Title:
Letter by John Winthrop to the Lords Commissioners on Trade
Date:
February 4, 1696/7
Scope & Content:
Mimeographed transcription of a letter written by John Winthrop Jr. to the Lords Commissioners on Trade regarding the right of Connecticut to arm itself and choose its own leaders and commanders. The imposing of a general over the men, with the power to lead and carry them out of the colony, will not please the men. If a general is still going to be appointed, Winthrop asks that he can not raise troops or ammunition without the advise and consent of the governor and council of the colony.
Mohegan
1 page
Mohegan
1 page
Object ID:
DOC.1696/7–02–04A
Object Name:
Letter
Collection:
Tribes – Mohegan 8 UNCAS
People:
Winthrop, John
Search Terms:
army
militia
militia