Minutes of Conference held at Pittsburg in 1759.

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Wrapper: July 1759 Minutes of a conference held at Pittsburg in 1759. Header: same text George Croghan was taking the minutes on William Johnson's behalf; representatives from twelve or more tribes were in attendance, convinced to attend by the Delaware. 4 and 5 July Col. Hugh Mercer and most of his officers attended the opening ceremonies. Beaver Chief notified the group that most of them could not stay long. 6 July It was called a private conference, but there were many attendees. The Native Americans wanted to confirm the peace right away and not wait for the General. 7 July The visitors complained to Croghan about the trade prices. 8 July The English gave in and arranged for the big meeting the next day. 9 July A very large group listened to Croghan run through the treaty at Easton that established lines between the English and the Indians and the western Indians and the Six Nations. The English had promised not to violate their line. He also told of the meetings with Col. Bouquet confirming the peace. Croghan reminded the group that one of their promises was to return all the prisoners. He knew the natives were anxious for trade to resume, but the French had to be moved out of the area before it was safe for the traders. The Beaver Chief spoke next and delivered two women. 11 July At another private conference, the natives present promised to tell all the people at home what had transpired and encourage them to abandon the French. 16 July Those still present cooperated with Croghan to send a message to the Native Americans at Venango to leave the French. The Beaver Chief warned the General not to bring any southern Native Americans to any future gatherings.

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