William Johnson Letter, 1767
Item
Identifier: MC-1954-114
Scope and Contents
A letter to Charles Read commending him for the speedy execution of the man who had murdered an Oneida Indian. Sir William assures Mr. Read that such a laudable example will have its good consequences and he "shall make proper use of it at my first Genl. Congress with the whole Six Nations."
Dates
- Creation: 1767
Creator
- Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Sir William Johnson was Superintendent of Indian Affairs and owner of a landed estate in the colony of New York.
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Fragile condition.
Subject
- Read, Charles (Person)
- 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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1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441