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New York Colony Commissioners of Indian Affairs Minutes and Recorded Documents


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

Summary:
The Commissioners of Indian Affairs conducted negotiations and exchanged communications with the Five Nations as agents of the Governor of New York. The records in this series include minutes of resolutions and other actions; summaries of Indian affairs, particularly during wartime; detailed proceedings of formal conferences and informal meetings with nations or groups of chiefs; copies or summaries of letters to the Governor, other officials, and Indian nations; instructions for Indian agents and interpreters; and a few proclamations.
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New York Colony Commissioners of Indian Affairs minutes and recorded documents
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0.1 cubic feet

Quantity:

2 35mm microfilm roll(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1723-1761
Series Number:
B2309

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Contents

Accretion: B2309-11
Home: 1472; Current: 1472

  

Dates Contents
1722/23 January 7-1732 September 4 Minutes and Recorded Documents
1732 May 28-1744 September 29 Minutes and Recorded Documents
Home: 1472; Current: 1472

  

Dates Contents
1744 October-1748 July 27 Minutes and Recorded Documents
1737 June 24-1745 October Minutes and Recorded Documents
1755 May 15-1757 March 8 Minutes and Recorded Documents
1757 March 10-1761 July Minutes and Recorded Documents
1761 February 17-July Minutes and Recorded Documents