Letter from John Hay to Lieutenant Governor Hamilton regarding trade with Indians discussing the character of the traders and the effects on the Indians, July 3, 1785

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 41

Identifier: 4026.5147

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Description

Letter from John Hay of Detroit to Lieutenant Governor Hamilton concerning trade with the Native Americans. The character of the traders and the subsequent effects of these character tendencies on the Native Americans is considered. Also, there is mention of "suspected persons" and military movements within the letter.

Dates

July 3, 1785

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