Title:
Letter from unnamed source concerning the troubles between Uncas/Mohegans and the Upper Indians
Date:
February 16, 1657
Scope & Content:
Letter transcription pertaining to the troubles between Uncas's Mohegans and the Upper Indians. Uncas is to have delivered wampum to the English, but the Upper Indians get word that Uncas will break his promise. The author of the letter is concerned that war will break out between the two Indian groups due to this "minor" issue.
1 page
1 page
Object ID:
DOC.1657–02–16A
Object Name:
Letter
Collection:
Tribes – Mohegan
People:
Mason, Major
Uncas
Narwotog
Gilbert, John
Griffen
Nolwatog
Uncas
Narwotog
Gilbert, John
Griffen
Nolwatog
Search Terms:
Pacomtuck Indians
Upper Indians
wampum
war
hunting
Hartford
Upper Indians
wampum
war
hunting
Hartford