Newberry Library - Letter New York, N.Y., to Peter Collinson, London, Eng., 1756 Apr. 23

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Open book Letter New York, N.Y., to Peter Collinson, London, Eng., 1756 Apr. 23

Title Letter New York, N.Y., to Peter Collinson, London, Eng., 1756 Apr. 23

Creator Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776

Date 1756

Place New York (State), New York (State)--New York, Pennsylvania

Language English

Subjects Indians of North America

Description Forms part of the Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)
Letter divided into two sheets and tipped in volume with title, "Cadwallader Colden Holograph Letter 1756," and with spine title, "Cadwall. Colden."
Text of letter on p. [1]-[3]; address on p. [4]
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Summary April 23, 1756, letter from Cadwallader Colden to his regular correspondent, Peter Collinson, a prominent London merchant and natural scientist, regarding Indian attacks and colonial defense during the initial stages of the French and Indian War, the death of a close friend, James Alexander, and revisions to his Principles of action in matter (published 1751). Colden discusses his Indian-provoked exile from his Orange County, N.Y., home; compares the defensive policies of Pennsylvania and New York and questions the unspecified conduct of Benjamin Franklin in regard to the former; explores the reasons for the lack of martial spirit in the colonies; and emphasizes the necessity of Great Britain's active intervention.

Biographical/Historical Note Colonial New York philosopher and scientist, and political official.

Extent 1 item (1 folded sheet (4 p.)) ; 31 cm

Format Correspondence, Manuscripts, American

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

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Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Call Number Ayer MS 178

BibID 136934

Size 2090px × 3480px 20.83 MB

IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Filename 991369348805867_Ayer_MS_178_00001.tif

Unique Identifier NL11IA0F