Upon their return to Niagara from Detroit in the summer of 1784, a group of Iroquois
Scouts and Butler's Rangers under Cpt. W. Caldwell, probably came across a scene like this.
The Grand River Valley, as seen from Tutela Heights in Brantford.
In the summer of 1784, rumours were that Cpt. Joseph Brant was negotiating to obtained for
England's loyal Iroquois Confederation, these lands surrounding the Grand River for resettlement
of those no longer wishing to remain under US rule in the Mohawk Valley in what today is NY State.
"The Scouting Party" 26" x 48" - Oil / Panel |
The Grand River region was aquired from the Mississaugas during 1784, and given to Captain
Joseph Brant for the Iroquois Six Nations Federation. "Six miles deep on each side
from the beginning and extending in that proportion to the head
of the said river which them and their prosperity are to enjoy forever".
(The Haldiman Deed, October 25, 1784)
Tutela heights, is today's name for the Tetulo Indians who settled this area after emigrating
here with the Iroquois. It overlooks what was once called Eagle's Nest, (today called Eagle Place).
ALL IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE AS PRINTS, SUITABLE FOR FRAMING AS 16" x 20" PICTURE
Oil on Panel 18" x 24"
Artist's Collection
"Secret Place #1" - Waterworks Park, Brantford
Oil on Canvas - 24" x 30"
Private Collection
"Safe Refuge" - The Grand River - Near Wilke's Dam, Brantford
Acrylic on Card 20" x 28"
Collection of The Brantford Expositor
"Lorne Bridge" - Brantford crica 1950's
Oil on Canvas 18" x 28"
Private Collection
"River Sentinals" - Grand River - Above Wilke's Dam, Brantford
Oil on Panel 24" x 28"
Private Collection
"Misty Lagoon" - Brantford Canal
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