Progress of Improvement in 1810

Quakers--Relations with Indians
Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835
Seneca Indians
Indians of North America--New York (State)

The caption title on the first leaf of this manuscript cites just one year even though Halliday Jackson writes about his observations of the lives of members of the Native American Seneca tribe from 1810 to 1818. He notes how proud the women were of their progress in spinning and blanket making. Men were encouraged by the Quakers in their planting of seeds for growing grain. Additionally, they learned about salting pork, which they had not previously done. The Quakers promoted the education of Seneca children, including in the English language, and cautioned adults against the use of strong drink. In 1811, Jackson notes that the Native Americans started to use wagons to transport produce; hitherto, women had carried it on their backs. At one point, the Native Americans expressed their concern that the Quakers had sinister motives for their visits. Jackson writes otherwise, saying the Quakers were deeply interested in the welfare of the Seneca.

Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835

circa 1818

New York

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