Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series contains Indian treaties or deeds of cession and related documents filed by the secretary of state. The native groups involved in the treaties filed in this series were the Oneida, Brothertown, Stockbridge, Cayuga, Mohawk, Seneca, and Onondaga Indians, and the Seven Nations of Canada. The "treaties" generally take the form of a deed of cession from the sachems, chiefs, and warriors of a particular nation or group to the people of the state of New York.
Creator:
Title:
Original Indian treaties and deeds
Quantity:

1.1 cubic feet

787 items

Quantity:

2 volume(s)

Quantity:

1 35mm microfilm roll(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1703-1847
Bulk Dates:
(bulk 1802-1847)
Series Number:
A4609