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Declaration against eastern Indians, 1722

Title:
Declaration against eastern Indians, 1722
Creator:
Shute, Samuel, 1662-1742
Accession / Call Number:
S 1996.582.56
Object ID:
S 1996.582.56
Date:
1722
Type of Material:
textual record
Physical Description:
1 broadside ; 17 x 13
Language:
English
Scope and Content:
Declaration dated 1722 from Samuel Shute, Governor in Chief of Massachusetts, against the Eastern-Indians declaring that the Eastern-Indians are hereby rebels, traitors, and enemies to his Majesty King George due to their hostility, attacks, and abuse to the government of Massachusetts and its people. The declaration goes on to state Friend-Indians are exempt and under the protection of the government if they follow regulations such as not moving away from their plantations.
Locations:
Boston, MA
Terms of Use:
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Restrictions:
Available for research.
Level Description:
Item
Box Number:
6
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