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...
Bill documenting the sale of an eleven year old female slave named Gin, dated March 16, 1790. She was sold from John De Witt to Ann Bevier for twenty-five pounds.
Bill documenting the sale of a 24 year old slave named Ben dated March 28, 1785. He was sold from the Van Bunchoten family, from Dutchess County, to Philip Bevier, from Ulster County. Ben was sold for 100 pounds.
A close up of the Erskine-De Witt map, focusing on Dobbs Ferry. Simeon deWitt, 1756-1834, was Geographer and Surveyor General of the Continental Army. Colonial Robert Erskine, 1735-1780, was an engineer from Scotland whoe came to Ringwood, N.J....
Part of a map focusing on Dobbs Ferry and the area south of it. A map drawn by Robert Erskine, Geographer and Surveyor General of the Continental Army.
