AN ADDRESS BY SAGOYEWATHA⠀•⠀LINOCUTS FROM THE PRESS

Sagoyewatha was a Seneca orator and clan chief who negotiated on behalf of his nation with the newly-established United States. In 1805 he met with New England preacher Jacob Cram, who asked that he evangelize to his people, saying, “There is but one religion, and but one way to serve God, and if you do not embrace the right way, you cannot be happy hereafter.” Sagoyewatha disagreed, brilliantly. His reply is a masterpiece of rhetoric, and an important reminder that our modern principles of tolerance and multiculturalism have deep roots in native American cultures.

Each copy includes a tipped-in portrait of Sagoyewatha, sketched by Claire, cut by Griffin, and printed directly from the block onto handmade Kitakata paper. There are two portraits (we’re calling them “Friend” and “Brother”). Each collector is invited to select which portrait they prefer.