Calendar of the Sir William Johnson manuscripts in the New York state library

By Richard E. Day

Book Overview

Step into the paper trail of empire and alliance. Here are the working notes of a frontier world, organised with precision. For readers drawn to raw sources behind national myths, this is the guide that opens the door. Documents speak; history answers back. Richard E. Day's Calendar of the Sir William Johnson manuscripts in the New York State Library is a manuscript calendar volume that maps letters, reports, and memoranda from one of the most influential figures in 18th century New York. As an archival finding aid and historical manuscripts catalog, it guides you through sir william johnson correspondence and related iroquois diplomacy records, revealing how land, trade, war, and negotiation shaped the colonial American frontier. Each entry points the way to names, places, and dates that bring colonial New York history into focus, whether you are browsing with curiosity or pursuing a targeted enquiry. It rewards slow reading as much as quick consultation. Beyond its practical usefulness as a research reference for historians and students, this calendar is a window onto British colonial administration at ground level: the networks of interpreters, officers, merchants, and Haudenosaunee leaders who decided daily outcomes. It is equally valuable for genealogy and local history, helping trace settlements, family connections, and community disputes preserved in the New York State Library's holdings. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935370006X
• ISBN13: 9789353700065
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"