Joseph Martin Letter, 1785-03-12
Item
Identifier: MC-1954-133
Scope and Contents
A letter to Alexander Martin, Governor of North Carolina, regarding a proposed Indian treaty.
Dates
- Creation: 1785-03-12
Creator
- Martin, Joseph, 1740-1808 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Martin was one of three commissioners appointed by the governor of Virginia to treat with the Southern Indians. In that same year North Carolina also engaged his services as agent among the Cherokees and Chickamaugas. In 1785, as commissioner of the National Government, he engaged in the negotiation of the Treaty of Hopewell.
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The letter has been well cared for and is in good condition. A typescript accompanies the original.
- 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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Tulsa Ok 74127
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1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441