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Cayuga Sachem "Proposition made by Anneride an Cayouges Sachim in the behalf of the . . .

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01952 Author/Creator: Cayuga Sachem Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 1685/10/28 Pagination: 2p. + docket 32.5 x 20.9 cm Order a Copy

. . . 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.

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