Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715 Propositions to the 5 Nations westward

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GLC03107.02002
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Type
Documents
Date
1687/07/19
Author/Creator
Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715
Title
Propositions to the 5 Nations westward
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
3p. : docket : Height: 33.6 cm, Width: 21.5 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
Native Americans

Thomas Dongan expresses his distress at the failure of all 5 Nations to unite and remain true to the covenant amongst them during the time of war with the French. He also warns them not to make a peace settlement with the French without his consent.

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