this occasion, and woiild endeavor to dis- charge tho duty. He rcuiiudc*! Jlis Excolloncy, that when British suprcnmcy on this continent was in peril, their Indian forcfatheiu shed brooks of jlood on behalf of I'le English nation, and, if thp sei-vices of tiie Six Nations wei-o ever required again, in defence of tlie British flag, they would bo willing to risk their lives as their forefathers had done. The Six Nations, had confidence in the treaties they had with tho English Government, none of which had ever been violated. They welcomed Lord Dufforin, as the only nobleman who had ever visited their reserve, and they also wel- comed tho Countess of Duffeiin. They hoped His Excellency would continue for many years to represent Her jNIajesty in their native country, Canada, and that Mio Almighty would bless their Excellencies and their family. Tho speaker informed the Governor-General, that there was a great change for tiie better in the condition of the Six Nations, that th'-y lived like their white fellow-subjects, by tilling the ground and by other industry, and not by hunting and fishing, as some, ho regi'ottod to say, had asserted of tliem. In cdu. ion, great progress has been made. The Goverainent had been pleaseJ to appoint a gentleman to the charge of the Six Nation Indians, who is ever ready to promote their interests, protect and defend them.. They were quite contented with the Govern- ment under which they lived. Their timber and other property had lately been much better protected than formerly. Chief George Buck of the Onondagas, also delivered a short address of welcome. The Governor-General roi^o and spoke us follows : •-':''•'' Chiefs, Councilmcn, and young men of Six Nations, — I desire to express to you the pleasure which I derive from my visit to your settlement, and from the excellent addresses with which I have been honoured. I have long looked forward to this expedition with the greategt impatience, for you must understand that it is no idle curiosity which brings me hither, but that, when the Governor- General and the representative of your Great Mother comes among you, it is a genuine sign of the interest which tho Imperial Government, and the Governmi nt of Canada, take in your welfare; and of ^heir desire to show that your interest and your happiness are as much their solitude at are those of tho rest of our fellow-citizens. Neither must you suppose that I am ignorant of those claims upon the gratitude and affection of tho . \ i' ^K^^^^ 'k^^'t-^^^v^)^^- '■^!'-?**f^*' 10 , ■ -.; . ; , \ ■ • ., ■ - . .: u , . ., t-; English nation which you poBsess. I am well aware that in ancient times, when there was war between the early French colonizers of Canada, and the early English colonists of the neigh- boring States, — diflferences, which. I am glad to say, have long since been buried in oblivion by both parties, — it was on the bravery of the arms, and on the faithful courage of your ances tors, that the Crown of England then relied. The memory ojf these transactions, I can aeure you, shall never bo allowed to pass away, and although yon have ceased to be the warlike allies of Great IBritain, we are stiTl proud to hail you as its pacific and contented subjects. You ccald not have a greater proof, that the memories of the ancient ties which bound the Six Nations and the English people together have not been forgotten, than, in the first place, the fact that one of the principal townships in Ontario, has been called after the glorious Chieftain, Thayenda- nagea, of whom you are so justly proud ; and in we next place, the manner in which those treaties and reservations, which, in consideration of their services v* ere made in your favour, have been observed and maintained. There is no part of your address which has given me greater pleasure than that in which you ac- knowledge that the British Crown has kept faith with its Indian subjects, and that you and all the members of the Six Nations have confidence in the word of the British G overnment. Although the days are happily past, in which we needed your assistance on the battle-field, you must not suppose that we do not count with equal anxiety upon your assistance and co-operation in those peaceful efforts, to which the people of Canada are now devoted, and that we do not look upon you as faithful and industrious coad- jutors in the task wt have undertaken, of building up the Domin- ion of Canada into a in'osperous, rich, and contented nation. During my recent visit westward, I came in contact with other tribes of Indians, who are, unfortunately, less happily circum- stanced than yourselves, inasmuch an inhabiting a more distant region than you, they have not an opportunity of acquiring those , habits of civilization, which you have so readily adopted, and of which, the beneficent effects are apparent in the comparison of the scene before me, and the appearance presented by the Indian tribes to whom I refer. For, although, like yourselves, they are animated with loyal feelings towards our great mother country, ani firmly attached to the Government of the British Crown, they are in everjr way inferior to you in physical appearance, in their habiiiri of life, and in their material comforts. It is to bo hoped that in the course of time, a more settled mode of existence will gradually be extended amongst all the Indian subjects of the 1 i: ' ^y^,->:-v, ^;^wi iii ginr Y 'H i 'f :: U Canadian Government, but at the same time, I wish it to be un- derstood, that it is by no means the desire of the Government unduly to press upon its Indian subjects, a premature or violent change in their established habits. To have done this would have been, in my opinion, a great mistake. I believe, that one chief reason why the Government of Canada, has been so pre-eminently successful in maintaining the happiest and most affectionate .relations with the various Indian nations, with whom it has had to deal, has beca, that it has recognized the rights of those people to live according to their own notions, of what is fittest for their happiness, and most suitable for the peculiar circumstances in which they are placed. I am glad to think, that in doing so, they have already begun to reap the" fruits of their forbearance and good sense, and that from ocean to ocean, amidst ^very tribe of Indians, the name of Canada is synonymous with humanity, with good faith, and with bene- volent treatment. I am pleased to see amongst those who have assembled to walcome me, many members of your families, arrayed in the ancient dress of the Indian nationality, for I cer- tainly am of opinion, that it js wise of you, to take a just and patriotic jpride in those characteristics of your past history, which being innocent in themselves, will servo to remind you of your forefathers, and of the antecedents of your various tribes, and will add color and interest to your existence as a distinct nationality, so happily incorporated with the British Empire. We see, those of French, English, Irish, and Scotch origin, who have settled in Canada, however closely united they may be in their i)rcsent interest, and in a common patriotism to the land of their adoption, still rejoice in those innocent celebrations, which recall the memories of the various sources from which their parentage is derived, and I trust that the Indian subjects of Her Majesty, will always take a similar pride in preserving intact, from generation to generation, the distinctive attributes of their national circumstances. And now, I trust, you will for- give mo, if, standing in the relation to you as the representative of your great mother, I venture to utter a few words of advice. In the first plaie, let me entreat j'ou with all the earnestness I can, to devote all the energies which you possess, to the improve- ment of your agriculture. Of course, I am well anare, that a nation of hunters, cannot be expected even in one or two genera- tions, so completely to change those habits which are engraven into their very nauure, as to rise to a level with other communi- ties, who have followed the occupation of agriculture for hund- reds of years ; still, you must remember that, making every al- IS lowance, which can be justly demanded in your behalf on that score, there is room for still greater improvement, and at all events, in the coilrse of the next geusration, the Government of the country, and your fellow-subjects, will expect, that you will compete with them on more equal terms than you are able to do at present, in all those arts of peace, whether of agriculture or mechanics, which it is necessary to cultivate for the purpose of your own support, and in the interests of our common country. In fho next place — and now, I am addressing myself to the youu^. men, because 1 feel, that it is scarcely necessary, that I sliould give any recommendation to their fathers — let me re- commend you, to avoid all excess in intoxicating liquors, as if they were so much poison, as if it were the destruction of the happiness of your homes, of your health, of your energy, of everything which you oughi, to hold dear, as honorable and right-minded men. Now, it only remains for me to thank you from the very bottom of my heart, for the kindly welcome which you have given mo, for the pains you have taken to make my visit agreeable, for the evidences which you have exhibited of your loyalty to your great mother, and for your friendly feelings to- wards myself and the Countess of Dufferin. On entering the Indian Reserve, we passed through an arch which was beauti- fully constructed, and decorated with appropriate emblems. On our passage through your domain, we encountered Indian bands of music, all of them playing the hymn in honor of the Queen. On arriving at your Council House, our path to the dais pre- pared for our reception, was strewn with flowers, and we found ourselves accommodated in the traditional arbour, in which from times immemorial the Indian tribes have been accustomed to greet their guests. In return, let me assure you, that so long as I administer the government of this country, 3very Indian subject, no matter what his tribe, what his nation, or what his religion, will find in me a faithful friend and sure protector — and that in undertaking this office, I am but representing the wishes of ■•,he Canadian Government, and following the instruc- tions of the Imperial Government. The people of Canada, and the people of Britain, will not cease to recognize those obliga- tions which have been impressed upon them by the hands of Providence, towards their Indian fellow- subjects, and never shall the word of Britian, once pledged, be broken, but from one end of the Dominion to the other, every Indian subject shall be made to feel that he enjoys the rights of a freeman, and that he can with confidence appeal to the British Crown for protection. 1 t i I i ^ 1:^^ 13 ,%:,■;-' ^i^ • t, 1 His Excellency's speech was delivered in a manner, which com manded earnest attention and applause. The Superintendent submitted an address from the Chiefs to Prince Arthur, with the respectful request, that His Excellency will transmit it to His Royal Highness, together with an editionof "Stone's Life of Captain Joseph Brant," and a portrait of that celebrated Chief. • ' . His Excellency was pleased to give his assent. An address was presented by Chief Dr. Peter E. Jones, in behalf of the Mississnguns (Ojcbwayg), ncighboi-s of the Six N(vtions. The following address from .the Agricultural Society, was handed by Mr. Isaac Barefoot, the Secretary : To His Excellency, the Right Honorable the Earl of Dufferin, K.P., K.C.B., Goveraor-General of tho Dominioii of Canada, die, , 1 16 To tHo preceding accotint of the visit of the Qovemor-Gonerol, and the Countess of Dufferin, it is well, to add the following repoii from the Brantford Courier of the 7tl» October, 1872 : A Deputation of the Six Nation Chiefs, accompanied by the Super- intendent, Mr. Oilkison, waited upon His Excellency the Qovemor General, at the City Hall, Hamilton. Mr. Gilkison having been presented, read an address (fittingly deco- rated) from the 'Chiefs in Council, and introduced the several Chiefs present, including the Interpreter. His Excellency was pleased to addross the Chiefs in the k'udost niaunor, and informed thnm that their Great Mother, The Qnncn, had made it a special requfist that he should take particular interest in hei Indian Allies and subjects, and that it would be his pleasing duty to do so. His Excellency shook hands with Chiefs, making peraonal inquiries, and Lady Dufferiu also shook hands. The Governor-General accepted from Chief John Carpenter one of his neatly carved car.ea. « It was a most gratifying interview, and made a favourable impression upon the Indiani.. The following is the address and written reply : To Ilia Excellency, The Right Honourable, the Earl of Dufferin, K. P., Governor-General of tlie Dominion of Cana/Ja,. etc., The Chiefs of the Six Nation Indians, in General Council assembled, desire to approach Your Excellency with their congratulations upon your aiTival in this country, and as the Representative of their Great and Good Mother, the Queen, may God bless you. It has been our privilege, as it is our duty, to offer such congratu- Itti/lons to Her Majesty's Viceroy. In the name of our people, we beg to assure Your Excellency of their ntver-iailing loyalty to the Crown, of which they are ancient allies, sealed by the blood of their ancestors, and which they never will disgmce. The Six Nations have always been assured of, and enjoyed, care and protection under Her Majesty's Govei'nment, thus maintaining an un- broken alliance, and which continued good faith Avill perpetuate, as con- veyed in their ancient Wampun Ti-eaty, " The Silver Chain, which does not Tarnish." The Six Nations trust they will be permitted to address Your Excellency at any time, should it be necessary. The Chiefs pi-ay that the Great Spiiit will watch over and protect Your Excellency, Lady Dufferin, and Your Excellency's family. Signed in General Council, in their Council House, Tuscaroro, this 21st day of August, in the Year One Thousand, Eight Hundi-ed and Seventy-Two. 1 their iealcd eand n un- i con- does Your rotect > ^^^"''^■^mmmmm , and a tho upor- raor deco- Ihiefs d to tijoir lould lat it •with ands. f his lasion r. p., ibled, upon [>reat rratu- 17 . To the Chiqfs 0/ the Six Nation ImlianB : Chiefs— Tlio address of welcome which you prer ntod to me on my an-ival at Hamilton aflorded ne pe' "iar pleasure. It was an evidence of the loyalty of the ancient race which ims so long inhabited this fair land, and whose sons have been for so many years tho allies of the English Crown and the friends of the Englisli Nation. I can assure you that your loyalty and devotion arc esteemed very highly by Her Mo.st Gracious Majesty, to whom tlie welfare of hci- Indian children is a constntit avro. I trust that tho jjoaco which now reigns thro\igl)Out the Dominion may ncvoikbo (l.iturbcd, and that tho deeds of valor prnfonucd V»y your ancestors may remain as an inheritance of renown, which has borne fruit in tho present prosperity of Canada I trust that the Six Nation Indians M'ill endeavour to emulate their White Brethren in tho industry, tho sobriety, and the i>rovid(mce, which do so mucli to ensure happiness, and are evidence of a noble, firm, and constant character. I hope also that you, as Chiefs, will do all in your power to en- courage the education of your children, so that in the arts of civilization, as well as in those of war, the Six Nation Indians may bo found worthy Brethren of the White race, and the alliance cemented by the blood of Our Fathei-s, shed in the same noble and good cause, may ripen into firm and lasting friendship. In Lady Dufferin's name, I thank you for yonr cordial welcome, and I ijromisc that I will inform my children of the good wishes which the Chiefs of the Six Nations have expressed in their hchalf. Niagara Falls, October 4th, 1872. i 2lBt I and m 3' ,.% ' APPENDIX. Copies of Stone's Life of Bnint, bound iu Royal bine antl cnnison, ax* inscribed in gold letters : PRESENTED, , ' WITH A PORTRAIT OF BRANT, » TO • . . ARTHUR, DUKE OF CONNAUGFT, (KARAKONDYE,) FROM THE SIX NATION INDIANS. -5 i COUNCIL HOUSE, OHSWEKEN, CANADA, . 25th 4.UGUST, ' . 1874. If • PRESENTED ■' ■ TO ■, . V,»' THE RIGHT HONOURABLE, THK EARL OF DUFFERIN, K. P., GOVERNOR-GENERAL DOMINION OF CANADA, - BY THE SIX NATION INDIANS, TO COMMEMORATE .• ' * HIS EXCELLENCY'S VISIT, ;ii/ 25th august, • 1874. ■-i>t ■X .'• «■;»■ • ■, .*- ■■- ■'■{■ i^-^ . ^Vj: . •: .a*-. \i - •V*,." ^ ■ - - _ t ■ . '^'i V-v ' "■^A #: \ y.^-