Winslow family papers II, 1638-1760 ; bulk: 1638-1680.

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Winslow family papers II, 1638-1760 ; bulk: 1638-1680.

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Papers from colonial governors Edward and Josiah Winslow of Plymouth Colony from 1638-1680. Includes correspondence; land challenges; court documents; estate inventories; an official confession of insubordination signed by Josiah Winslow for refusing to fight against Native Americans during King Philip's War; correspondence and other documents related to Native American relations; and petitions addressed to governors Thomas Prence of Plymouth Colony, and John Winthrop of Massachusetts. Also includes a petition for Gen. John Winslow to receive compensation for his duties in the army, 1756-1760, and an index compiled by John Davis, 1792. Explanatory notes to the collection added by Charles Deane.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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