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Treaty council with Conestogo Indians and Delawares 1728
The May 1728 treaty council at Conestogoe House included Governor Patrick Gordon and about thirty officials and interpreters. Delegates from the Conestogoe, Delaware, Canawese, Shawnee, and Mingoe nations gathered with English interpreters as the governor spoke of William Penn’s early benevolence and friendship, framing relations with the tribes.
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SaJuonan
Opekaffet
Manawkyhickon
Delarwares
Saquehannah
Philadelphia
Andrew Cornih
Conestogoe
Tie Ho
Patrick Gordon
Gangataronga
Tawenna
Tanniatchiaro
Taquatarenfaely
Captain Civility
Oholykon
Peveashickon
Wikimikyona
Howickyoma
Pomapechton
Nicolas Scull
John Scull
Peter Bizallion
Brethen
William Penn
Broad Sea