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"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

"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

Proceedings at a council of war

The Council discusses an operation to take Mount Royal, and lists payment due to officers and other individuals involved in the expedition. Notes are also made on replacing the bad bread in Coll. Schuyler's regiment.

GLC03107.02106

Propositions to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas [rough draft]

Schuyler warns the Indians not to make war against the southern Indians, and to respect English property when their warriors travel to Virginia and Maryland. He also mentions the danger of the French building a fort at Onjagare. Marked as a rough...

GLC03107.02135

Propositions to the River Indians

Schuyler encourages the River Indians to send their men out hunting, but to keep them from fighting with the Southern Indians. He also warns them against entering into agreements with the French, and urges them to remain peaceful.

GLC03107.02137

Answer to the propositions of Peter Schuyler

The speaker agrees to renew the covenant on behalf of all 5 Nations, and promises to stop traveling through the southern colonies and upsetting the Christians and Indians that live there. They also state that they will not allow the French Indians...

GLC03107.02142

to [?] re: trade with Indians

Burnet discusses an Act forbidding the 5 Nations to trade with the French, and how the Indians must take an oath in acknowledgement of this Act. He also desires to find some new interpreters, as he is suspicious of Laurence Claese; and he hopes to...

GLC03107.02159

to Robert Livingston re: departure for Annapolis Royal

Margaret writes that she plans to depart for Annapolis Royal to visit her husband, and expresses concern for her sister's health. She also notes that the situation in Annapolis is calm, and there has been no news of mutiny in the garrison there.

GLC03107.02236

to Mr. Whit[r]ing re: death of Indians in the far nations

Schuyler writes that a settlement of French and Indians is to be made on the River Quaasick. He also states that 9 Indians of the 5 Nations were killed while hunting in the far nations, and it remains unknown if the French or the far Indians are...

GLC03107.02075

Propositions to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas [delivered]

Schuyler proposes to renew the covenant chain on behalf of all of the King's colonies, and regrets the absence of the Senecas, who have entered into an agreement with the French. The 4 Nations are asked ot make peace with all English allies, and are...

GLC03107.02139

"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

"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

to Lord Cornbury re: trouble with the inhabitants of New England

Schuyler asks Lord Cornbury to address a recent incident in which the people of New England violently chased away a group of peaceful Indians hunting in that area. P.2 contains another letter in which Schuyler requests Lord Cornbury's presence in...

GLC03107.02084

"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

Order for Mr. Livingston and Mr. Renselaer

The document orders Livingston and Renselaer to oversee the Indians' expedition to Canada.

GLC03107.02087

Propositions to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas

Ingoldesby asks the Indians for their full support in a land expedition against the French in Canada, who have shown themselves time and again to be the enemies of the 5 Nations. He also expresses his concern over the absence of the Senecas, who...

GLC03107.02090

to Richard Ingoldesby re: petition concerning the expedition to Canada

The Mayor and Aldermen of Albany discuss some reservations regarding the planned expedition to reduce Canada. They recommend recalling the land troops until the fleet arrives from England, which will necessitate postponing the expedition until the...

GLC03107.02094

Resolution to give an account of the provisions sent to Albany

The Commissioners of New York for the Canada Expedition state their resolve to give the General Assembly an account of the provisions they sent to Albany to assist with the expedition to reduce Canada.

GLC03107.02095

Answer to the propositions of the 5 Nations

Governor Hunter begins by recalling the war against the French of Canada, and states the importance of upholding the "hatchet" of mutual defense between the English and the 5 Nations. In response to the Indians' complaints of the high price of goods...

GLC03107.02121

Propositions to the 5 Nations

Schuyler explains the French designs to make a settlement at Onjagore, and warns the Indians that they will be ruined if they allow such a settlement. He discusses the mischievous activity of the 5 Nations in the southern colonies, and advises them...

GLC03107.02138

Proposition to the 5 Nations

The Governor consents to renew the covenant chain with the 5 Nations, and hopes that the Indians will begin to convert to Christianity. He also expects that the 5 Nations voice resentment over the misdeeds of the Eastern Indians, and send out...

GLC03107.02153

Trade with the French and Far Indians

The Commissioners dispute a petition put forth by the Merchants of London in which it is stated that an Act prohibiting trade with the French is ineffectual.

GLC03107.02158

Rough drafts of proceedings of Commissioners of Indian Affairs

Contains a number of records of the proceedings at meetings of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs, as well as drafts of letters to Governor Burnet. P.1 is a fragment of a larger document that welcomes the Indians to trade with the English, and warns...

GLC03107.02162

to Philip Livingston re: decision to join the expedition to Canada

Douglas writes that he sold some shroud to Philip's father and sister, and he suggests that Philip sell their blankets and duffel to the Commissioners in charge of the upcoming expedition to Canada. He also notifies Philip of his decision to...

GLC03107.02397

Address to Queen Anne of England [rough draft]

The Lieutenant Governor, Council, and General Assembly of New York address the Queen to acquaint her with the preparations they have made for the expedition to reduce Canada; and also to inform her of any necessary repairs and assistance. They state...

GLC03107.02393