Correspondence relating to Indian and military affairs at Machias, 1776-1783.

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Correspondence relating to Indian and military affairs at Machias, 1776-1783.

Series consists of correspondence from Allan and other officers in the Eastern Department to Massachusetts officials, with occasional replies, as located in: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Massachusetts archives collection (M-Ar(45X)), v. 144, 146, 197, 198, 201, and 205.

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