Sir William Johnson to John Tabor Kempe, November 6, 1765

Sir William Johnson to John Tabor Kempe, November 6, 1765

Sir William Johnson to John Tabor Kempe, November 6, 1765

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Date Made or Date Range: 1765-11-06
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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

Royal Proclamation basis for removing non-Indian from Indian land without prior purchase from Indians. Limitations of the common law for Indians to obtain justice, they are not accounted for. Johnson suggests an Act of Parliament and better government defence of Indian land against unjust claimants.

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Date of letter

GKS Reference Number: 58853
How to Cite this Item

Sir William Johnson to John Tabor Kempe, November 6, 1765. In “The papers of Sir William Johnson, Volume 4,” prepared for publication by the Division of Archives and History, pg 862-864. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1925. GKS ID: 58853.

Approximate Place of Origin

46.8139, -71.208

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