Penobscot Indian treaty and release, 1818-1820.

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Penobscot Indian treaty and release, 1818-1820.

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Series includes an 1818 agreement in which the Penobscot Indians released Penobscot River lands to the Commonwealth for payment and an 1820 release from payment on condition that the 1818 agreement be honored by the new state of Maine.

2 leaves : parchment (1 folder ; 29 x 39 cm.)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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