Correspondence; Indians of North America; War; Scalping;
This letter, from a son to his father is conveying news of a surprise armed attack, under the command of General Scott, on an assembly of Native Americans that tragically culminated in their demise. The author interprets the massacre of the Native...
Churches; Religious communities; Religious facilities; Religious groups;
The letter when folded served as its own envelope. Mr. Henricus Dubois upon the Ganse- Plaats (literally, "place or square of the geese") is written on the back of the letter in one of the top central units. Henricus Dubois has been requested...