Eleazar Williams papers, 1758-1858.

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Eleazar Williams papers, 1758-1858.

Three letters (1812-1858) and a claim decision (contemporary copy, 1838), together with twenty-nine sermons, letters, autobiographical excerpts, documents, essays, Indian language mss., etc., originally contained in a scrapbook (1758-1846) consisting of materials by Williams, documents pertaining to Oneida and Menominee affairs, and mss. by and about Williams family members.

0.4 linear feet (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7433157

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