Title:
Letter written by James Avery to John Winthrop regarding Pequot complaints
Date:
February 17, 1664/5
Scope & Content:
Mimeographed transcription of a letter written by James Avery discussing Pequot complaints. Avery discusses the treatment the Pequots are receiving regarding land, and the case of Wathumganit who committed rape on Cassacinamon's wife. Avery ponders how these occurrences help in converting the indians.
Pequot
1 page
Pequot
1 page
Object ID:
DOC.1664/5–02–17C
Object Name:
Letter
Collection:
Tribes – Pequot, Eastern: Early Record
People:
Cassasinamon
Chesbrough
Wathumganit
Robin
Denison, George
Minor
Stanton
Garrett, Harmon
Chesbrough
Wathumganit
Robin
Denison, George
Minor
Stanton
Garrett, Harmon
Search Terms:
Pequot
rape
Poquatuck
rape
Poquatuck