Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, August 23, 1764

Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, August 23, 1764

Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, August 23, 1764

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Date Made or Date Range: 1764-08-23
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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

Report from Johnson after Niagara meeting over, 2000 at Niagara, covenant chain renewed with Western Indians. Discusses Royal Proclamation’s direction to remove settlers who occupy Indian land (it is fresh on his mind in connection with Meeting and Covenant).

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Date of letter

GKS Reference Number: 58846
How to Cite this Item

Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, August 23, 1764. In “The papers of Sir William Johnson, Volume 4,” prepared for publication by the Division of Archives and History, pg 511-514. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1925. GKS ID: 58846.

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43.0703, -80.1184