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1853 Chippewa & Ottawa Indians Allegiance Petition * Elisha Ely Allegan, MI
1853 Chippewa & Ottawa Indians Allegiance Petition * Elisha Ely Allegan, MI
1853 Chippewa & Ottawa Indians Allegiance Petition * Elisha Ely Allegan, MI
1853 Chippewa & Ottawa Indians Allegiance Petition * Elisha Ely Allegan, MI
1853 Chippewa & Ottawa Indians Allegiance Petition * Elisha Ely Allegan, MI

1853 Chippewa & Ottawa Indians Allegiance Petition * Elisha Ely Allegan, MI

$ 26.39

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Tribal Affiliation: Ottawa & Chippewa
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Broadside Flyer
    Chippewa & Chippewa Indians of Michigan
    Petition
    to Relinquish Native Government and Pledge Loyalty to the Laws and Government of Michigan
    April 18, 1853
    This is a single sided broadside, that was either mailed or meant to be posted. Serves as notice to the Native Americans of Northern Michigan of 43 tribal leaders who under the guidance of the Honorable Elisha Ely of Allegan County, Michigan who announced that they were abandoning their traditional tribal laws and governance to pledge that they would abide by the laws and government of Michigan. Has one hand written add on, the "X" of another tribal leader, most likely to follow suit to the original signatories listed. Flyer measures 3.75" wide by 9.5" tall.
    Condition is very good, folded (see images).
    Shipping is .00 with insurance extra. I combine shipping on multiple items won. Payment is expected within 7 days of Auction close.