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Wessells, Dirck, fl. 1687 to Thomas Dongan re: Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02001 Author/Creator: Wessells, Dirck, fl. 1687 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1687/07/18 Pagination: 1p. : address : Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Docketed on address leaf. Docket notes that the letter discusses a fight between the French and Indians.

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

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