Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715 to the Governor of Canada re: policy with the 5 Nations

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GLC#
GLC03107.01985-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1687/06/16
Author/Creator
Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715
Title
to the Governor of Canada re: policy with the 5 Nations
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3p. : docket : Height: 33.4 cm, Width: 21.8 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
Native Americans

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. He also warns them not to conclude a peace settlement with Canada without consulting him first.

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