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New Jersey Organization for Helping the Indians Papers, 1757

 Collection
Identifier: MC-1964-153

Scope and Contents

This manuscript (7 pp.) is a proposal and constitution for the "New Jersey Organization for Helping the Indians." Written during the French and Indian War, it was intended to help bring about improved living conditions for the native New Jersey Indians. Along with the document is a letter (not signed) citing objections to the proposed association.

Dates

  • Creation: 1757

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Extent

2 items

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

Very fragile with the edges of some pages missing.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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