Sir William Johnson to the Lords of Trade, August 30, 1764

Sir William Johnson to the Lords of Trade, August 30, 1764

Sir William Johnson to the Lords of Trade, August 30, 1764

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Date Made or Date Range: 1764-08-30
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"Documents relative to the colonial history of the state of New-York." Procured in Holland, England, and France by John Romeyn Brodhead and edited by F.B. O'Callaghan.

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Johnson recounts Niagara attendance, Covenant chain & need to purchase Indian's favour. Johnson references his last letters (re: Royal Proclamation) as basis he communicated for creating lasting peace.

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GKS Reference Number: 58848
How to Cite this Item

Sir William Johnson to the Lords of Trade, August 30, 1764. In “Documents relative to the colonial history of the state of New-York, Volume 7,” procured by John Romeyn Brodhead, edited by F.B. O'Callaghan, pg 648-650. Albany: Weed, Parsons, 1856. GKS ID: 58848.

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43.0703, -80.1184