Database: William Johnson (Assassin's Creed III) - Revision history

imported>Darman36 at 13:36, 4 November 2022

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	In case you're wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess publiscising that he was killed while [[Hostile Negotiations\|threatening to murder]] treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.		In case [[Desmond Miles\|you]]'re wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess publiscising that he was killed while [[Hostile Negotiations\|threatening to murder]] treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.

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imported>Darman36: Added people/location/event links

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Added people/location/event links

imported>Sol Pacificus: Both em dash (—) and en dash (–) are grammatically correct. Ubisoft always incorrectly uses hyphen (-) instead of en dash (–). Although I always prefer the former in my own writing, I prefer to use en dash for transcribing Ubisoft's writing since it's more faithful transcription.

2022-11-04T03:01:53Z

Both em dash (—) and en dash (–) are grammatically correct. Ubisoft always incorrectly uses hyphen (-) instead of en dash (–). Although I always prefer the former in my own writing, I prefer to use en dash for transcribing Ubisoft's writing since it's more faithful transcription.

imported>Darman36: Pretty sure these are grammatically meant to be "—" instead. Fort/Mount Johnson same place. Added WP links

2022-11-03T23:30:16Z

Pretty sure these are grammatically meant to be "—" instead. Fort/Mount Johnson same place. Added WP links

imported>Sol Pacificus at 23:05, 3 November 2022

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	[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the colonies - particularly the [[Iroquois]].		[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the colonies – particularly the [[Iroquois]].

	Johnson was born in [[Ireland]] , but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after his Uncle's property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "Mount Johnson". Which to me always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)		Johnson was born in [[Ireland]] , but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after his Uncle's property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "Mount Johnson". Which to me always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)

	Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] - whose language he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named Superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.		Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] – whose language he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named Superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>		<nowiki>**</nowiki>

	In addition to treaty negotiations, Johnson was in charge of recruiting and leading Iroquois fighters during the [[French and Indian War]]. He only fought in one battle, but he was rewarded handsomely for his service - £5000 and a Baronetcy. That was a little above average for most people involved in that battle.		In addition to treaty negotiations, Johnson was in charge of recruiting and leading Iroquois fighters during the [[French and Indian War]]. He only fought in one battle, but he was rewarded handsomely for his service – £5000 and a Baronetcy. That was a little above average for most people involved in that battle.

	He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.		He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.

	However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. He took much more land than the British had asked for - a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it - but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as Dunmore's War). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations - this time at [[Johnson Hall]], in 1774.		However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. He took much more land than the British had asked for – a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it – but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as Dunmore's War). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations – this time at [[Johnson Hall]], in 1774.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>		<nowiki>**</nowiki>

imported>Lady Kyashira at 08:40, 2 April 2019

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imported>Piero.schiavone1994 at 17:33, 21 March 2017

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	In case you're wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess publiscising that he was killed while threatening to murder treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.		In case you're wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess publiscising that he was killed while threatening to murder treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.

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imported>Piero.schiavone1994 at 00:16, 27 January 2017

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	[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the colonies - particularly the [[Iroquois]].		[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the colonies - particularly the [[Iroquois]].

	Johnson was born in Ireland, but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after his Uncle's property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "Mount Johnson". Which to me always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)		Johnson was born in [[Ireland]] , but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after his Uncle's property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "Mount Johnson". Which to me always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)

	Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] - whose language he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named Superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.		Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] - whose language he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named Superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.
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	He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.		He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.

	However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. He took much more land than the British had asked for - a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it - but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as Dunmore's War). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations - this time at Johnson Hall, in 1774.		However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. He took much more land than the British had asked for - a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it - but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as Dunmore's War). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations - this time at [[Johnson Hall]], in 1774.

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imported>Amnestyyy at 13:12, 31 May 2016

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	He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.		He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.

	However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. He took much more land than the British had asked for - a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it - but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia]] (known as Dunmore's War). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations - this time at Johnson Hall, in 1774.		However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. He took much more land than the British had asked for - a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it - but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as Dunmore's War). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations - this time at Johnson Hall, in 1774.

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imported>Amnestyyy at 20:50, 26 December 2015

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	[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[~~Great Britain~~\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the colonies - particularly the [[Iroquois]].		[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the colonies - particularly the [[Iroquois]].

	Johnson was born in Ireland, but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after his Uncle's property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "Mount Johnson". Which to me always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)		Johnson was born in Ireland, but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after his Uncle's property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "Mount Johnson". Which to me always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)

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	[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the colonies – particularly the [[Iroquois]].		[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the [[United States\|colonies]] – particularly the [[Iroquois]].

	Johnson was born in [[Ireland]] , but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after his Uncle's property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "Mount Johnson". Which to me always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)		Johnson was born in [[Ireland]] , but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after {{Wiki\|Peter Warren (Royal Navy officer)\|his Uncle}}'s property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "{{Wiki\|Fort Johnson, New York\|Mount Johnson}}". Which to [[Shaun Hastings\|me]] always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)

	Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] – whose language he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named Superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.		Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] – whose {{Wiki\|Mohawk language\|language}} he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named {{Wiki\|British Indian Department\|Superintendent of Indian Affairs}} in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>		<nowiki>**</nowiki>

	In addition to treaty negotiations, Johnson was in charge of recruiting and leading Iroquois fighters during the [[French and Indian War]]. He only fought in one battle, but he was rewarded handsomely for his service – ~~£5000~~ and a Baronetcy. That was a little above average for most people involved in that battle.		In addition to treaty negotiations, Johnson was in charge of recruiting and leading Iroquois fighters during the [[Seven Years' War\|French and Indian War]]. He only fought in {{Wiki\|Battle of Lake George\|one battle}}, but he was rewarded handsomely for his service – [[Pound sterling\|£]]5000 and a Baronetcy. That was a little above average for most people involved in that battle.

	He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.		He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.

	However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. He took much more land than the British had asked for – a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it – but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as Dunmore's War). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations – this time at [[Johnson Hall]], in 1774.		However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Fort Stanwix (1768)\|Treaty of Fort Stanwix}}. He took much more land than the British had asked for – a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it – but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as {{Wiki\|Lord Dunmore's War\|Dunmore's War}}). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations – this time at [[Johnson Hall]], in 1774.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>		<nowiki>**</nowiki>

	In case you're wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess publiscising that he was killed while threatening to murder treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.		In case you're wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess publiscising that he was killed while [[Hostile Negotiations\|threatening to murder]] treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.

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	[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the ~~[[United States\|~~colonies~~]]—particularly~~ the [[Iroquois]].		[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the colonies – particularly the [[Iroquois]].

	Johnson was born in [[Ireland]], but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after ~~{{Wiki\|Peter Warren (Royal Navy officer)\|~~his ~~uncle}}~~'s property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "~~{{Wiki\|Fort Johnson, New York\|~~Mount Johnson}}". Which to ~~[[Shaun Hastings\|~~me]] always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)		Johnson was born in [[Ireland]] , but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after his Uncle's property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "Mount Johnson". Which to me always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)

	Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]]~~—whose {{Wiki\|Mohawk~~ language~~\|language}}~~ he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named ~~{{Wiki\|~~Superintendent of Indian Affairs~~\|British Indian Department}}~~ in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.		Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] – whose language he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named Superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>		<nowiki>**</nowiki>

	In addition to treaty negotiations, Johnson was in charge of recruiting and leading Iroquois fighters during the [[~~Seven Years' War\|~~French and Indian War]]. He only fought in ~~{{Wiki\|Battle of Lake George\|~~one battle}}, but he was rewarded handsomely for his ~~service—[[Pound sterling\|£]]5000~~ and a Baronetcy. That was a little above average for most people involved in that battle.		In addition to treaty negotiations, Johnson was in charge of recruiting and leading Iroquois fighters during the [[French and Indian War]]. He only fought in one battle, but he was rewarded handsomely for his service – £5000 and a Baronetcy. That was a little above average for most people involved in that battle.

	He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.		He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.

	However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the ~~{{Wiki\|Treaty of Fort Stanwix (1768)\|~~Treaty of Fort Stanwix}}. He took much more land than the British had asked ~~for—a~~ windfall for him, since he could then speculate on ~~it—but~~ rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as ~~{{Wiki\|Lord Dunmore's War\|~~Dunmore's War}}). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more ~~negotiations—this~~ time at [[Johnson Hall]], in 1774.		However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. He took much more land than the British had asked for – a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it – but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as Dunmore's War). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations – this time at [[Johnson Hall]], in 1774.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>		<nowiki>**</nowiki>

	In case you're wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess ~~publicising~~ that he was killed while threatening to murder treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.		In case you're wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess publiscising that he was killed while threatening to murder treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.

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	[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the colonies ~~– particularly~~ the [[Iroquois]].		[[William Johnson]] was a land speculator, and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]'s principal treaty negotiator with the Indigenous peoples in the northern part of the [[United States\|colonies]]—particularly the [[Iroquois]].

	Johnson was born in [[Ireland]] , but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after his ~~Uncle~~'s property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "Mount Johnson". Which to me always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)		Johnson was born in [[Ireland]], but moved to the colonies in 1738 to look after {{Wiki\|Peter Warren (Royal Navy officer)\|his uncle}}'s property on the Mohawk River. However, it wasn't long before Johnson branched out into business for himself, acquiring property on the opposite side of the river and setting up a sawmill and trading post, which he named "{{Wiki\|Fort Johnson, New York\|Mount Johnson}}". Which to [[Shaun Hastings\|me]] always sounds like mating instructions from a caveman. In 1743 he moved to an even larger parcel of land which he named "Fort Johnson". (He may have been an excellent businessman, but it's possible he lacked an imagination.)

	Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] ~~– whose~~ language he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named Superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.		Johnson befriended the Indigenous peoples in the area, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]]—whose {{Wiki\|Mohawk language\|language}} he learned. His respect for their customs helped him rise to prominence as liaison between the Iroquois peoples and the British government. Johnson was named {{Wiki\|Superintendent of Indian Affairs\|British Indian Department}} in 1756. As a contact who knows the land and it's people, he's probably the best you'll find.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>		<nowiki>**</nowiki>

	In addition to treaty negotiations, Johnson was in charge of recruiting and leading Iroquois fighters during the [[French and Indian War]]. He only fought in one battle, but he was rewarded handsomely for his ~~service – £5000~~ and a Baronetcy. That was a little above average for most people involved in that battle.		In addition to treaty negotiations, Johnson was in charge of recruiting and leading Iroquois fighters during the [[Seven Years' War\|French and Indian War]]. He only fought in {{Wiki\|Battle of Lake George\|one battle}}, but he was rewarded handsomely for his service—[[Pound sterling\|£]]5000 and a Baronetcy. That was a little above average for most people involved in that battle.

	He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.		He continued his close ties with the Kanien'kehá:ka and in 1760 they gave him land totaling more than 300 square kilometres as a thanks for his work.

	However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. He took much more land than the British had asked ~~for – a~~ windfall for him, since he could then speculate on ~~it – but~~ rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as Dunmore's War). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more ~~negotiations – this~~ time at [[Johnson Hall]], in 1774.		However, Johnson burned some bridges in 1768 when he negotiated the {{Wiki\|Treaty of Fort Stanwix (1768)\|Treaty of Fort Stanwix}}. He took much more land than the British had asked for—a windfall for him, since he could then speculate on it—but rather a tough sell to the Indigenous nations who lived on the land. The treaty caused a war in [[Virginia (state)\|Virginia]] (known as {{Wiki\|Lord Dunmore's War\|Dunmore's War}}). In an effort to stop more bloodshed (and possibly to cover his own arse), Johnson called for more negotiations—this time at [[Johnson Hall]], in 1774.

	<nowiki>**</nowiki>		<nowiki>**</nowiki>

	In case you're wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess ~~publiscising~~ that he was killed while threatening to murder treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.		In case you're wondering, the official reason for Johnson's death was given out as a stroke. I guess publicising that he was killed while threatening to murder treaty negotiators would probably have caused some political tensions, to put it mildly. I suppose a blow to the head, for example, could be described as a very heavy stroke.

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