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April 24, 1677

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document

Title: Copy of Major Pynchon's proposal on the Mohican [Mahikander] [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01864

April 24, 1677

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding Mohican [Mahikander] Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01865

1677/04/24

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: "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 also acknowledges them as friends, and states that they may maintain this friendship by refusing to aid or harbor their enemies, and informing the English of any Indian designs against them.

GLC03107.01866

1677/04/24

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1677/06/04

Janse, Daniel, fl. 1677

Manuscript document signed

Title: Proposition and answer regarding the Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

Contains the signatures of Daniel Janse and Ackes.

GLC03107.01868

1677/06/30

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding the Mohawks and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01869

1677/06/30

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1677/07/21

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding the Onondaga Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01871

1677/07/21

Carachkondie, fl. 1677

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The document names 4 Sachems that responded to the proposition: Ca[r]achkondie (the speaker), Tanonauiaichta, Sienonkachi, and Oneyichkaron. In their answer, the Onondagas agree to peace and to commit no damage or injury against the settlers of Virginia and Maryland. Robert Livingston signed and certified the document as a true copy, that he translated, compared, and verified.

GLC03107.01872

1677/07/21

Carachkondie, fl. 1677

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01873

1677/07/21

Carachkondie, fl. 1677

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

Two copies of the document are attached. Both are signed by Robert Livingston, Secretary.

GLC03107.01874

1677/07/21

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

List 4 Sachems who responded to the proposition: Suer[y]se, Sarathtoa, Canathyndia, and Cannanthaere. In their answer, the Sachems agree to obey King Charles and to observe what was requested on Cornell Coursey's proposition. They also ask the English to forgive some Onondaga Indians who went out to fight the 5 Nations (allies of the English), as they were unaware of the current agreement. Robert Livingston, Secretary, signed the document as a true copy that he translated, compared, and revised.

GLC03107.01875

1677/08/06

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Mohawk Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The Mohawks agree to the terms of Cornell Coursey's proposition, and offer furs to help resolve difficulties. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01876

1677/08/22

Seneca people

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01877

1677/08/22

Seneca people

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The Sinnondowannes & Cayugas extend their gratitude to the Governor General and to the English for their willingness to forgive the past. They also offer beaver furs in order to resolve past conflicts.

GLC03107.01878

1678/12/04

Andros, Edmund, 1637-1714

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: instructions for collecting the excise

Governor Andros thanks Livingston for his letter regarding relations between Indians and settlers. He also gives Livingston instructions on how to collect the excise revenues. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01879