Military papers, 1766-1768.

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Military papers, 1766-1768.

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Papers concerning Major Robert Rogers' controversial command of Fort Michilimackinac and his court martial for treason in 1768 which resulted from his actions connected to the Indian trade. Included is one original document, a 1767 warrant of esteem from Major Rogers to Okimasy, a Menominee Indian. The bulk of the collection are negative photostat copies of papers held by the Canadian Archives, the Public Record Office in London, and the American Antiquarian Society.

0.2 c.f. (1 folder)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6852899

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795

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Johnson, William, 1715-1774

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British official in America. From the description of Receipt signed to an autograph letter signed (signature obliterated) dated Schonectady [sic] 24 December, 1764 : [n.p.], 1764 Dec. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270496465 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Johnson Hall, to an unidentified correspondent, 1769 Apr. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270487684 Sir William Johnson was a wealthy land owner and trader, controlling most of the lands in...