Williams, Roger, fl. 1640-1667 to John Winthrop
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01590 Author/Creator: Williams, Roger, fl. 1640-1667 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 July 1640 ca Pagination: 1 p. 31 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Discusses the current behavior of the Native Americans in his area. Mentions struggles between the sachem Uncas, allied with the European settlers, and his enemy, Miantinomo. Postscript possibly refers to the efforts of King Charles I to restore High Church liturgy in Scotland. Written to Royal Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony Winthrop during (or shortly after) his second term. Date of composition may be 7 June 1640 instead of 6 July 1640. Williams was founder of Rhode Island.
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