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24 December 1863
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
. (House bill.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to establish a Bureau of Foreign Supplies.
stamp of record division
GLC06745.070
3 February 1844
Ogden, F. W.
"A Card"
Two copies of the Ward broadside, "A Card," responding to Ogdin & Grammont report on archives, 1844/02/03, 33 x 20 cm.
GLC02145.05.02
1679/10/13
Livingston, Robert
"Accompt of Charges Expended upon the Christian Prisoners to witt . . .
. . . 2 woomen & 4 children wh. came from Oneyde, being taken from Virginia." Account of the services rendered by different individuals and the sums that they were paid.
GLC03107.01890
1695/07/03
"Account of expenses from Oporto to the Greyn."
A list of the expenses encountered during part of Livingston's overland travel from Lisbon northwards, spanning 3 - 9 July 1695.
GLC03107.00297
1709/05
Livingston, Robert, et al
"Account of the negotiations of K:V: Renselaer & Robert Livingston who . . .
. . . were sent Express to Albany by the President & Councill of N: York to dispatch spys to Canada"
GLC03107.02085
1711/08/23
"An account of the men & Transports which were lost and Castaway in . . .
. . . Canada River the 23 day of August 1711 in a Violent Storm."
GLC03107.00888
1682/05/01
"An Ancient Prophecy Concerning these Times"
Notes that the prophecy has been in his family for 60 years. Takes the form of a poem. Mentions the Kingdoms of Ireland Scotland and England, along with treachery and the removal of a King.
GLC03107.00082
1679/10/06
Kendall, William (fl. 1679)
"Answer upon a certain message sent to him by the Onnondages Sachims . . .
. . . with one of the Sakamakers call Othonoones." Kendall states that he knows nothing of an alleged covenant made in private between the Onondagas and Coll. Coursey. He also scolds the Onondagas for postponing a meeting due to smallpox, as he...
GLC03107.01884
31 May 1858
Wright, Augustus R.
"Arrest of Walker-Central America"
Speech given by Rep. Augustus Wright in the House of Representatives on the arrest of William Walker in Central America. Walker was an American Citizen who expatriated himself to Nicaragua. He was later captured by the navy without legal...
GLC02691.11.003
1709/08/12
Mayor and Aldermen of Albany
"At a Meeting of the Mayor aldermen of the citty of Alb[any] the Justices . . .
. . . of the sd. County, the Commissioners for the Expedition against Canada & Commissioners of the Indian affares" The Commissioners state that it would be a great risk to sail up the river into Canada during the winter, and make a number of...
GLC03107.02093
1734
Unknown
"Disbursments and Port Charges for the Slupe Catharine att Giberalter in 1734"
GLC03107.02519
1690/03/03
Schuyler, Peter
"Examination of three french Prisoners taken by the Maquase & brought . . .
. . . to Shinnechtady, who were Examined by Pr. Schuyler May[or] of the Citty of Albany." The Canadian prisoners state that they were under orders to attack Schenechtady and kill as many as they could, and then give an account of how they advanced...
GLC03107.02026
1721/09/04
Burnet, William (1688-1729)
"Govr Burnets discourse wth 10 Sachims"
Outlines how relations between the French, English, and Indians are to proceed with regard to trade, and what precautions should be made if war becomes a threat. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01377
[1685]
"Instructions for Arnought the Interpreter (to be by him followed to the . . .
. . . Senecas, Maqques, Onnondages, Oneydes & Cayouges." Effingham instructs the interpreter to inform the Indians that he is aware of the destruction they recently caused in Virginia, where they killed a number of cattle and a few Englishmen. He...
GLC03107.01932
1689/08/30
Pynchon, John, et al
"Instructions for Arnout Cornelise Interpreter"
John Pynchon, Thomas Savage, Jonathan Bull, and Andrew Belcher, the representatives of Massachusetts, Plymoth, and Connecticut, instruct Arnout to bring back to Albany some Sachems of the 5 Nations, where they will be met with friendship. They warn...
GLC03107.02020
Copy of GLC03107.01.02020, with an extra note to Arnout signed by the 4 Commissioners, and dated 30 August 1689. The note states that enclosed are some instructions from the Mayor that ought to be effected with the greatest speed. It also states...
GLC03107.02021
1709/05/06
Schuyler, Pieter (1657-1724)
"Instructions for Mr. Renselaer and Mr. Livingston"
Schuyler and Renselaer are instructed to travel to Albany, and there find the most trustworthy Indians to send to Quebec and Montreal
GLC03107.02086
1709
Vetch, Samuel (1668-1732)
"Instructions to be given to the two Indians to be sent . . .
. . . to Montreal, and Quibeck." Document leaves instructions to take careful note of troops and fortifications in Canada. The document is also signed by Col. Fr. Nicholson.
GLC03107.00807
1694/03/30
"Memorandum about Harwoods Businesses"
Livingston discusses the rationales for why he does business with Messrs. Harwood and Meriwether, including why he has such confidence in their propriety. Apparantly the Harwood/Meriwether consortium was being sued and Livingston wrote these lines...
GLC03107.00250
1696
"Memorandum Concerning Albany"
List of rules and practices to be put into effect in Albany. These items include the establishment of a 500 man garrison, the presentation of annual gifts to the 5 Nations, the instruction of Indians in the Christian faith, and other items of...
GLC03107.02043
1694/10/21
"Memorandum of what I am to do before I go off [to England]"
Livingston, prior to his voyage to England, has deliniated all the actions he would like to see completed before his journey. These actions include "write to Col. Hamilton for the bills of £30- & for letter of Recommendation," "to ship the fish &...
GLC03107.00254
1690/04/22
Livingston, Robert (1654-1728)
"Memorandum presented to the Commissioners bound for N. York . . .
. . . to consult of affares for the carrying on of the Present war." List of 22 items to be attended to in relation to the conflict with the French. Among these include instructions to build forts at Onondage, to demolish Cadarachqui, to better...
GLC03107.02030
Onondaga Sachems
"Message from the Sachems of Onnondage to Col: Wm. Kendall . . .
. . . agent of Virginia sent by one of there Sachems calld Othonoonis accompanyed with his sonne and another Indian." Othonoonis explains that agreements made with Coll. Coursey indicated that colonial agents would visit Onondaga territory, rather...
GLC03107.01885
1704/09/02
"Message sent from the Sachims of Onnondage by the way of the Oneyde and . . .
. . . MohogsCountrey hither" The Onondaga Sachems inform the English that two of their Indians were abducted by the French and their Indians on a recent trip into Canada. In their answer, the English thank them for the information and instruct them...
GLC03107.02081
n.d.
"Mr. Cantlo Bestlands Valuation of the Lands of Warborne & Pilly in the Parish of Boldre in the County of Southampton."
One undated land valuation from Cantlo Bestlands for the area of Boldre, Southhampton.
GLC03902.330
circa 1771
Mauger, Joshua (1725-1788)
"Names of People who Pay Tythe to Warborne." "Account of Money Recie[ve]d for Tythe by J: Mauger . . . ."
GLC03902.310
1700/04
"Observations made by Robert Livingston Secretary of Indian Affairs in . . .
. . . his Voyage to Onnondage in April 1700." Livingston reports that the Mohawks have become weak, and many are fleeing to Canada. He recommends that the English send more ministers to convert the Indians, and he also suggests that the Mohawks...
GLC03107.02051
1677/04/24
"Proposicons made to the Mohekanders and other River Indians by . . .
. . . Major John Pynchon and James Richards Gent: Commissioners from the Colone of Massasshusetts & Cannatticut in the Court house at Albany." The document commends the River Indians for their refusal to participate in a war against the English. It...
GLC03107.01866
1685/10/28
Cayuga Sachem
"Proposition made by Anneride an Cayouges Sachim in the behalf of the . . .
. . . 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.
GLC03107.01952
1684/02/03
Maquase Sachims
"Proposition made by some messengers sent from the Maquase Sachims in the . . .
. . . Toune house of Albany." The Mohawk messengers offer belts of wampum in exchange for information regarding English designs to attack them. They English respond with an assurance of peace, and encourage the Indians to hunt freely and to be at...
GLC03107.01936
1685/08/03
Seneca Indians
"Proposition made by the Sakemaker of the Sinekes"
The Senecas inform the English that they have kept their promise to travel around, rather than through, Virginia and Maryland. They also assure the English of their intentions to keep peace with them. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01942
1684/08/02
Onondaga and Cayuga Sachems
"Proposition or oration of the Onnondages & Cayouges Sachims made in the . . .
. . . Town hall of Albany before the Right hon[or]able the Lord Effingham Govenor of Virginia and Coll. Thomas Dongan Gov[ernor] of New York" In their proposition, the Indians state that since the English now exceed the Indians in number, the...
GLC03107.01935
1702/10/27
Mohawk Indians
"Propositions made by four Mohoggs who upon the Desyre of . . .
. . . the governor of Canada to there Sachims were by them appointed to goe and hear what we would say." The Mohawks describe some meetings with the Canadian Governor, in which they returned some French prisoners, and discussed relations with the...
GLC03107.02069
1702/08/26
"Propositions made by four Sachims of the Mohogs"
The Mohawk Sachims explain that they were on their way to make peace with the Eastern Indians, but stopped their journey due to the breaking of war and other dangers. They also remind the Governor of New York of the Earl of Bellomont's promise to...
GLC03107.02070
1685/06/29
"Propositions made by four Sinnekes to the Commander & Justices of Peace"
The Senecas explain that they have heard rumors of Canada's plans to attack them, and ask the English for their protection. The English respond and ask the Senecas to ignore the rumors, and also to resist fighting with their Indian enemies.
GLC03107.01938
1687/09/16
Howard of Effingham, Francis Howard, Baron (1643-1695)
"Propositions made by his Excell[en]cy the Governor of Virginia to the . . .
. . . Representatives of the five Nations of the Sinnias in the Fort att New York" The Governor of Virginia reprimands the 5 Nations for breaking their covenant and committing crimes in Virginia. He explains that Governor Dongan has convinced him...
GLC03107.02009
1692/08/12
"Propositions made by Pr. Schuyler Mayor of the City of Albany to the . . .
. . . chiefs, Captains, & Leaders of a Company of 350 Indians of the 5 Nations now bounde upon an Expedition to Canida all Encamped at Shinnechtady." In the proposition, Schuyler writes that the "French praying Indians" will always be their enemies...
GLC03107.02035
1685/07/01
Northern Indians
"Propositions made by the north Indians that are come from Canada . . .
. . . being about 56 in number besides 100 women & children there Sachim is called Sadorikquis accompanyed with the Indians of Schaghkook" The northern Indians write that they have come from Canada to settle in Schaghkook with the Indians there....
GLC03107.01940
1685/12/21
River Indians
"Propositions made by the Rever Indians that Live at Sckaghkook to . . .
. . . the Magistrates of Albanie." The River Indians state that their Sachem is dead, and they request the protection of Corlaer, as they believe it to be a dangerous time for Indians. They also agree to remain at Skachkook, and to increase their...
GLC03107.01955
1685/08/04
"Propositions made by the River Indians that live at Skachkook"
The River Indians explain that they have invited some of their Indians from Pinnekook in New England to come and live with them in Skachkook. In their response, the English encourage the Indians to bring their friends and relations to Skachkook to...
GLC03107.01945
1700/06/20
Sachems of the Canada Praying Indians
"Propositions made by the Sachims of the Canada Praying Indians . . .
. . . belonging to their Castle called Kachanua[g]e to the Com[mission] for the Indian Affares." The praying Indians state that they have come to Albany to trade, and ask to be treated with kindness; the Commissioners answer that they will oblige...
GLC03107.02057
1685/08/07
Maryland Indians
"Propositions made by three Mariland Indians to the Commander and . . .
commissaries of Albany" The Maryland Indians explain that they have traveled to Albany to speak with the Onondagas about the Convenant .
GLC03107.01946
1704/06/22
"Propositions made by three Mohogs and some Riber Indians and Waganhaer . . .
. . . come from Tiogsagrondie" The Indians tell Corlaer that they have come to Albany to trade, and that they expect to be well received and welcomed into a partnership. In their answer, the Indians are thanked for coming to trade, but are told...
GLC03107.02078
1685/11/05
Onondaga Sachems 2
"Propositions made by Two Onnondages Sachims " [in Dutch and English]
The proposition of the Onondaga sachems on p.1, and the proposition of the Seneca sachems on p.2 were recorded in Dutch. The answer to these propositions appears on p.3 and is written in English. It congratulates the Indians for remaining at peace...
GLC03107.01953
"Propositions made by Two Onnondages Sachims"
In their proposition, the Onondagas state their desire to remain at peace, and ask that the colonists do the same. P.2 contains a proposition from the Senecas, in which they agree not to go to war, and ask to renew their covenant with Albany, and...
GLC03107.01954
1686/05/20
Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715)
"Propositions made to the Maquese, Oneydes, Onnondages, Cayouges & . . .
Sinnekes Sachims." Coll. Dongan tells the Indians that they are not permitted to trade, make covenants, or declare war or peace with any Christians without his permission. He also states that they must continue to bring all their trade...
GLC03107.01958
1703/07/06
Mayor and Gentlemen of Albany
"Propositions Made to the Schakook Indians Meet at Shinnechtady on . . .
. . . there Journey and Conveyed By severall Mohogs to settle In the Mohogs Countrey" The proposition asks the Skachtkook Indians why they are travelling to to the Mohawk Country, and advises them to return to where they came from. In their answer...
GLC03107.02072
1682/06/27
Coursey, Henry (fl. 1677-1682)
"Propositions to the Commissaryes at Albany"
Signed by both Coursey and Philemon Lloyd. They request the commissaries of Albany to inform the neighboring Indians that they must call back the troops they sent down to Maryland and Virginia so that no mischief may be committed against white...
GLC03107.01906
1682/08/03
"Propositions to the Senedowannes"
Signed by both Coursey and Philomen Lloyd. They thank the Sinnondowannes for their outstanding loyalty, and ask that they renew their peace agreement. The Sinnondowannes are also instructed to hand over any Indian that has murdered a white man or...
GLC03107.01912
1693/07
"Some Remarks upon the Present state of affares at Albany Relateing to the . . .
. . . Indians of the 5 Nations & Particularly of the message sent to them from the Gov[ernor] of Canada." The document expresses alarm at the presence of a Jesuit Millet among the 5 Nations, who remains in correspondence with the French, and is...
GLC03107.02040
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