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"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

Answer to Major Pynchon's proposition

The Mahikander and River Indians thank the English for their friendship, and agree not to harbor or aid any of their enemies.

GLC03107.01867

Proposition and answer regarding the Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

Contains the signatures of Daniel Janse and Ackes.

GLC03107.01868

Proposition regarding the Mohawks and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01869

Proposition regarding the Mohawks & other Indians westward as far as the Senecas

The proposition guarantees English friendship and asks for the continuance of peace between them. W. Nicolls verified the document as a true copy. Robert Livingston signed and acknowledged that he serviced the proposal.

GLC03107.01870