Byrd, William, fl. 1685 Propositions made to the Onondagas, Oneidas, Cayugas, and Senecas

GLC03107.01947

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Type
Documents
Date
1685/09/15
Author/Creator
Byrd, William, fl. 1685
Title
Propositions made to the Onondagas, Oneidas, Cayugas, and Senecas
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
7p. : docket : Height: 32.8 cm, Width: 20.7 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
Native Americans

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.

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