John Johnston letter
Collection — Folder: S3011
Identifier: S3011
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a Photostat copy of an October 1, 1810 letter acknowledging receipt of merchandise from John Johnston, Indian Agent.
Dates
- 1810/10/01
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
John Johnston was an Indian agent who served with Anthony Wayne in his 1792-1793 campaign against the Indians of the Northwest. For eleven years, John Johnston was Canal Commissioner of Ohio. In 1841, he was commissioned to treaty with the Ohio Indians to achieve their removal.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Sam R. Taylor on 1931/12/22.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 2006/03 by Christina Baich. EAD finding aid created in 2006/03 by Christina Baich. EAD finding aid revised 2015/11/12 by Brittany Kropf.
- Title
- John Johnston letter
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
