Social History
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Letter from Governor Gilmer to Governor Kent Demanding Extradition of Philbrook and Kellerun
- Letter from Governor Gilmer to Governor Kent demanding extradition of Philbrook and Kellerun, as, in Gilmer's opinion, the objections of Kent's predecessor Governor Dunlap had been removed.
1838
Copy of a Letter to Massachusetts in Relation to the Indian Subsidies
- Copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in relation to payment of Indian subsidies and the separation of Maine from Massachusetts.
1820
Statement Regarding Fishing Rights in the Penobscot River
- Statement of Penobscot Indian title to certain islands in the Penobscot River for the purposes of fishing signed by George W. Coffin, Land Agent for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
1830
Letter from John G. Deane, Esq. to Secretary of State Edward Russell regarding commission and funds
- Correspondence from John Deane of Ellsworth to Secretary of State recommending Joshua W. Hathaway or John Chamberlain as commissioner of justice.
1830
Letter from Virgil Barber to Governor Hunton
- Letter from Virgil Barber to Governor Hunton, enclosing correspondence to Samuel Hussey from Daniel Davis and others regarding the actions of Indian Agent Ebenezer Pope.
1830
Extract from the Treaty between Massachusetts and the Penobscot Tribe Regarding Articles of Production
- Extract of a circa 1795 treaty between Massachusetts and the Penobscot Tribe regarding articles of agricultural production to be distributed to the tribe four times per year beginning in October. Document is not dated. Copied circa 1830 by Samuel Hussey, Indian Agent
1830
Report of Agent Mark Trafton to Secretary of State asking about proceeds from timber sales and for provisions for tribe
- Report of Agent Mark Trafton to Maine Secretary of State asking about proceeds from timber sales and for provisions for the Penobscot Tribe as fishing is poor
1832
Letter from Agent Mark Trafton to Governor Samuel Smith regarding two petitions from the Penobscot Tribe
- Letter from Agent Mark Trafton to Governor Samuel Smith regarding the two petitions. See also 29-29134-F035-I001 and 29-29134-F037-I001 for related correspondence.
1833