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June 20, 1825
New Hampshire Statesman
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Gen. Lafayette arrives in Buffalo, NY on June 4th to enthusiastic reception and meets Seneca Chief Red Jacket, who recognizes him from the 1784 treaty at Fort Schuyler; Lafayette recalls Red Jacket's youthful eloquence against burying the tomahawk.
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Gen. LaFayette arrived at Buffalo, N. Y. June 4th, where he was received with great enthusiasm. At this place the following interesting incident occurred. The noted Seneca Chief, Red Jacket, was introduced to him.
At the celebrated Indian Treaty. held in the year '84, (at Fort Schuyler. now the village of Rome, in the county of Oneida,) the characteristic observation of the native had marked the youthful and gallant Marquis Lafayette ; and the ravages of 40 years, aided by wounds, disease, and the pestilential vapors of the dungeon of Olmutz, did not prevent his recognising the Marquis in our nation's guest. But it is more remarkable that the youthful orator of the Seneca Nation was still fresh in the general's recollection. Learning that Red Jacket was present at this treaty, he inquired what had become of the young Seneca, who on that occasion so eloquently opposed the burial of the tomahawk. The Son of the Forest replied, in the peculiar phraseology of his native tongue He has the honor to stand before you !"
At the celebrated Indian Treaty. held in the year '84, (at Fort Schuyler. now the village of Rome, in the county of Oneida,) the characteristic observation of the native had marked the youthful and gallant Marquis Lafayette ; and the ravages of 40 years, aided by wounds, disease, and the pestilential vapors of the dungeon of Olmutz, did not prevent his recognising the Marquis in our nation's guest. But it is more remarkable that the youthful orator of the Seneca Nation was still fresh in the general's recollection. Learning that Red Jacket was present at this treaty, he inquired what had become of the young Seneca, who on that occasion so eloquently opposed the burial of the tomahawk. The Son of the Forest replied, in the peculiar phraseology of his native tongue He has the honor to stand before you !"
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fate Providence
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Lafayette Arrival
Red Jacket
Seneca Chief
Indian Treaty
Historical Recognition
Buffalo Ny
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Lafayette
Red Jacket
Where did it happen?
Buffalo, N. Y.; Fort Schuyler (Now Rome, Oneida County)
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Lafayette
Red Jacket
Location
Buffalo, N. Y.; Fort Schuyler (Now Rome, Oneida County)
Event Date
June 4th; Year '84
Story Details
Gen. LaFayette arrives in Buffalo and meets Red Jacket, who recognizes him from the 1784 treaty despite 40 years; LaFayette recalls Red Jacket's eloquent speech opposing the burial of the tomahawk, and Red Jacket reveals himself as that young orator.