Social History
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Resolves Ratifying and Confirming A Treaty with the Penobscot Nation
- Resolves ratifying and confirming a treaty with the Penobscot Nation relating to the Act of Separation and Maine statehood.
1821
Petition of Joseph Butterfield regarding fish weirs in the Penobscot River depleting the salmon catch of tribes
- Petition of Joseph Butterfield regarding fish weirs in the Penobscot River depleting the salmon catch of tribes. Statement also made by Paul Dudley and Eben Webster.
1822
Letter from John Deane to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and officers of the Penobscot Tribe
- Correspondence from John G. Deane, Esq. to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and officers of the Penobscot Tribe regarding the proposed settlement up the Penobscot River and the construction of a military road. Deane conveys the State's proposal that the townships at the mouth of the Mattawamkeag be purchased for clearing and cultivation.
1829
Recommendation by Charles Peavey and Commissioners to Governor to withhold approval of lease of Pea Cove Islands
- Recommendation by Charles Peavey and Commissioners to Governor of Maine to withhold approval of the lease of Pea Cove Islands for timber booms previously promised by Mark Trafton, Agent to the Penobscot Tribe
1832
Memorial of certain members of the Penobscot Tribe against the power assumed by John Neptune
- Memorial of certain members of the Penobscot Tribe against the power assumed by John Neptune who took the great book of records and used it as evidence of authority to act for the tribe.
1832
Report of Commissioners Appointed to the Purchase of Lands Belonging to the Penobscot Tribe
- Report of Commissioners Amos Roberts and Thomas Bartlett appointed to purchase 4 townships north of the Piscataquis River belonging to the Penobscot Tribe
1833
Receipts Related to the Passamaquoddy Tribe
- Receipts dated circa 1834 relating to the Passamaquoddy Tribe.
1834
Letter from State Treasurer Mark Harris to Governor and Council in relation to investment of funds belonging to the Penobscot Tribe
- Letter from State Treasurer Mark Harris to Governor and Council in relation to investment of funds belonging to the Penobscot Tribe
1833
[Copy] Bond Given by the Commissioners to the Penobscot Tribe
- Copy of a bond given by the Commissioners to the Penobscot Tribe resulting from the sale of 4 townships to the State for $50,000, with interest to be disbursed to the tribe as needed
1833