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20 July 1773

Hugh, fl. 1773

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deed of land sale from the various Illinois tribes to signed at Fort Gage, with totems of Indian leaders]

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 Kazachok, Pewariah and Cahogias tribes. Notarized by James Biddle.

GLC05660

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