Winthrop, John, 1588-1649 to Nathaniel Rich

GLC01105

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GLC#
GLC01105
Type
Letters
Date
May 22, 1634
Author/Creator
Winthrop, John, 1588-1649
Title
to Nathaniel Rich
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 20 cm
Language
English

One letter from John Winthrop to Nathaniel Rich dated May 22, 1834. Describes the agricultural developments, establishing a local government and church system. Mentions that most local indigenous people had died from smallpox which he felt allowed them to take over their land more easily.

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