William Petty Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC-1948-171
Scope and Contents
These papers present plans for the management of the Indians of North America submitted for the consideration of the Earl of Shelburne. Included are proposals for taking the Island of New Orleans and re-taking the Province of West Florida (1780). Two memorials deal with the merchants trading in South Carolina and Georgia, and relate to lands ceded by the Creek and Cherokee Indians for the purpose of discharging their debts to the traders.
Dates
- Creation: 1780 - 1782
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Extent
3 items
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired from the Sotheby sale of 1948 from the Harmsworth Library.
Physical Description
In good condition.
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
Contact:
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441