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1685/09/15

Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, and Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of William Byrd [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01931

1685/09/15

Byrd, William (fl. 1685)

Manuscript document signed

Title: Propositions made to the Onondagas, Oneidas, Cayugas, and Senecas

Byrd informs the Indians that they have broken their covenant with the people of Virginia and Maryland when they invaded their land, abducted their servants, and fought with their Indian allies. Rather than go to war over this, Byrd asks that the Indians return the people they abducted, and call back any men that they sent down to Virginia and Maryland.

GLC03107.01947

1685/09/15

Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715)

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the westward Indians

The document discusses a peace settlement that the westward Indians made with the 5 Nations, and why they should have consulted the Governor of New York before making this settlement. It is also asked that they continue to observe the peaceful covenant.

GLC03107.01948

1685/09/15

Byrd, William (fl. 1685)

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made to the Onondagas, Oneidas, Cayugas, and Senecas

Copy of GLC03107.01.01948.

GLC03107.01949

1685/09/15

Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, and Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the Proposition of Coll. Thomas Dongan [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01950

1685/10/14

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "The Maquas & Cayouges answer to Arnout the Interpreter, after he had . . .

. . . Delivered the Governour Message to them." The Indians reply that they are not interested in warring with English settlers, and that they will pacify the Senecas in this matter. The document also includes a memorandum of what the Governor of Canada proposed to the Senecas. This proposal granted the Senecas liberty to go to war with whomever they pleased, and instructed them not to believe the false reports of any Indians.

GLC03107.01951

1685/10/28

Cayuga Sachem

Manuscript document

Title: "Proposition made by Anneride an Cayouges Sachim in the behalf of the . . .

. . . Cayouges & Oneydes." The Cayuga Sachem states that the Indians are not inclined to go to war with Christians. He also requests that the English prevent any French of English men from going to the top of the Susquehanna to trade.

GLC03107.01952

1685/11/05

Onondaga Sachems 2

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by Two Onnondages Sachims " [in Dutch and English]

The proposition of the Onondaga sachems on p.1, and the proposition of the Seneca sachems on p.2 were recorded in Dutch. The answer to these propositions appears on p.3 and is written in English. It congratulates the Indians for remaining at peace with the French, but asks that they stop a group of French traders who have gone up the Susquehanna, and to confiscate their goods. They are then instructed to bring the goods to the British in Albany, who will generously reward them for this service.

GLC03107.01953

1685/11/05

Onondaga Sachems 2

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by Two Onnondages Sachims"

In their proposition, the Onondagas state their desire to remain at peace, and ask that the colonists do the same. P.2 contains a proposition from the Senecas, in which they agree not to go to war, and ask to renew their covenant with Albany, and with Maryland and Virginia.

GLC03107.01954

1685/12/21

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the Rever Indians that Live at Sckaghkook to . . .

. . . the Magistrates of Albanie." The River Indians state that their Sachem is dead, and they request the protection of Corlaer, as they believe it to be a dangerous time for Indians. They also agree to remain at Skachkook, and to increase their numbers there. In their response, the English congratulate the River Indians for renewing their covenant, and instruct them to be careful with whom they choose to be their next Sachem.

GLC03107.01955

1686/05/20

Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715)

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made to the Maquese, Oneydes, Onnondages, Cayouges & . . .

Sinnekes Sachims." Coll. Dongan tells the Indians that they are not permitted to trade,
make covenants, or declare war or peace with any Christians without his permission. He also states that they must continue to bring all their trade exclusively to Albany, and that they should stop any Christians from building forts in places that would interfere with their beaver hunting. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01958

1686/05/20

Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715)

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01959

1686/05/21

Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, and Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to Coll. Dongan [in Dutch]

Docket in English: "5 Nations Propositions as Gov. Gen. wil breakdown the Fr: forts built on this side the Lake."

GLC03107.01960

1686/07

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01961

1686/08/05

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Report on the Mohawks from Canada [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01962

1686/08/07

Skachkook Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01963

1687/04/25

Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715)

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas

Dongan writes that he is distressed by news of the Mohawks and Senecas traveling to Canada to make a settlement with the Governor, which would constitute a breach of their agreement with him. He also reprimands the Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas for trading at Philadelphia and not exclusively at Albany, and instructs them to apprehend any French or English men they find traveling and trading without a pass from him.

GLC03107.02011

1687/04/25

Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715)

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Mohawks and Senecas

Dongan writes that he is distressed by news of the Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas traveling to Canada to make a settlement with the Governor, which would constitute a breach of their agreement with him. He also reprimands the Mohawks and Senecas for trading at Philadelphia and not exclusively at Albany, and instructs them to apprehend any French or English men they find traveling and trading without a pass from him.

GLC03107.02012

1687/06/16

Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715)

Letter signed

Title: to the Governor of Canada re: policy with the 5 Nations

Thomas Dongan reprimands the Governor of Canada for inviting Indians of the 5 Nations to Cadarachqui in Canada, and warns the Governor not to allow his Christian Indians across the border to lure the 5 Nations away. P.2 and 3 contain a proposition from Dongan to the 5 Nations, dated 14 July 1687, at Schenechtady. In the proposition, Dongan assures the Indians that he has only corresponded with the Governor of Canada on their behalf, and also promises the 5 Nations any supplies or ammunitions they may need during their conflict with the French.

GLC03107.01985

1687/06/16

Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715)

Letter

Title: to the Governor of Canada re: [in Dutch]

Dutch translation of GLC03107.01.01985.

GLC03107.01986

1687/06/17

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition with answers [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01987

1687/06/28

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the Cayuga's propositions [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01988

1687/06/29

Cannadakte Onondaga Chief

Manuscript document

Title: Account of affairs at Cadarachqui

The Onondaga captain relates that he saw the construction of a stone fort, the preparations for provisions, and a store of Indian shoes and ammunition at Cadarchqui in Canada

GLC03107.01989

1687/06/29

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Account of presents given by the Onondagas

Account of gifts given by the Onondagas, and the items that were given back to them.

GLC03107.01997

1687/07/02

Baron, Nathaniell (fl. 1687)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Lord Howard of Effingham re: attacks by the Senecas

Baron explains that the Senecas are stationed at the head of the James River, and have attacked some neighboring English and Indian settlements, where they plundered houses and carried off Indians. He then informs Lord Effingham that in order to secure the surrounding counties, the Council granted them commissions to build up their militias, which he hopes meets with the Lord's approval. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01991

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