Letter book, 1762, Jan. 1-1765, Dec. 22.

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Letter book, 1762, Jan. 1-1765, Dec. 22.

"Copy book of letters" of John Watts contains important business letters containing much political news of New York, the Indian Wars, attitude towards the Stamp Act, etc. Includes alphabetical index.

1 v. (276 p.) ; 13 x 8 in.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7767687

Churchill County Museum

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Great Britain

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This historic document, considered by many to be the cornerstone of English liberty, was the result of demands made by the English barons at the beginning of the 13th century for rights and guarantees against the exactions of the m̀onarchy' in the person of King John. It consists of a preamble and 63 clauses. Also includes facsimile of Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral (acquired 1964). From the description of Magna Carta [manuscript]. 1215. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record i...

Watts, John, 1715-1789

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Merchant and member of the Governor's Council of New York. Watts had business connections in the West Indies and England and with contractors for supplying money and provisions to British forces in the Colonies. From the description of Letter book, 1762, Jan. 1-1765, Dec. 22. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58661293 ...