Five Nations Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan

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GLC#
GLC03107.01983-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
1687/05/23
Author/Creator
Five Nations
Title
Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
7p. : docket : Height: 31 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
Native Americans

The Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas give separate replies, ye they all relate to similar issues. Each group discusses their resolve to go to war with the Turchturicks, and their wariness of consorting with the Governor of Canada. They also thank Corlaer for guns, powder, and priests; and they also agree to apprehend any individuals found trading without the Governor's pass, and take them to Albany.

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