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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.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Wabanaki Tribes Petitions and Correspondence


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.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Wabanaki Tribes Petitions and Correspondence


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
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Wabanaki Tribes Petitions and Correspondence


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
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Wabanaki Tribes Petitions and Correspondence


Seth W. Smith submits affidavits defending himself against fraud charges
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Wabanaki Tribes Petitions and Correspondence




Report of the School Committee of Perry in relation to the Passamaquoddy School
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Wabanaki Tribes Petitions and Correspondence


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.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Wabanaki Tribes Petitions and Correspondence


Petition of the Penobscot Tribe to the Governor in Relation to the Sale of Their Lands to the State (2/2)
Two petitions from the Penobscot Tribe against the illegal sale of their land without the tribe's understanding or consent, and deceptive practices of Thomas Bartlett and Mr. Lovejoy. See also 29-29134-F035-I001 and 29-29134-F037-I001 for related correspondence.
  • Type: OBJECT
  • Collection: Wabanaki Tribes Petitions and Correspondence