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The papers of Sir William Johnson, digital edition

Title
The papers of Sir William Johnson, digital edition [electronic resource] / University of the State of New York, the State Education Dept., Office of Cultural Education, New York State Library.
Author
Johnson, William, 1715-1774.
Publication
[Albany, N.Y.] : New York State Library, [2008]

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Description
1 CD-ROM : ill. (some col.); 4 3/4 in.
Summary
  • Collection comprises Papers of Sir William Johnson, vols. I-XIV; The papers of Sir William Johnson addenda,1979; Day calendar of papers; Johnson papers in The documentary history of New York State, vols. 1, 2, and 4; and Johnson papers in Documents relative to the colonial history of New York State, vols. 6-8 .
  • This collection of Johnson's papers represents a significant number of Johnson's personal and business papers. The collection consists of several thousand individual documents ranging from bills and receipts to correspondence to household inventories. The collection includes materials seized by the State during the American Revolution and other materials acquired subsequently to supplement the collection.
  • Included in this collection are correspondence, bills, accounts, records of public proceedings, official and military reports regarding Johnson as a land developer, records relating to Johnson's activities as a fur trader and his activities as Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Also included are papers relating to trade with the Indians; papers relating to Johnson's activities during the French and Indian War, particularly the Battle of Lake George in 1755; the construction of Johnson's homes, Fort Johnson and Johnson Hall; the erection of public buildings for use by the county seat in Johnstown, N.Y. and other papers reflecting Johnson's role as a prominent figure on the colonial frontier.
  • The collection also contains materials relating to Johnson's activities as a land agent for his uncle Sir Peter Warren. Johnson acted as Warren's agent shortly after his immigration to America and managed Warren's Mohawk Valley lands.
  • The collection was badly damaged in the 1911 New York State Capitol fire. Those documents that survived were published as Johnson Papers (see publications note). A published calendar of the collection was issued prior to the fire and the absence of particular documents is easy to ascertain (see publications note). The State Library holds other papers of Johnson and his family which are cataloged separately.
Uniform Title
  • Documentary history of the State of New-York.
  • Documents relative to the colonial history of the state of New-York.
Alternative Title
Sir William Johnson papers legacy project
Subjects
Note
  • Title from title screen.
  • A legacy project of the New York State French and Indian War 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission.
  • Includes preface, finding aid, chronological index, topical index, and every word search.
File Type (note)
  • Text and graphics.
System Details (note)
  • System requirements: Adobe Acobat Reader required.
Biography (note)
  • Sir William Johnson was a wealthy land owner and trader, controlling most of the lands in New York State's Mohawk Valley. Johnson served as the Superintendent of Indian Affairs and was appointed to the New York Colony Governor's Council. In 1755 he defeated a superior French force at the Battle of Lake George and was subsequently awarded a hereditary baronetcy. Johnson's relations with the Iroquois resulted in his gaining political and economic prominence. He was instrumental in relieving tensions between Native Americans and European settlers. Johnson established the city of Johnstown, N.Y. and was successful in obtaining its designation as the county seat of Tryon County. Johnson died at Johnson Hall, his baronial estate,in Johnstown in 1774 and is buried in Johnstown.
Call Number
*WLC-6969
OCLC
299608316
Author
Johnson, William, 1715-1774.
Title
The papers of Sir William Johnson, digital edition [electronic resource] / University of the State of New York, the State Education Dept., Office of Cultural Education, New York State Library.
Imprint
[Albany, N.Y.] : New York State Library, [2008]
Edition
2nd ed., rev. and expanded, Nov. 2008
File Type
Text and graphics.
System Details
System requirements: Adobe Acobat Reader required.
Biography
Sir William Johnson was a wealthy land owner and trader, controlling most of the lands in New York State's Mohawk Valley. Johnson served as the Superintendent of Indian Affairs and was appointed to the New York Colony Governor's Council. In 1755 he defeated a superior French force at the Battle of Lake George and was subsequently awarded a hereditary baronetcy. Johnson's relations with the Iroquois resulted in his gaining political and economic prominence. He was instrumental in relieving tensions between Native Americans and European settlers. Johnson established the city of Johnstown, N.Y. and was successful in obtaining its designation as the county seat of Tryon County. Johnson died at Johnson Hall, his baronial estate,in Johnstown in 1774 and is buried in Johnstown.
Finding Aids
Calendar of the Sir William Johnson manuscripts in the New York State Library, compiled by Richard E. Day. Calendar includes an alphabetical index to correspondants.
Added Author
New York State Library.
Added Title
Documentary history of the State of New-York.
Documents relative to the colonial history of the state of New-York.
Sudoc No.
LIB 132-4 SIRWJ 207-6760 2008 nydocs
Research Call Number
*WLC-6969
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