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Title:
Letter dated 1644 by Pessicus and Callounicus
Date:
May 24, 1644
Scope & Content:
Mimeograph transcription of a letter concerning an upcoming General Court session in Massachusetts. The authors question why they are being told not to fight against their enemy, who is an "inhumane and crouel adversary". The authors may not be able to make the important General Court session because of the death of their brother, even though the outcome of the Court's ruling is very important to them.

Mohegan

1 page

Object ID:
DOC.1644–05–24A
Object Name:
Letter
Collection:
Tribes – Mohegan 2
People:
King Charles
Pessicus
Callounicus
Search Terms:
Nanheganset
Narragansett
cruelty
ransom
conquest