Sir William Johnson to Thomas Gage, February 19, 1764

Sir William Johnson to Thomas Gage, February 19, 1764

Sir William Johnson to Thomas Gage, February 19, 1764

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Introduction

Letter from printed primary source

Date Made or Date Range: 1764-02-19
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

British policy to be communicated using Indigenous legal forms – belts etc. Also mention Indians want ‘use of letters.’ Content of planned treaty (Royal Proclamation ideas replicated).

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

Date of letter

GKS Reference Number: 58834
How to Cite this Item

Sir William Johnson to Thomas Gage, February 19, 1764. In “The papers of Sir William Johnson, Volume 4,” prepared for publication by the Division of Archives and History, pg 328-333. Albany: University of the State of New York, 1925. GKS ID: 58834.

Approximate Place of Origin

43.6, -71.9