Journal, 1766-1767.

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Journal, 1766-1767.

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Rogers' Michillimackinac Journal, 1766-1767, is divided into two sections: one records his transactions with the Indians which led to charges of treason and dishonesty by Sir William Johnson (1715-1774), superintendent of Indian Affairs, whom Rogers frequently mentions in the journal; the other section contains his report to the Board of Trade (apparently never presented) calling for a combined military and civil government for Michillimackinac with himself as governor. The first section includes comments on Rogers' visits to Indian tribes and speeches delivered, periodic councils of Indians held at Fort Michillimackinac (the largest gathering of North American Indians ever recorded up to that time), the poor conditions of the various Algonquin tribes, and the fierce competiton between the English and French for the Indian trade. The narrative contains graphic portrayals of the deceit so characteristic of the Indian trade and the supplies, including rum, which Rogers frequently doled out to Indians in order to control them and win their trade.

1 folder (34 leaves) ; oversize.

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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...

Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795

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Robert Rogers was a soldier and frontiersman. From the description of An estimate of the fur and peltry trade in the district of Michilimackinac, according to the bounds and limits, assign'd to it by the French, when under their government; together with an account of the situation and names of the several out-posts, 1767. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122632774 Major Robert Rogers (1731-1795), colonial ranger, Indian trader, frontiersman, and...