Contributing Institution
Maine State Archives
Document Type
Text
Identifier
29134-F036
Exact Creation Date
6-18-1833
Language
English
Location
Penobscot County
Keywords
Wabanaki; Native Americans; Land; Indians; Penobscot Nation
Disciplines
History | Indigenous Studies | United States History
Recommended Citation
Penobscot Nation and Trafton, Mark, "1833-06-18 Remonstrance of the Penobscot Tribe (two petitions from the Penobscot Tribe against the illegal sale of their land)" (1833). Documents. 50.
https://digitalmaine.com/native_tribal_docs/50
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Description
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.
Letter from Agent Mark Trafton to Governor Samuel Smith regarding the two petitions.
See also 29134-F035 and 29134-F037 for related correspondence.