Thomas Gage to Sir William Johnson, February 6, 1764

Thomas Gage to Sir William Johnson, February 6, 1764

Thomas Gage to Sir William Johnson, February 6, 1764

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Date Made or Date Range: 1764-02-06
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"The papers of Sir William Johnson, Volume 4.” Prepared for publication by the Division of Archives and History at the University of the State of New York.

Description of Writing/Text

Preparations for Niagara.

Gage voices intentions to make peace with Detroit Indians. Also expresses desire to make peace with every part of the Confederacy. Goal is to gather troops against the Chenussies. Gage notes that Johnson pitched Niagara as the best place to settle matters with the Western Indians. Both of them want to get rid of the Jesuit presence. Gage agrees and believes in the importance of Niagara, and hopes Johnson will bring justice for the murdered Indians in Pennsylvania.

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Date of letter

GKS Reference Number: 58865
How to Cite this Item

Thomas Gage to Sir William Johnson, February 6, 1764. In “The papers of Sir William Johnson, Volume 4,” prepared for publication by the Division of Archives and History, pg 318-320. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1925. GKS ID: 58865.

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45.8, -83.9

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