A letter from Nanticoke chiefs Cornelius Anderson, John Williams, and William Longfish to Maryland House of Delegates member William A. Stewart (spelled "Steward"). The letter was written by James N. Cusick, a "Nanticoke interpreter," on behalf of Nanticoke tribal leadership in New York and Canada. The letter was written in response to a rejected petition…

Letter from Nanticoke chiefs to William A. Stewart

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A letter from Nanticoke chiefs Cornelius Anderson, John Williams, and William Longfish to Maryland House of Delegates member William A. Stewart (spelled "Steward"). The letter was written by James N. Cusick, a "Nanticoke interpreter," on behalf of Nanticoke tribal leadership in New York and Canada. The letter was written in response to a rejected petition to the Maryland Legislature and requests further review of tribal claims for payment.

Creator

Anderson, Cornelius

Date

1853-04-05

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English

Extent

2 pages

Resource ID

9423

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