Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, June 9, 1764

Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, June 9, 1764

Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, June 9, 1764

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Date Made or Date Range: 1764-06-09
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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

As Johnson prepares to leave for Niagara he uses language of proclamation - preventing frauds (Royal Proclamation language) and links trade to peace.

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Date of letter

GKS Reference Number: 58841
How to Cite this Item

Sir William Johnson to Cadwallader Colden, June 9, 1764. In “The papers of Sir William Johnson, Volume 4,” prepared for publication by the Division of Archives and History, pg 442-445. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1925. GKS ID: 58841.

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