Lord, Hugh (fl. 1773) [Deed of land sale from the various Illinois tribes to signed at Fort Gage, with totems of Indian leaders]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05660 Author/Creator: Lord, Hugh (fl. 1773) Place Written: Ellis Grove, Illinois Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 20 July 1773 Pagination: 1 sheet ; 93 x 39 x 63 cm. Order a Copy
Records a land sale made by the chiefs of several Illinois tribes to several individuals listed. Lists the goods the Indians received and the boundaries of the land. Signed by the commander of Illinois country, Hugh Lord, other grantees, and chiefs of Kaskaskias, Pewariah and Cahogias tribes. Notarized by James Biddle.
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