Papers relating to dispute with Guy Johnson, 1775 Feb. 14-Aug. 25.

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Papers relating to dispute with Guy Johnson, 1775 Feb. 14-Aug. 25.

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Copies, apparently made and annotated by Kirkland, of letters between him and Johnson, and narrative passages perhaps taken from his diary. Johnson, the Superintendant of Indian Affairs, told Kirkland he had received reports that Kirkland was meddling in political relations with the Indians and eventually ordered him to leave New York. Kirkland denied the accusations, accused Johnson of slandering him, and appealed to the Oneidas for help. They and the rest of the Six Nations of the Iroquois decided to ask Kirkland to stay and to defend him against Johnson. The final page contains the first part of an excerpt from "Governour Johnston's" speech in the House of Commons, 6 Oct. 1775, concerning the strength of the American defense against the Royal Navy.

20 p. in case ; 27 cm.

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Kirkland, Samuel, 1741-1808

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Great Britain. Royal Navy

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Johnson, Guy, approximately 1740-1788

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