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Burnet, William (1688-1729) "Govr Burnets discourse wth 10 Sachims"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01377 Author/Creator: Burnet, William (1688-1729) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 1721/09/04 Pagination: 2p.+docket 32.7 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Outlines how relations between the French, English, and Indians are to proceed with regard to trade, and what precautions should be made if war becomes a threat. Docketed on verso.

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

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