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Sachems of the 5 Nations Proposals of the 5 Nations to Robert Hunter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02104 Author/Creator: Sachems of the 5 Nations Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 1711/08/26 Pagination: 1p. + docket 36.1 x 22.9 cm Order a Copy

The Sachems ask the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York to pay the salary of Robert Livingston, who has served the position of Secretary of Indian Affiars without receiving a just salary.

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

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