Holland, Henry, fl. 1721 to Robert Livingston re: unfair practices in trade with the Indians

GLC03107.02144

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GLC#
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Type
Letters
Date
1721/06/16
Author/Creator
Holland, Henry, fl. 1721
Title
to Robert Livingston re: unfair practices in trade with the Indians
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
1p. : docket : Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 18.8 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
Native Americans

Holland complains of unfair trading practices with the Indians, and asks that an act be passed requiring all suspected traders to exonerate themselves on oath. He notes that this is the only way to maintain fair and regulated trade.

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