Five Nations Propositions of the 5 Nations and River Indians to Coll. Robert Hunter

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GLC#
GLC03107.02103-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
1711/08/17-1711/08/28
Author/Creator
Five Nations
Title
Propositions of the 5 Nations and River Indians to Coll. Robert Hunter
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
16p. : docket : Height: 36.4 cm, Width: 23 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
Native Americans

The 5 Nations and River Indians have gathered at Albany to voice their commitment to General Francis Nicholson and the expedition to reduce Canada. They ask the Governor to pardon the French Praying Indians if they decide to help the English, and inquire as to how to dispose of French prisoners. Governor Hunter answers that he will forgive all that join the expedition, and instructs the Indians to give Christian prisoners to the English, who will in turn give Indian prisoners to the 5 Nations. A count of the number of Indian soldiers is given, as well as an account of the gifts presented to the 5 Nations and River Indians. Signed by Robert Livingston, Secretary for Indian Affairs.

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