This is a typed Original manuscript of which the complete title is "Historical Appraisal Of The Lands Ceded To The United States By The Following Treaties: July29,1837 , October 4,1842 , August 2,1847 , September 30,1854 , February 22,1855 . March 11,1863 , May 7,1864 , March 19,867 , April 7,1866".It is authored by Paul Wallace Gates(1901-1999)who was considered by most "the foremost leader on the subject of land law".It is in a hardcover binder which measures 8-1/2" x 11" with 222 numbered pages.I believe the paper is vellum and the condition is excellent with parts underlined and notes written in pencil.This was purchased from the estate of a Native American artifacts collector.I do not believe that it was ever published as a whole. Excellent Condition