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Wyandotte Papers, 1805-1855

 Collection
Identifier: MC-1964-229

Scope and Contents

There are two treaties among these items. One is dated May 16, 1836; the other is an original document on parchment, dated July 4, 1805, between the United States of America and the chiefs and head men of the WYandot, Ottawa, Chippeway, Munsee, Delaware, Shawnee, and Potawatomi Nations "...holden at Fort Industry on the Miami of the Lake..." The Indian Signatures are in pictogram style. A copy of the laws relating trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes is in another of the documents.

Dates

  • Creation: 1805 - 1855

Conditions Governing Access

Access requires an appointment.

Extent

4 items

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository

Contact:
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