1687/01/24

Wawyachtenokse Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Wawyachtenokse Indians proposition to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01971

1687/02/10

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Magistrates of Albany [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01972

1687/04/01

Van Heose, Jurian, et al., fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Jurian van H[oe]se, Symon Schermerhoorn, and William Hol[ts]e are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01973

1687/04/01

Cornelius Viele, Arnout, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Arnout Cornelius Viele and Cornelius van der Hoeve are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01974

1687/04/01

Harris, John, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that John Harris is bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that Harris has a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if he decides not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Harris signed with his mark.

GLC03107.01975

1687/04/01

Lokermans, Jacob, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Jacob Lokermans, Anthony Bratt, and Johannes Bratt are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01976

1687/04/01

Gystertse, Cornelius, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Cornelius Gystertse, Harpert Jacobse, and Gerrit Viele are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01977

1687/04/01

Claese, Cornelius, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Cornelius Claese and Andres Carstense are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Both Claese and Carstense signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01978

1687/04/01

Magregory, Patrik, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Patrik Magregory Abraham Shuyler, and Dirk van der Heyden are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01979

1687/04/01

Coeymans, Peter, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Peter Coeymans and Frederik Claese are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Both Coeymans and Claese signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01980

1687/04/01

Robertson, Bent, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Ben Robertson and Hendrik Willemse are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Both Robertson and Willemse signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01981

1687/05/23

Five Nations

Manuscript document

Title: Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan

[in Dutch]

GLC03107.01982

1687/05/23

Five Nations

Manuscript document

Title: Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan

The Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas give separate replies, ye they all relate to similar issues. Each group discusses their resolve to go to war with the Turchturicks, and their wariness of consorting with the Governor of Canada. They also thank Corlaer for guns, powder, and priests; and they also agree to apprehend any individuals found trading without the Governor's pass, and take them to Albany.

GLC03107.01983

1687/06/27

Cayuga Sachem

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the Cayouges Sachims to the Magistrates of Albany"

The Cayugas Sachems state that they have come to Corlaers house for counsel, and to refute the Oneida's accusation that they are responsible fo the mischief caused in Virginia. They relate their fears of the French in Canada, and ask for powder and protection for their women and children. In their response, the magistrates of Albany instruct the Cayugas to send their women, children, and elderly to Albany for protection. They also guarantee the Cayugas corn and powder, and offer their assistance in the event of an attack. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01984

1687/06/16

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Letter signed

Title: 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 from Dongan to the 5 Nations, dated 14 July 1687, at Schenechtady. In the proposition, Dongan assures the Indians that he has only corresponded with the Governor of Canada on their behalf, and also promises the 5 Nations any supplies or ammunitions they may need during their conflict with the French. He also warns them not to conclude a peace…

GLC03107.01985

1687/06/16

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Letter

Title: to the Governor of Canada re: [in Dutch]

Dutch translation of GLC03107.01.01985.

GLC03107.01986

1687/06/17

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition with answers [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01987

1687/06/28

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the Cayuga's propositions [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01988

1687/06/29

Cannadakte, fl. 1687

Manuscript document

Title: Account of affairs at Cadarachqui

The Onondaga captain relates that he saw the construction of a stone fort, the preparations for provisions, and a store of Indian shoes and ammunition at Cadarchqui in Canada

GLC03107.01989

1690/02/09

Manuscript document

Title: Massacre at Schenechtady [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01990

1687/07/02

Baron, Nathaniell, fl. 1687

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Lord Howard of Effingham re: attacks by the Senecas

Baron explains that the Senecas are stationed at the head of the James River, and have attacked some neighboring English and Indian settlements, where they plundered houses and carried off Indians. He then informs Lord Effingham that in order to secure the surrounding counties, the Council granted them commissions to build up their militias, which he hopes meets with the Lord's approval. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01991

1687/07/02

Jacobse, Ryer, fl. 1687

Autograph letter signed

Title: Report on the Senecas [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01992

1687/07/04

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.01993

1687/07/07

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Mohawk Sachems [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01994

1687/07/08

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Manuscript document

Title: 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