Eliot, John, 1604-1690
Dates
- Existence: 1604 - 1690
Biography
John Eliot was a Puritan missionary to the American Indians and the founder of Roxbury Latin School in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1645.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John Eliot statement
Collection
Identifier: Mss 659312
Mss 659312
Date(s):
1659-05-12
Scope and Contents
Statement by John Eliot to the General Court of Massachusetts, summarizing circumstances of a raid upon the subjects of Chief Josias by the Mohegans under chief Uncas, and requests, on behalf of the victims, their action in the matter.
Accompanying typed note suggests memorandum may be addressed on the Indian's behalf to the Society for Propagating the Gospel in New England.
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