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Gordon Patrick Letter, 1735

 Item
Identifier: MC-1954-77

Scope and Contents

This interesting letter (two page folio) from Patrick Gordon, Philadelphia, August 13, 1735, is addressed to Chief Shekallamy in reference to the evils caused by the sale of rum to the Indians. It appears that the chief complained to the governor about the indiscriminate sale of same. The chief used this as a pretext to sieze all the rum he could find.

Dates

  • Creation: 1735-08-13

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

In excellent condition.

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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