SENECA NATION OF NEW YORK INDIANS. Message from the President of the United States, transmitting a communication from the Secretary of the Interior,,,, March 1, 1882.
Washington DC: USGPO, 1882. First Edition. Softcover. 12pp, removed from a nonce volume; spine reinforced with archival paper. "At a meeting of the Council of the Seneca Nation of New York Indians held at their council-house on the Allegany Reservation, December 22, 1881," the Council resolved to oppose passage of Senate bill 19 because they saw no way that it would benefit them. The bill in question was "to provide for the allotment of lands to Indians on the various reservations, and to extend the protection of the laws of the States and Territories over the Indians...." The Council stated in effect that the Indians were happy with the way matters stood. Self-wrappers. 9" x 5.75" Very Good. Item #040118
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