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
- Gordon, Patrick, approximately 1644-1736 (Person)
- Shikellamy, 1728-1748 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
In excellent condition.
Topical
- 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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1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441