circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made by the Mohicans [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02113

1714/05/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of Alida Schuyler's house

Philip describes his unsuccessful attempts to sell Alida Schuyler's house, which is old and poorly kept. He also wishes his father the best of luck in obtaining his warrants and salary, but acknowledges that it will continue to be a most difficult endeavor. P.2 contains a copy of a letter from the Commissioners to the Governor, 13 May 1714, Albany. The letter discusses an upcoming meeting of all Indians at Onondaga, and that the Indians were warned not to inform a single white man of this event. The Commissioners fear a clandestine plot, and therefore send a spy to inform them of the…

GLC03107.02114

1714/09/25

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the propositions of Governor Hunter

The 5 Nations express their solidarity with the English, and their determination to maintain peace with them. They agree to try to make peace with the "flatheads" of Carolina, and to stop their young men from killing and stealing English cattle and crops. The 5 Nations also agree to give free passage to and trade with the "far nations" that may wander through their country. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02115

1714/09/23

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions to the 5 Nations

Governor Hunter speaks on behalf of the Queen of England, and invites the 5 Nations to renew their covenant chain of peace with the English. He informs the Indians that the English have made peace with the French, and expects that the 5 Nations will follow this example. According to the articles of this peace, however, it is forbidden for the Indians to allow any French men or priests to live among them. Hunter also asks the 5 Nations to cease conflict with all of the Queen's subjects, both Christian and Indian, and to give free passage to the "far nations" when they pass through the 5…

GLC03107.02116

1714/09/20

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions to Governor Hunter with an answer

The Sachems state that they have heard news of British plans to cut off the 5 Nations, and explain that they are inclined to believe this rumor due to the rapidly rising price of powder. Governor Hunter replies that the rumors are spread by their mutual enemies, and he will try to lower the price of powder.

GLC03107.02117

1715/08/27

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions to Governor Hunter with an answer

The Sachems resolve to end their war with the flatheads of Carolina, condole the death of Queen Anne, and request that the English sell goods at a more reasonable price. In his reply, Governor Hunter states that he will need time to think about the issues, and will have an answer at their next meeting.

GLC03107.02118

1715/08/28

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Alteration of the former propositions

The Sachems request that the part of their former proposition stating their resolve never to join the English in a war be blotted out and forgotten. They explain that the rising cost of goods caused them to initially make this statement, and they therefore request that the King lower the prices so that trade may be more successful.

GLC03107.02119

1715/08/29

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions to Governor Hunter with an answer

The Sachems explain that they have received word from the Far Nations that they desire to make peace with Governor Hunter and the 5 Nations, and also that they wish to travel and trade with freedom. Governor Hunter replies that the accepts the propositions of the Far Nations, and states that friends of the 5 Nations will be looked upon as friends of the English.

GLC03107.02120

1715/08/28

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the propositions of the 5 Nations

Governor Hunter begins by recalling the war against the French of Canada, and states the importance of upholding the "hatchet" of mutual defense between the English and the 5 Nations. In response to the Indians' complaints of the high price of goods and low value of furs, Hunter explains that the forces of supply and demand are responsible for determining these values. As a final issue, Hunter asks the 5 Nations to act upon the agreement of mutual defense and pursue the Flatheads of Carolina, who are accused of butchering English settlers without reason. Docketed on p.8.

GLC03107.02121

1715/08/31

The 5 Nations

Manuscript document

Title: Reply to the propositions of Governor Hunter

The 5 Nations correct Governor Hunter's account of the attacks commited by the Flatheads of Carolina, and explain that the English provoked them when they failed to lower the price of goods in return for the Flatheads' service in a war with another nation of Indians. However, the 5 Nations agree to pursue the Flatheads, so long as the English supply them with proper ammunition and conduct trade in a more favorable manner. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.02122

1717/05/30

Spotswood, Alexander, 1676-1740

Letter

Title: to Robert Hunter re: attacks made by the 5 Nations [excerpt]

The Governor of Virginia, Alexander Spotswood, writes to Governor Hunter to inform him that the 5 Nations have attacked a nation of Indians in an English fort as they prepared to make peace with Virginia. Docket notes that this is an excerpt of a letter.

GLC03107.02123

1717/06/16

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the 5 Nations [in Dutch]

Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.02124

1717/06/13

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: 5 Nations' mischief in Virginia

Robert writes that he sends this letter per Capt. Smith, the Agent of Virginia, who has informed him of the mischief wrought by the 5 Nations in that colony. He also notes that some pirates took Smith and held him in Sandy Hook for some time, and there is fear that ships sent from England will meet with a similar fate.

GLC03107.02125

1717/06/13

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Private conference between Governor Hunter and Sachems of the 5 Nations

In response to an inquiry, the 5 Nations note that the French have not built a fort in the Seneca's country, but have rather erected a trading post at that site. The Indians state that they are uneasy due to news that the French and English plan to cut off all Indians and populate the land with people from Europe. They also tell the Governor that they have received small pox from Maryland or Virginia, and demand that this intentional practice cease.

GLC03107.02126

1719-1721

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Account of Fatt Cattle sent to Albany"

Account records the cattle sold at Albany to the Burgers.

GLC03107.01318

1719/12/01

Snyder, Tounis, fl. 1719

Manuscript document signed

Title: Financial document with Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Tounis Snyder signed with his mark.

GLC03107.01319

1719/12/21

Manuscript document signed

Title: Financial document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01320

1719

Manuscript document

Title: "Lease of a house for one year" [fragment]

One page of a longer document outlining the terms of a lease between Robert Livingston and David Jamison.

GLC03107.01321

1720/01/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: tax assessment

Philip discusses what he expects of the new taxes, and mentions that Gert van der Bergh refused Robert Livingston's offer to settle a suit.

GLC03107.01322

1720/11

Sydenham, George, fl. 1696

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: reasons for nonpayment of debts

Sydenham explains that he is facing difficult financial times, and therefore will not be able to make an expected payment to Livingston. He sites such reasons as a poor harvest and the death of some livestock to explain the shortage of funds. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01323

1720/03/17

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a matter with the Secretary of States

Hunter assures Livingston that he will follow a matter in the board with the Secretary of States, which will bring Livingston satisfaction. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01324

1721/03/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French and Indians

Philip discusses the growing hostility between colonists, Indians, and the French Canadian government. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01325

1721

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Margaret Vetch

GLC03107.01326

1720/05

Van der Spiegel, Nicolaus, fl. 1720

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01327

1722/06/16

De Lancey, Barberie, fl. 1722

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01328