Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717 Private conference between Governor Hunter and Sachems of the 5 Nations

GLC03107.02126

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GLC#
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Type
Documents
Date
1717/06/13
Author/Creator
Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717
Title
Private conference between Governor Hunter and Sachems of the 5 Nations
Place Written
Albany, New York
Pagination
2p. : docket : Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 21.5 cm
Primary time period
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Sub-Era
Native Americans

In response to an inquiry, the 5 Nations note that the French have not built a fort in the Seneca's country, but have rather erected a trading post at that site. The Indians state that they are uneasy due to news that the French and English plan to cut off all Indians and populate the land with people from Europe. They also tell the Governor that they have received small pox from Maryland or Virginia, and demand that this intentional practice cease.

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