SIR WII.IIAM JOHNSON'S BLACK WALNUT TREE 



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Submitted by Mrs. Frederick R. Greene, Market Hill, Amsterdam 



THE tree was planted by Sir William Johnson the dis- 

 tinguished Commissioner of Indian Affairs nearly 175 

 years ago. Here he was made commandant of the militia 

 of the Mohawk Valley and took command of more than 

 eleven hundred Indian braves, among whom was the 

 venerable King Hendrick, and led them to the battle and 

 ultimate victory of Lake George. 



Here in 1759 he received Brigadier-General Prideaux 

 with the troops, regulars, and provincials, together with the 

 Mohawk Indians who were to make the memorable and 

 victorious attack on Fort Niagara. Before the battle began 

 General Prideaux was killed and Sir William following the 

 plans prepared under the tree, assumed command and won 

 the battle. The tree is located near Fort Johnson, Johns- 

 town. Won $5. 



