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Treaty of New York (1796)

1796 · 40.71° N, 74.01° W

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When
1796
Kind
Treaty
Coordinates
40.71° N, 74.01° W
Description
between New York State and the Seven Nations of Canada
Date from
year in its name

Treaty of New York (1796)

The Treaty of New York (1796) was a treaty signed on May 31, 1796, after negotiations in the City of New York between the United States and the Seven Nations of Canada. Under it, the Native Americans in question gave up, for compensation, all claim to land in New York State. There were three signed copies: for New York State, the United States, and the indigenous peoples.

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