Letter from Wm. W. Breed to Charles A. Grignon

Name/Title

Letter from Wm. W. Breed to Charles A. Grignon

Entry/Object ID

BC.2010.022.346.15

Tags

Copyright Restriction

Scope and Content

Single page, typed correspondence (copy) that is addressed "Stockbridge, May 29, 1849, Mr. Charles A. Grignon, Interpreter". Requesting Grignon to go to the Fox River and investigate the encroachment of white settlers on Menominee lands. They are trying to plough and cultivate the land which is causing issues. It asks him to "endeavor to restrain them [the Menominee] from committing deprecations on the White population and inform them that this agency will protect them in the premises and that notice of the trespass has been forwarded to Washington for advice and assistance." It is signed "Very respectfully, Your Obt. Serv., Wm. W. Breed" which is crossed out and written "Bruce" over it.

Collection

Brothertown Collection

Cataloged By

Schmit, Aurora

Category

Correspondence

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

May 29, 1849

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Digital Only

Date

08/18/2023

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Grignon, Charles A.

Reproductions

Notes

Brothertown Indian Nation holds physical copies and copyright; contact Brothertown for reproductions and publishing

Created By

cgerzet1@oneidanation.org

Create Date

08/18/2023

Updated By

cgerzet1@oneidanation.org

Update Date

06/21/2024