Sullivan, NY to Joshua Ferris
Collection
Identifier: Mss 805563.1
Mss 805563.1
Description
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.
Dates
- 1805-10-13
Creator
- Drake, Benjamin (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1 letter ; 33 x 18 cm.
Language of Materials
English
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