George Cartwright Manuscript, approximately 1780
Item
Identifier: MC-1954-32
Scope and Contents
This original handwritten manuscript written by George Cartwright is entitled "The Case of the Wild or Red Indians of Newfoundland with a Plan for their relief."
The writer gives a description of the Indians of Newfoundland and then relates the barbarous cruelties and murders committed on them by the English traders and others. It concludes with suggestions by him for their relief against such atrocities.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1780
Creator
- Cartwright, George, 1739-1819 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Biographical / Historical
Cartwright was formerly an officer in the British Army and made six expeditions to Newfoundland and Labrador between 1770 and 1786.
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Excellent condition.
- 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