Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, December 24, 1763

Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, December 24, 1763

Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, December 24, 1763

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Letter from printed primary source

Date Made or Date Range: 1763-12-24
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

"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

Indians asking for information about British policy. Obligation to strictly publish and comply with Royal Proclamation. Johnson explains policy supporting Royal Proclamation which includes furthering information about it.

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Date of letter

GKS Reference Number: 58829
How to Cite this Item

Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, December 24, 1763. In “The papers of Sir William Johnson, Volume 4,” prepared for publication by the Division of Archives and History, pg 273-277. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1925. GKS ID: 58829.

Approximate Place of Origin

43.3, -78.1