Witham Marshe

Witham Marshe was the representative of the colony of

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at the negotiation of the

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in 1744. He noted that the

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were heavy drinkers, however they were careful to remain sober while negotiating important treaties. He became the crown's Secretary of Indian affairs, serving under

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, after the death of

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in 1759. Colonial American Indian agents People of colonial Maryland Year of birth missing Year of death missing {{US-bio-stub