John McKesson papers, 1714-1791, pertaining to Indian affairs 1714-1791

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John McKesson papers, 1714-1791, pertaining to Indian affairs 1714-1791

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These papers include correspondence and reports of proceedings concerning Indian affairs. Miscellaneous materials, mostly 1778-1791, of Timothy Pickering, Henry Knox, William Hardenburgh, John Taylor and others. Includes 94 pages, account of meeting with the Indians at Fort Stanwix, New York, June 1, 1790, and 47 pages of miscellaneous material.

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McKesson, John, 1734-1798

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John McKesson was a New York attorney, and secretary of the Provincial Congress. From the guide to the John McKesson papers, 1714-1791, pertaining to Indian affairs, 1714-1791, (American Philosophical Society) Attorney, New York City. From the description of Register of John McKesson's cases, Mayor's Court (Common Pleas), New York City, 1761-1768. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58758779 New York City attorney, secretary to th...

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

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Timothy Pickering (b. July 17, 1745, Salem, MA–d. January 29, 1829, Salem, MA) was a politician from Massachusetts who served as the third United States Secretary of State under Presidents George Washington and John Adams. He also represented Massachusetts in both houses of Congress as a member of the Federalist Party. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Pickering began a legal career after graduating from Harvard University. He won election to the Massachusetts General Court and served as a cou...