American Indian file, 1634-1913, (bulk 1780-1850).

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American Indian file, 1634-1913, (bulk 1780-1850).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122499753

General file of miscellaneous pieces and four small groups of papers concerning Indians east of the Mississippi River. The transfers of land in New England, New York, and Michigan described in deeds, surveys, and treaties is the main subject of the file, which also contains information on Indian ethnology and military and political affairs, negotiations, as reflected in treaties, agreements, proclamations, etc. Although tribes belonging to the Iroquian language family, including the Cherokees, are the most fully represented, Algonquian family, especially in the Great Lakes region, are also covered.

328 pieces.3 boxes.17 bound volumes.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6737026

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