Title:
Letter written by John Eliot regarding Ninigret's sister
Date:
September 3, 1667
Scope & Content:
Mimeographed transcription of a letter written by John Eliot informing of an attack instigated by Ninigret's sister against 300 Nipmuc indians. They stole 130 pounds value of goods, including kettles, 8 guns, skins, and 30 acres of corn.
Eliot asks the commissioners of Hartford to assist the Nipmucs because they are being christianized.
Narragansett
2 pages
Eliot asks the commissioners of Hartford to assist the Nipmucs because they are being christianized.
Narragansett
2 pages
Object ID:
DOC.1667–07–03B
Object Name:
Letter
Collection:
Tribes – Narragansett 1
People:
Eliot, John
Ninigret
Pounding, Mr.
Ninigret
Pounding, Mr.
Search Terms:
Nipmuc
Praying indians
Praying indians