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Delaware Indians Release Deeds to Penn Lands in Philadelphia
An old record describes how the Delaware Indians, led by chiefs Sifoonan and others, acknowledged deeds transferring lands between Delaware and Susquehannah to William Penn. In gratitude for a prior gift, the chiefs accepted goods including guns, carts, blankets, coats, and kettles, and released all further claims for those lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Foonan
Philadelphia
Ducks Creek
Forks of
Delaware
E Sifoonan
Pokenais
Metashichay
Aiyamaikan
Pepawmaman
Gaetrypeaceman
Opckafit
Delaware and
Susquehannah Rivers
William Penn
Pensylvania