Scope and Content: During the colonial, provincial, and Revolutionary periods (1629-1780), the governor or deputy governor of Massachusetts or designates (or, during the Revolution, the Council) met with Indian tribal leaders, primarily in time of war or other conflict between Indians and colonial settlers.  Meetings took place in Boston, in the colonial or provincial Council chambers, elsewhere in New England or New York, or in Upper Canada.  Series consists of proceedings (as eventually preserved by the state secretary from 1780) of such conferences, often as reported to the legislature; reports of gubernatorial commissions appointed for dealing with the Indians; and texts of treaties, accompanied by discussions of treaty ratification or violations.  Records identified to date are from the provincial and Revolutionary periods (1692-1780) only.
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