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Sir William Johnson letters, 1755-1773

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Title Sir William Johnson letters, 1755-1773

Creator Johnson, William, 1715-1774

Date 1755-1773

Place Massachusetts, New York (State), New York (State)--Rome--Fort Stanwix, Northeastern States, Pennsylvania

Language English

Subjects Conestoga Massacre, Pa., 1763, Great Britain, Indian traders, Indians of North America, Land companies

Description formerly known as Ayer MS 457 and Ayer MS 458.
All but one letter published in The Papers of Sir William Johnson, 1921-1965.

Summary Miscellaneous collection of twelve letters written by Sir William Johnson between 1755 and 1773. The content of most of the correspondence relates to the French and Indian War, Indian treaties and conferences, the Conestoga Massacre (1763), land patents, and the appointment of Johnson's successor. Correspondents include: Cadwallader Colden, George Croghan, Thomas Gage, Peter Gilman, Richard Gridley, Hubert Marshall, John Penn, William Shirley, Henry Van Schaack, John Watts, and Thomas Wharton.

Biographical/Historical Note Military commander during the French and Indian War. Sir William Johnson, 1715-1774, was Superintendent of Indian Affairs, played a significant role in the colonial history of New York.

Extent 0.2 linear feet (12 items in 1 box)

Format Correspondence, Treaties

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection

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BibID 141976

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 2593px × 4026px 29.88 MB

Filename 991419768805867_Ayer_MS_456_fol_002_00001.tif

Unique Identifier NL11IBA3