Papers Relating to an Act of the Assembly of the Province of New-York by Colden et al.

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Author Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776
Author Great Britain. Board of Trade
Author Great Britain. Privy Council
Author New York (Colony). Council
Title Papers Relating to an Act of the Assembly of the Province of New-York
For encouragement of the Indian trade, &c. and for prohibiting the selling of Indian goods to the French, viz. of Canada
Note Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Papers Relating to an Act of the Assembly of the Province of New-York" by Colden et al. is a historical account produced in the early 18th century. The work explores the complex legalities and implications surrounding a specific act passed by the New-York Assembly that aimed to regulate trade with Native American nations and restrict dealings with the French. It delves into the economic motivations and sentiments of merchants, government officials, and indigenous populations affected by these legislative actions. The opening of this text presents a petition from London merchants addressing the negative impacts of an act meant to promote Indian trade while prohibiting commerce with French traders. The merchants argue that this legislation, rather than serving its intended purpose, hinders trade and drives indigenous relations into the hands of the French. They express concerns that such restrictions will alienate Native American alliances and ultimately harm British economic interests in the region. Following this, official responses from various authorities, including the New-York Governor and the Lords of Trade, reveal an ongoing debate about the effectiveness and ramifications of the act, providing a critical look at the intricate web of colonial politics and commerce during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Subject Iroquois Indians
Subject New York (State) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Subject Indians of North America -- Commerce
Subject Fur trade -- New York (State)
Subject New York (State) -- Commerce -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 35720
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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