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Letter [manuscript] : New York, [N.Y.], to Peter Collinson, London, [Eng.], 1756 Apr. 23.

Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776, author.
Contributor:
Edward E. Ayer Collection (Newberry Library), owner.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768.
Collinson, Peter.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Franklin, Benjamin.
Indians of North America--Wars--1750-1815.
Indians of North America.
Great Britain--Colonies--America.
Great Britain.
Physical Description:
1 online resource.
Production:
[New York : producer not identified, 1756]
Summary:
April 23, 1756, letter from Cadwallader Colden to his regular correspondent, Peter Collinson, a prominent London merchant and natural scientist, regarding Indian attacks and colonial defense during the initial stages of the French and Indian War, the death of a close friend, James Alexander, and revisions to his Principles of action in matter (published 1751).
Notes:
Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America was originally published in 2013, as American Indian Histories and Cultures. The title was changed in 2024.
AM reference: VAULT Ayer MS 178.
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