Seneca people Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd

GLC03107.01914

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Type
Documents
Date
1682/08/03
Author/Creator
Seneca people
Title
Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
2p. : docket : Height: 31.1 cm, Width: 21.7 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
Native Americans

In their response, the Sinnondowannes and Senecas agree to uphold the covenant made with Coursey, and state their determination to resist all provocations. They also agree to remain on friendly terms with any Indian allies of the colonists, and to uphold the terms of the convenant for generations to come.

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