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Huddy, Charles, fl. 1713 to Richard Ingoldesby re: mischief of Johannis Lucas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02110 Author/Creator: Huddy, Charles, fl. 1713 Place Written: Fort Hunter, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/02/27 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 15.3 cm Order a Copy

Huddy writes that Johannis Lucas spread rumors among the 5 Nations, telling them that the English planned to take their land away. Consquently, discontent has spread and many Indians, including the Skachtkook Indians, appear to be removing to other areas.

Ingoldesby, Richard, -1719

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