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"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

"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

Proposition to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01959

Proposition to Coll. Dongan [in Dutch]

Docket in English: "5 Nations Propositions as Gov. Gen. wil breakdown the Fr: forts built on this side the Lake."

GLC03107.01960

Proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01961

Report on the Mohawks from Canada [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01962

Proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01963

Order to Johannes Roseboom & co. regarding the Ottowas

The Council orders Johannes Rosenboom and his company of traders to be kind and civil to the Indians at Ottowa, and to try to persuade them to trade and correspond with the people of Albany. They also request that Rosenboom make an alliance with the...

GLC03107.01970

Wawyachtenokse Indians proposition to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01971

Proposition to the Magistrates of Albany [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01972

to the Governor of Canada re: policy with the 5 Nations

Thomas Dongan reprimands the Governor of Canada for inviting Indians of the 5 Nations to Cadarachqui in Canada, and warns the Governor not to allow his Christian Indians across the border to lure the 5 Nations away. P.2 and 3 contain a proposition...

GLC03107.01985

to the Governor of Canada re: [in Dutch]

Dutch translation of GLC03107.01.01985.

GLC03107.01986

Proposition with answers [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01987

Answer to the Cayuga's propositions [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01988

Proposition to Mr. Wessells in the Castles [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01993

Proposition to the Mohawk Sachems [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01994

Proposition sent to the Mohawks

Thomas Dongan instructs the Mohawks to send word to the Onondagas, Oneidas, and Cayugas that they are all ordered to march up north to assist the Senecas in their war with the French.

GLC03107.01995

French and Senecas [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01996

Account of presents given by the Onondagas

Account of gifts given by the Onondagas, and the items that were given back to them.

GLC03107.01997

"Propositions to the Indians of Skachtekook"

Thomas Dongan requests that the Indians of Skachtekook to build huts at Schenechtady, and to remain there until they receive further orders.

GLC03107.01998

Propositions to the 5 Nations westward

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.

GLC03107.02002

Information regarding the French invasion of the Seneca's country

A Seneca Sachem explains some past incidents that may have provoked Canada to go to war with them, but explains that everything was supposedly forgiven. He then describes when the Senecas first heard of the French designs for war, and what they saw...

GLC03107.02004

Propositions to the 5 Nations westward

Thomas Dongan writes that he will convey news of the French invasion of English territory to the King, but wishes first to settle upon a few issues with the 5 Nations. He asks if they in any way provoked the French, and notes that they were warned...

GLC03107.02005

Discourse on Schenechtady with an answer [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02007

to the Mayor & Aldermen of Albany re: settlement at Catskill for the Winter

The document orders that the 5 Nations bring their women, children, and old men to Catskill on Robert Livingston's land for the winter, where they will receive any assistance they may need. It also requests that they bring as much corn and...

GLC03107.02008