Indian Presents, 1710
Collection
Identifier: 78
Scope and Contents
This document is endorsed: "Presents to ye Indians sent in ye Expedition to Annapolis {Royal, Nova Scotia)." The Indians in question accompanied Sir Francis Nicholson in his expedition against Acadia {Nova Scotia). He captured Port Royal in 1710 and renamed it Annapolis Royal in honor of Queen Anne.
The presents include paint, cloth, Indian kettles, "sloping knives," powder, looking glasses, and 500 tomahawks. It also lists "500 Fusees, Delivered out of the Queen's Store at the Tower."
Dates
- Creation: 1710
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
The document is one leaf, folio, and has been mended where it had split at a fold. Otherwise it is in good condition.
Subject
- Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728 (Person)
- 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