- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD207-PD232
- Chiefs of the Seven Nations Indians, Sault St. Louis to Earl of Gosford (including Algonquins and Nipissings of Lake of Two Mountains)
Chiefs of the Seven Nations Indians, Sault St. Louis to Earl of Gosford (including Algonquins and Nipissings of Lake of Two Mountains)
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- Held by
- Queen's University Archives via Queen's University Archives
- Dates
- 3 Feb 1837 (indexed as 1837)
- Level
- item
- Extent
- 1 item of textual record
- Scope & content
- Enclosure 17: [included with document dated 13 July 1837. Earl of Gosford to Lord Glenelg] Petition: [French] from the Seven Nations Indians assembled at Sault St. Louis indicating unhappiness with cancellation of "presents" to their children born after next May 1st; stating that these presents are considered a debt to be paid by the British Gov't, and are not a favour, due to the fact that they have given up their hunting lands to the Gov't. Further indicating effects of European settlement as to loss of game and livelihood. Asking that Governor approach the King with their grievances.
- Location
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- Language
- English
- Harvested
- 2026-10-18T11:46:29Z · source datestamp 2025-07-14T19:18:04Z · ead