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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Letters [manuscript]: New York [State], to Gov. [William] Denny, 1757 Jan. 1 - 1758 Jan. 21 |
| Author | Loudoun, Earl of, John Campbell (1705-1782) |
| Date | View date in the chronology |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Description | From the Newberry Library Catalogue: Two letters, dated Jan. 1, 1757 and Jan. 21, 1758, written by John Campbell Loudoun to William Denny, Lieut. Governor of Pennsylvania. The first letter, in Loudoun’s hand, informs Denny about current political matters and that certain letters have been recently intercepted. In the second letter, Loudoun requests, on Sir William Johnson’s behalf, that Denny use all necessary influence to halt any private negotiations with the Indians comprising the Five Nations. |
| Names | Johnson, Sir, William (1715-1774); Denny, William (b.1718) |
| Places | Pennsylvania, New York, United States |
| Keywords | British Colonialism, British North America, politics, French and Indian Wars, war, warfare, warrior, negotiation, alliance |
| Theme | American Indians and the European Powers; Military Encounters: Conflicts, Rebellions and Alliances |
| Tribe / Nation | Go to Tribes and Nations page |
| Culture Area | Northeast |
| Additional Information | John Campbell Loudoun, British officer, served as commander-in-chief of all military forces during the French and Indian War from Mar. 1756 to Dec. 1757. |
| Library | The Newberry Library |
| Copyright | The Newberry Library |
| Collection | The Edward E. Ayer Collection |
| Reference | VAULT box Ayer MS 529 |
| Catalogue Link | The Newberry Library Catalogue |