Title:
Letter from Richard Smith to Governor Trumbull
Date:
April 9, 1653
Scope & Content:
Mimeograph transcription of a letter from Richard Smith to Governor Trumbull concerning Nenicraft (Ninigret). The Indian sachem would like the Governor to know that he is not now nor will ever be in league with the Dutch and their Indians. He would also like to air a grievance against Uncas, whose men have been violent toward and stolen goods from the Narragansetts.
Mohegan
1 page
Mohegan
1 page
Object ID:
DOC.1653–04–09A
Object Name:
Letter
Collection:
Tribes – Mohegan 2
People:
Ninigret
Uncas
Smith, Richard
Uncas
Smith, Richard
Search Terms:
Cowcamquesset
Dutch Indians
wampum
canoes
Dutch Indians
wampum
canoes