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Samson Occom, letter, to Benoni Occom, 1791 January 17
Manuscript Number791117
Date17 January 1791
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AbstractOccom writes that he is attending on the Assembly in New York about land, and urges Benoni to write and say whether or not he will come to Oneida. He also notes that he does not think he will live much longer.
State of New York, resolution, 1791 February 24
Manuscript Number791174
Date24 February 1791
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AbstractThe NY State Assembly and Senate grant Occom 15 pounds to pay his expenses in attending the legislature on behalf of the Brothertown and New Stockbridge Indians. Also, Samson Occom’s receipt for the sum.