Native American Spies Report, 1709
Collection
Identifier: MC-1954-108
Scope and Contents
"Examination of some Indians in Relation to ye condition of ye French in Canada, at a Meeting of the Comm. for managing the Indian Affairs in Albany, 21 June 1709.” It is a report of the "Indian Spies" who had been sent into Canada to see the condition of the French defenses.
Dates
- Creation: 1709
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Extent
3 pages
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This letter came from the library of Sir R. Leicester Harmsworth and was sold at a public auction from Sotheby and Company in 1948.
Physical Description
In excellent condition, handsome in appearance, it is difficult to read because of the many flourishes in the manuscript and the many unfamiliar Indian names.
- 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