Sir William Johnson, letter, to Eleazar Wheelock, 1766 June 19
Date19 June, 1766
ms number766369.3
abstractJohnson writes to say that he is in council with some of the Six Nations regarding an "unhappy affair," and that Deacon Thomas was detained on his way to visit Wheelock.
handwritingHandwriting is informal though mostly clear and legible. The text is dimmed slightly be earlier preservation work.
paperLarge sheet folded in half to make four pages appears to be in good condition; however, it has been heavily reinforced, which renders the condition difficult to gauge.
inkBrown ink is dimmed somewhat by earlier preservation work.
signatureAbbreviated.
noteworthyWhen Johnson refers to the "2 Castles," he is referring to both Canajoharie and Fort Hunter. The words “Ind. Miʃ.” is written in pencil on two verso.
Modernized Version Deletions removed; additions added in; modern spelling and capitalization added; unfamiliar abbreviations expanded.