Letter, 1796 June 26, Fort Schuyler, to Rev. Morse, Whites-town.

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Letter, 1796 June 26, Fort Schuyler, to Rev. Morse, Whites-town.

As agent for Indian affairs, he will be detained at the Fort for a week, but hopes to travel to Schenectady. Mentions Dr. Belknap.

2 p. on 1 fold. leaf. 24 cm.

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