Papers of Sir William Johnson

[Yanky]

"'The papers of Sir William Johnson' published in 14 volumes, including a General Index, were edited under the direction of the New York State Historian from 1921-1965. Valuable for colonial research, the earliest six volumes have been out-of-print for years, unavailable for sale from the New York State Education Department.

"The complete 14 volume set, along with the 'Calendar of the Sir William Johnson manuscripts in the New York State Library' compiled by Richard E. Day in 1909, is now available online in PDF format from the New York State Library's digital media management system at http://purl.org/net/nysl/nysdocs/423659." -- From the New York State Library

I could have posted this in "The Northern Campaigns," even though Johnson died in 1774, just because he and his family's effects on the Iroquois, New York's frontier, and the Revolution were so huge.

[markpeters]

Yanky,

This appears to be a great resource, and thanks for sharing it.  If you have any other such links, I hope that you'll be able to share those too.  Volume 14 has an index in excess of 640 pages.     That's some referencing!

Best wishes,

Mark

[Uncle Ben]

FYI, Sir William Johnson is one of my heroes. Several years ago a fellow reenactor suggested that had Sir William lived to serve in the AWI,along with Brig Gen Henry Bouquet and Brig Gen Lord Howe it might well have turned out differently.

[markpeters]

Well Ben, I must admit my ignorance of his importance in the events leading to the treaties with the Six Nations.  I was, however, aware of the importance of the treaty breaches by certain 'expansionist' colonists.   

Best wishes,

Mark

[Uncle Ben]

Mark
 May I suggest a book, Mohawk Baronet by James Thomas Flexner,1959,1979 Syracuse Univ Press.
 Around 1749 Sir William became the sole New York Commissioner for Indian affairs. From then until his death in 1774 he was involved in all the treaties between the English and the Iroquois nation. He was the one true force which tried constantly to help and protect the Iroquois from the ever advancing white man. He was one of the few white men who really understood the Indian.   

[markpeters]

Thanks for the recommendation, Ben.  I'll bear that in mind, next time I'm due to make a purchase.

Best wishes,

Mark