Maris B. Pierce papers, [microform] 1787-1884, bulk 1833-1874. 1787-1884.

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Maris B. Pierce papers, [microform] 1787-1884, bulk 1833-1874. 1787-1884.

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Correspondence with government officials, census officials, Indians, Quakers, friends and relatives, 1834-1874; sermons, speeches and other writings; copies of New York State and federal laws and bills concerning Indians, 1850-1874; and papers concerning the Seneca Nation, including Council minutes, 1833-1865, treaties and agreements, 1787-1844, financial reports, letters, and mss. written by whites about the Senecas, 1807-1874. Subjects include Indian emigration, timber sales, schools, self-government and relations with the Ebenezers, Quakers and the Ogden Land Company.

2 boxes (1.0 linear ft.)

Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Seneca Nation.

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Pierce, M. B. (Maris Bryant), 1811-1874

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Clinton, George W. (George William), 1807-1885

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