Speech of Farmer's Brother
Subtitle: The following speech was delivered in a public council at Genesse River, November 21, 1798, by Ho-na-ya-wus, commonly called Farmer's brother; and, after being written as interpreted, it was signed by the principal chiefs present, and sent to the legislature of the state of New-York
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 47775
Publisher: N. Coverly, Jr. printer, Milk-Street, Boston.
Published: 1810
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Indians of North America; Land titles; Registration and transfer
Notes: Requesting that the legislature confirm grants of lands made by the Indian nations to Jasper Parrish and Horatio Jones.

Erroneously dated 1796 by Bristol and Ford.

Nathaniel Coverly, Jr. is first listed at this address in the Boston directory for 1810. American Antiquarian Society copy bound in the Isaiah Thomas collection of broadside ballads, v. I, no. 83, presented to the society in August 1814.

Text in two columns; printed area measures 23.1 x 18.0 cm.

Bristol B9537

Shipton & Mooney 47775

Shaw & Shoemaker 20085

Ford, W.C. Broadsides, 2800

Ford, W.C. Thomas ballads, 254