When was it published?

August 27, 1756 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News August 27, 1756

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Sir William Johnson, Chiefs Of The Shawanese, Chiefs Of The Delaware Indians

Q: What keywords are associated?

Onondaga Treaty, Shawanese Peace, Delaware Indians, Sir William Johnson, French Interests

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Sir William Johnson reports that at the recent Onondaga Treaty, peace was concluded with Shawanese and Delaware Indian chiefs. The Shawanese chief declared his people never committed hostilities against the English, while the Delaware chief repented for being seduced by French interests and promised to restore prisoners. They renounced the French and allies.

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We are informed by Sir William Johnson, at the late Onondaga Treaty, concluded a Peace with the Chiefs of the Shawanese and Delaware Indians, the former of which declared that never his People had committed Hostilities against the English. The latter acknowledged that some of his People had been seduced by the French Indians in the French Interest, of which he heartily repented, and promised that the Prisoners which fell to their Share should be restored. They laid down the Hatchet against the French, and all their Accomplices.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Onondaga Treaty Shawanese Peace Delaware Indians Sir William Johnson French Interests

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir William Johnson Chiefs Of The Shawanese Chiefs Of The Delaware Indians

Where did it happen?

Onondaga

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Onondaga

Event Date

Late Onondaga Treaty

Key Persons

Sir William Johnson Chiefs Of The Shawanese Chiefs Of The Delaware Indians

Outcome

peace concluded; prisoners to be restored; renunciation of french and accomplices.

Event Details

At the late Onondaga Treaty, Sir William Johnson concluded peace with Shawanese and Delaware Indian chiefs. The Shawanese chief declared his people never committed hostilities against the English. The Delaware chief acknowledged seduction by French Indians, repented, and promised prisoner restoration. They laid down the hatchet against the French and accomplices.