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Propositions made to the Onondagas, Oneidas, Cayugas, and Senecas
1685/09/15
Byrd, William, fl. 1685
Copy of GLC03107.01.01948.
GLC03107.01949
Answer to the Proposition of Coll. Thomas Dongan [in Dutch]
Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, and Mohawk Indians
GLC03107.01950
"The Maquas & Cayouges answer to Arnout the Interpreter, after he had . . .
1685/10/14
Mohawk Indians
. . . Delivered the Governour Message to them." The Indians reply that they are not interested in warring with English settlers, and that they will pacify the Senecas in this matter. The document also includes a memorandum of what the Governor of...
GLC03107.01951
"Proposition made by Anneride an Cayouges Sachim in the behalf of the . . .
1685/10/28
Cayuga Sachem
. . . 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
"Propositions made by Two Onnondages Sachims " [in Dutch and English]
1685/11/05
Onondaga Sachems 2
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
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