Drake, Benjamin
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Sullivan, NY to Joshua Ferris
Collection
Identifier: Mss 805563.1
Mss 805563.1
Date(s):
1805-10-13
Abstract
Drake writes to Joshua Ferris concerning Oneida Indian territory he and his business partners wish to purchase. The plot, consisting of one half a million acres was located along the Oneida Creek flowing north into Oneida lake from the Seneca Turnpike. Drake also expresses his hope that Albany will change a law that allows the Company to purchase or lease the property from the Oneidas.